Medical Alert Systems Greater Sudbury, Ontario

Medical alert systems function by triggering an alert which will send a signal to monitoring devices. The call can go to family, caregivers, as well as an emergency response team. The situation will be reviewed, and also medical workers can be sent 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 positioning, and provide fast emergency support services when needed.

Medical alert systems have a switch that can be pressed when assistance is needed. Pressing the switch will send out a signal out to a 24-hour emergency contact centre. An agent will answer the call while being able to watch the individual’s medical history and also a directory of emergency contacts. The help switch may be worn by the individual either on the wrist or as a pendant. The buttons are normally water-proof to make sure that they can also be worn in the shower.

GPS advances (Global Positioning System) allows the agent to locate the specific location of the user. This offers added security for the customer who may be out of the house when support is required.

Some systems even feature automated fall detection. The button can identify a fall and activate the emergency call.

In short:

• The individual pushes the pendant or emergency fall button
• Relevant information is transmitted to the emergency call station
• An agent will establish 2-way communication to see if assistance is needed
• Based on the need, an operator will get in touch with a relative, health worker, or EMS