Medical Alert Systems Portage la Prairie, Manitoba

Medical alert systems work by activating a signal which can send a signal to monitoring systems. The call can go out to family members, health professionals, and an emergency response base. The situation will be examined, and also medical workers can possibly be dispatched if required.

There are some medical alert systems that include wireless voice, data, as well as GPS equipment. This enables monitoring in real-time, location tracking, as well as provide fast emergency services when required.

Medical alert systems have a switch that can be pressed when aid is needed. Pressing the switch will send out an alert out to a 24-hour emergency call centre. An operator will respond to the call while having the ability to watch the person’s medical record and a list of emergency contacts. The help switch may be used by the person either on the wrist or as a pendant. The switches are typically waterproof so that they can also be used in the shower.

GPS technology (Global Positioning System) allows the operator to locate the specific location of the individual. This provides added safety for the customer who may be outside of the house when help is required.

Many systems even include automatic fall detection. The button can identify a fall and activate the emergency call.

In short:

• The user presses the pendant or emergency fall button
• Info is transmitted to the emergency call station
• An agent will set up 2-way communication to see if help is needed
• Based on the need, an operator will call a family member, health worker, or emergency service