What Emergency Medical Equipment Should I Carry?

San Bernardino LAW on Medical Supplies/Equipment carry.?

• I am a licensed Healthcare provider, I am currently a caregiver but am also Certified under so many fields that for certain clients/patients I am required to carry in my EMI Response Bag. In my bag I carry required supplies depending on the patient, some patients may require special injections IM/ID during an emergency situation. I also carry, medicine (cancer medications at which could kill someone with ease if gotten into) Now, many stores now in days have this Policy where bags/backpacks are PROHIBITED from being in the store, and must be checked and left with someone in the front, sometimes if your lucky an underpaid teen security guard! I can not stress the danger of the medication or needles being stolen from the bag! If stolen I am sure you could understand the severity of it. My question is I have all certifications and licenses on my person at all times BUT I am still being asked to leave my supply bag at the front. Is there a law or penal code that states that medical supplies cannot be taken from a person while in a place of public area. I live/work in big bear. PLEASE post the PENAL CODE or Regulation so that I can log this for future use.

• Answer:

  You are responsible for the medical contents of the bag and should schedule your shopping when the medical supplies are secure and locked up. Ask the local police department about the laws and ordinances in your city or town. Ask your hospital or local supplier of the medical supplies as they should be aware of the law in transporting medical supplies.