Medical Alert Systems Fort St John, British Columbia

Medical alert systems work by triggering an alarm which can send a signal to monitoring systems. The call can go out to family members, health professionals, and also an emergency response services. The situation will be assessed, and also medical workers can possibly be dispatched if needed.

There are some medical alert systems that incorporate wireless voice, data, and GPS technology. This permits monitoring in real-time, location tracking, and also provide quick emergency services when needed.

Medical alert systems have a switch that can be pushed when help is required. Pressing the switch will send an alarm out to a 24-hour emergency contact station. An agent will respond to the phone call while being able to observe the individual’s medical history and also a directory of emergency contacts. The help button can be used by the individual either on the wrist or as a necklace. The buttons are typically waterproof so that they can also be worn in the shower.

GPS advances (Global Positioning System) permits the agent to identify the locality of the user. This gives added security for the user who might be out of the house when support is required.

Many systems also feature automatic fall detection. The button can identify a fall then activate the emergency call.

Simply put:

• The customer pushes the pendant or emergency fall button
• Information is transferred to the emergency call station
• An agent will establish 2-way communication to see if assistance is required
• Based on the concern, an operator will get in touch with a family member, health worker, or EMS