Medical Alert Systems Barrie, Ontario

Medical alert systems function by triggering an alert which can send a signal to monitoring devices. The call can go out to family, health professionals, and also an emergency response base. The situation will be reviewed, as well as medical workers can be dispatched if needed.

There are some medical alert systems that feature wireless voice, data, as well as GPS equipment. This allows for monitoring in real-time, location tracking, and also provide fast emergency support services when required.

Medical alert systems have a switch that can be pushed when help is needed. Pushing the button will send an alarm out to a 24-hour emergency contact centre. An operator will respond to the phone call while being able to watch the person’s health history and also a list of emergency contacts. The help switch may be worn by the individual either on the wrist or as a necklace. The buttons are usually waterproof to make sure that they can also be worn in the shower.

GPS advances (Global Positioning System) allows the operator to find the location of the individual. This provides added safety and security for the customer who may be away from the home when support is needed.

Some systems also include automatic fall detection. The switch can detect a fall then activate the emergency call.

In brief:

• The customer presses the pendant or emergency fall button
• Details is transferred to the emergency call station
• An agent will set up 2-way communication to see if help is required
• Based on the need, an operator will contact a relative, health worker, or emergency medical services