Medical Alert Systems Boissevain, Manitoba

Medical alert systems function by triggering an alert which can send a signal to monitoring systems. The call can go out to family members, health professionals, as well as an emergency response base. The situation will be examined, and medical team members can be sent if needed.

There are some medical alert systems that include wireless voice, data, and GPS equipment. This allows for monitoring in real-time, location tracking, and provide fast emergency services when needed.

Medical alert systems have a button that can be pushed when help is needed. Pressing the button will send out a signal out to a 24-hour emergency contact centre. An agent will respond to the phone call while having the ability to observe the user’s health record and a list of emergency contacts. The help button can be used by the individual either on the wrist or as a pendant. The buttons are usually waterproof to make sure that they can even be worn in the shower.

GPS advances (Global Positioning System) permits the operator to locate the location of the individual. This provides added safety and security for the individual who may be away from the home when help is required.

Many systems also include automated fall detection. The switch can detect a fall and then activate the emergency call.

Simply put:

• The user presses the pendant or emergency fall button
• Relevant information is sent to the emergency call centre
• An operator will set up 2-way communication to see if help is required
• Based on the concern, an agent will contact a member of the family, health worker, or EMS