Medical Alert Systems Salmon Arm, British Columbia

Medical alert systems work by setting off a signal which can send out a signal to monitoring devices. 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 workers can possibly be sent if needed.

There are some medical alert systems that feature wireless voice, data, and also GPS systems. This permits monitoring in real-time, location tracking, and also provide quick emergency services when needed.

Medical alert systems have a button that can be pressed when aid is needed. Pushing the button will send a signal out to a 24-hour emergency contact centre. An operator will answer the call while having the ability to view the user’s health history and a directory of emergency contacts. The help switch may be put on by the user either on the wrist or as a necklace. The switches are normally water-proof so that they can even be worn in the shower.

GPS advances (Global Positioning System) allows the agent to locate the location of the individual. This gives added safety for the user who may be out of the home when support is required.

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

In short:

• The customer presses the pendant or emergency fall button
• Details is transmitted to the emergency call station
• An operator will set up 2-way communication to see if support is required
• Based on the concern, an operator will call a member of the family, health worker, or emergency medical services