Medical Alert Systems Parksville, British Columbia

Medical alert systems work by triggering a signal which will send out a signal to monitoring systems. The call can go out to family members, health professionals, as well as an emergency response team. The situation will be reviewed, as well as medical personnel can possibly be dispatched if needed.

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

Medical alert systems have a switch that can be pressed when assistance is needed. Pressing the switch will send a signal out to a 24-hour emergency contact station. An operator will answer the call while being able to view the individual’s health record as well as a list of emergency contacts. The help switch may be used by the person either on the wrist or as a necklace. The switches are generally water-proof to make sure that they can even be worn in the shower.

GPS technology (Global Positioning System) permits the operator to identify the specific location of the user. This gives added safety and security for the user who might be outside of the home when support is required.

Many systems even feature automatic fall detection. The button can detect a fall then turn on the emergency call.

In short:

• The customer presses the necklace or emergency fall button
• Info is transferred to the emergency call centre
• An operator will set up 2-way communication to see if assistance is needed
• Based on the need, an agent will contact a member of the family, health worker, or EMS