The Family Medical Readiness Guide
A practical, evidence-based plan to protect your household: what to have, where to stage it, and how to practice using it as a family. Built around evidence-based prehospital standards and the MARCH framework for prioritized trauma care.
- The Three-Location Rule: staged capability at home, in every vehicle, and on your person
- The 20-minute quarterly family drill, with age-appropriate skills for children
- Special considerations for seniors, special needs households, and pets
- Two printable quick-reference cards for the fridge and the glovebox
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Field-Proven Household Staging
Three-location trauma staging across home, vehicle, and travel environments.
Home & Vehicle Staging
Dedicated household trauma stations and vehicle glovebox quick-access bleeding control kits.
Travel & Outdoor Protection
Durable, water-resistant trauma packs for family road trips, camping, sports, and severe weather.
Quarterly Family Drills
20-minute quarterly practice routines with age-appropriate roles and skills for children 5 and up.
What's Inside
Eight sections that turn a purchased kit into a household readiness system.
Why Readiness Is a Duty of Care
Emergencies are rare; being ready for one is an act of care — like a smoke detector or a car seat.
The MED-TAC Preparedness Framework
Recognize, Stop the Bleed, Stabilize, Transition — translated into household scenarios.
The Readiness Audit
Room-by-room and vehicle walkthrough checklist with the Three-Location Rule.
The Three-Tier Family Standard
Personal carry, family vehicle, and home readiness station — matched to real family profiles.
Skills Every Household Should Practice
The 20-minute quarterly drill and age-banded skills for children 5 and up.
Special Considerations
Seniors on blood thinners, special needs households, pets, and HSA/FSA eligibility.
This guide provides general educational information and does not constitute medical advice. Always call 911 for serious injuries. A companion to the MED-TAC Trauma Brief — this guide covers household planning; the Trauma Brief covers trauma technique in depth.