Medical Alert Systems Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan

Medical alert systems work by setting off an alert which can send out a signal to monitoring devices. The call can go to family members, health professionals, as well as an emergency response team. The situation will be assessed, and also medical workers can be sent if needed.

There are some medical alert systems that incorporate wireless voice, data, and also GPS solutions. This enables monitoring in real-time, location positioning, as well as provide fast emergency services when needed.

Medical alert systems have a button that can be pressed when assistance is required. Pushing the button will send an alarm out to a 24-hour emergency contact centre. An agent will respond to the call while being able to observe the person’s health record and a directory of emergency contacts. The help switch may be used by the person either on the wrist or as a necklace. The buttons are normally water resistant so that they can also be worn in the shower.

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

Many systems even come with automated fall detection. The switch can detect a fall and then turn on the emergency call.

In short:

• The individual presses the pendant or emergency fall button
• Details is transmitted to the emergency call centre
• An agent will set up 2-way communication to see if assistance is required
• Depending on the concern, an operator will call a family member, health worker, or emergency service