Based on the severity of each emergency, Poetice has a plan for an appropriate response.

(a) If an individual becomes seriously ill, they will be taken to a local doctor to receive immediate and appropriate medical attention and medications. If they are a minor, their Group Leader and someone from our staff will accompany them to the clinic. If needed, their parents will be contacted. Their recovery will be carefully monitored by our staff.

(b) If there is an accident that requires a doctor, but is not life-threatening and does not have the potential to cause permanent damage, our in-country leadership will locate the Group Leader, contact parents or guardians (providing the injured is a minor), and provide safe but quick transportation to a local clinic.

(c) In the event that an accident occurs which is life-threatening or has the potential for permanent damage, emergency medical care will be secured and arrangements will be made if necessary, to transport the injured person to the United States as quickly as possible. The family will be contacted immediately to assist in guidance for an appropriate response.