We respect the wishes of members of our community that do not wish to be enrolled in the ROC research clinical trials. If you do not want to participate in these research trials, you can request to “Opt-Out.” We offer two methods to opt-out. We offer a silicone bracelet with the words “Opt-out of ROC Research” engraved on it. You will have to wear this bracelet during the time these studies are being conducted beginning now – through the year 2010. You may also register with BlueCross/BlueShield for their Emergency Patient Information (EPI) program. This program provides a FREE wallet card that allows you to store emergency contact and medical information confidentially online, including your research preference and make it available to rescuers in emergencies.
Even if you opt out, there is no guarantee that under emergency circumstances the bracelet or card will be read by those providing care to you. You might still be enrolled in the study. In the unlikely event you are enrolled in these trials, after you have requested not to be enrolled; we will not use any of the information collected about you, such information will be destroyed.
Three Ways to get your Opt-Out of the ROC Research material.
Opt-Out wrist bands are available at presentations at scheduled community meetings. Click here to view the schedule.
Contact or visit the ARC office at (205) 996-6255 or via email: swstephens@uabmc.edu
Stop by the ROC research office and pick up an Opt-Out wrist band .Our office is located in University Hospital, Jefferson Towers N275.619 19th Street South, Birmingham Alabama. MapQuest Driving Directions
What is EPI? EPI is a free service provided by Blue Cross and Blue
Shield of Alabama. EPI allows you to store emergency
contact and medical information online and make it available to rescuers in
emergencies.
How can I make my EPI registration easier?
Completing the EPI Worksheet may help you collect all
your information prior to your registration. The worksheet includes a space for
each category of information that can be recorded in EPI.
Remember, you are not required to enter information in every category in order
to register for EPI and request your EPI Identification card.
How does EPI
work? EPI provides each participant with a unique
10-character Rescue Login which is displayed on their EPI
identification card. The information recorded in EPI
can be viewed by going to www.myepi.net, entering the Rescue Login in the space
provided, and clicking “Go.”
Can rescuers see my information
without knowing my Rescue Login?
No. Your information can only be accessed by entering your Rescue Login in the
space provided at www.myepi.net. That’s why it is important to keep your EPI identification card with you at all times.
Why is EPI
a free service? EPI is provided as a public service and there is no
charge for participation. EPI is available to all
Alabamians, regardless of insurance coverage. Residents of other states are
eligible to register for EPI if they are insured by
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.
Complete the information as
indicated and create your secure User ID and password
Enter information in each
category that applies to you.Be
sure to follow the instructions below specific to Opt-Out of ROC,
clicking “Save and Continue” at the bottom of each section
Print your EPI
summary and an EPI identification card for your
immediate use
Order a permanent EPI card
For those without computer access they can call 205.934.9532 and one of the AlabamaResuscitationCenter’s personnel with assist
then with the opt out procedure.
Click
here to download and print the worksheet.