3 steps to a Business Travel Emergency Plan

A graph recently published in Business Travel News shows a gap in travel management and employees emergency communication. For more information on the BTN graph, see http://nurseguardian.wordpress.com/2011/12/05/business-traveler-emergency/ The first article we wrote focused on employee emergencies in the workplace. We are reminding Business travelers to have their own emergency plan. Business Travel - make this part of your pre travel planning. Another article will cover the benefits of Travel Insurance, this article covers thee quick planning steps to protect you and your family. Leave a copy of everything you carry in your wallet with your emergency contact person. Everything. Insurance card included. No, you don't have to photocopy your money. Leave a copy of your passport, your flight information and your hotel contact information and a phone contact of a coworker you are traveling with. Make a copy of your medical prescriptions, including prescription # and name of prescribing physician. If medications get lost in your checked bag or something happens to them, you have a back up plan. note: before taking certain medications into overseas countries, check with the American Embassy about that countries medication laws. Some class C or controlled substances may or may not be allowed. Carry copy of your immunizations and your medical record with you when traveling. Ok, Maybe that is 4. Thanks for reading our blog. Safe travels, Nurse Guardian Good for you for Planning Smart!