International SOS Membership: What’s in it for you? International SOS and Control Risks
Agenda • International SOS membership: what’s in it for you? • Services available for you: - Pre-travel - During travel or assignment - In an emergency • Tips & Case Studies • Q&A, learn more about how your medical and security membership can assist you.
Helping you prepare before you go Medical recommendation, Security Advice, Travel support • When you call any 24/7 assistance centre, one of our experienced staff will take your details and understand how we can help: – Do you need vaccination before traveling? – Do you have to bring medicine with you? – You are flying to Istanbul for your weekend. Which districts to avoid in the city? – Your flight arrives at night in Algiers. Is it dangerous? Which taxi company should you use?
How can we help you ? Pre-Travel Whilst you are away In case of emergency Get prepared Ask for advise Call for help • Access medical and • In case of • If you have any routine security online emergency, call us or emergency medical country guides immediately and/or travel security concerns • For any medical or • Call for any medical • If you need to find a security support or security advice : medical service such as a vaccine, hotel where doctor, clinic or dentist to stay …. • If you need International SOS to arrange hospital • Sign up to medical admission and take care and security alerts of the medical expenses on behalf of your university or insurer
Be aware of your risk exposure before leaving…
What we can help you with ? common travel problems coups lost wallet extreme weather threats immigration & visas typhoid fever routine issues toothache flu doctor referral medical illness can I drink the water? vehicle accidents hotel referral travel-related infections directions lost wallet diarrhoea air quality airline delays civil unrest rural isolation can I use the local taxis? language and cultural barriers
If the unthinkable happens We monitor your condition and give advice We handle all logistics We evacuate you to a centre of medical excellence We evacuate you to a safe area We help with your family We keep you informed every step of the way We organise repatriation of mortal remains We coordinate payment of medical fees when approved
TIPS 8
Your membership card 1. Have always your International SOS card with you • Call us anytime, anywhere, at any of our assistance centres around the world.
Your International SOS Assistance App 2. Download your Assistance App on your smartphone • One click access to the nearest assistance centre • Possibility to send your position to AUP • Download now: app.internationalsos.com Available on:
Medical & Security Guides 3. Read our medical and security country online guides • Go to www.internationalsos.com Enter your membership number 15ACMA630405
Travel Risk Awareness eLearning 4. Complete your dedicated eLearning • Understand the principals of personal security and travel health, • Identify key threats associated with a stay abroad, • Understand how to use practical tools and advice to protect your personal security and health while abroad, • Define available International SOS membership services and understand how to use them
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