Medical Alarm System Features
Medical alert companies offer a variety of medical alarm system features. The features of your medical alarm system are very important to successful use of the system and the ultimate safety and well being of the individuals who depend on it.
Features may include:
• Easy to read and illuminated alarm console display.
• Buttons with braille lettering.
• Power and alarm status LED indicators that indicate “power on” or “low battery” and also indicates if the alarm has been activated or not.
• Option to answer and disconnect regular phone calls using your transmitter via remote telephone answering capabilities.
Hands-free voice communication with monitoring company personnel via speaker on alarm console.
Remote “help” button that may be worn around the neck or on the wrist.
• Backup battery or power pack that will operate your medical alarm system in the event of a power outage.
Types of services available include:
Fall Monitoring
Fall monitoring involves use of a transmitter that is able to detect falls, unusual body movements, and/or unusually long periods of inactivity. In the event of a fall or a lengthy period of inactivity, the medical alarm system will automatically summon the alarm monitoring company. A user may also call for help manually via “help” button transmitter that is worn around the neck or on the wrist.
Check-In Calls
Check-in calls are an excellent feature of some medical alarm systems. A live operator will try to contact the customer via a telephone call at pre-determined times during the day. If contact cannot be made over a specified length time the customer’s designated contacts will be notified.
