In this post we share the items to keep in a pre-packed bag that someone can grab on your behalf in the event of hospitalization.
In another post we explored preparing a medical plan & document kit ahead of one’s travels. A natural extension of this is to prepare a kit of clothing, documents and other creature-comfort items in case of a hospitalization. Corral the items listed below in a single bag that can be easily located by a support person. This allow you to focus on your treatment and recovery instead of trying to instruct someone about where to find item x,y,z.
Items for a Hospital Kit
- Preparing a Medical Plan & Document Kit Ahead of Your Travels
- List of allergies (drugs, food etc.)
- List of medications + doses + schedule
- List of vitamins
- List of dietary requirements
- List of dependents and their needs (children, animals — feeding time is 6AM, 1PM, 7PM etc.)
- List of loved ones to call in case of an emergency
- Petty cash + change
- Folder to keep hospital documents + pen
- Extra long phone charger + external battery pack
- Non-perishable snacks + reusable water bottle
- Face mask + hand sanitizer + alcohol wipes + baby wipes + lotion
- Toiletry kit with travel size toiletries
- Headphones + ear plugs
- Change of cozy clothes + socks + shower sandals