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Old 10-01-2011, 07:45 AM   #9
Sundae
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Within these kits is a needle, alcohol wipe, turnaquet, sterile water and cooker.
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So I have an idea to deal with the ER visits which may sound cold hearted.
When they show up give them a bottle of hydrogen peroxide, some swabs, gauze, medical tape and send them on their merry way.
Of course. Because it's far cheaper for a trained nurse in ER to hand out items after the medical problems start, than for a volunteer to hand them out to prevent them from happening in the first place.

I'm not saying I am pro the situation in your city. But I think it makes more sense at present than your proposal.
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