Medical Alert Systems Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

Medical alert systems function by triggering an alarm which will send out a signal to monitoring devices. The call can go out to family members, caregivers, and an emergency response services. The situation will be reviewed, as well as medical team members can possibly be dispatched if needed.

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

Medical alert systems have a button that can be pressed when aid is needed. Pushing the switch will send out a signal out to a 24-hour emergency call station. An agent will respond to the call while being able to watch the user’s medical history as well as an index of emergency contacts. The help switch may be worn by the individual either on the wrist or as a necklace. The buttons are normally waterproof to ensure that they can even be worn in the shower.

GPS technology (Global Positioning System) allows the operator to find the locality of the user. This provides added safety for the user who might be away from the home when support is needed.

Some systems also come with automated fall detection. The button can identify a fall and turn on the emergency call.

In short:

• The user presses the pendant or emergency fall button
• Details is sent to the emergency call centre
• An agent will set up 2-way communication to see if assistance is required
• Based on the concern, an agent will contact a family member, caregiver, or EMS