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Types of medical alarm systems
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Keychain personal alarm
Wear medical alert jewelry such
as a keychain as a personal alarm so
that prompt medical treatment can be obtained. From the young to the
elderly, from the sick to the healthy, everyone at one time or another faces a
situation where their life literally depends on speedy action.
When it comes
to medical jewelry, there two types to chose from. The cheapest method is to
buy a pendant or locket that fits your medical chart inside and requires no
annual fees. With this system, vital medical information is safely and
confidentially stored inside the fire/crush/waterproof casing...and it's only
the size of a nickel. The other common method is to wear an emblem or piece of
jewelry that can alert medics of your condition and provides a number to call.
There are many services that you can chose from.
There are a wide range of styles. Perhaps you would
like to wear a tag that attaches to your watch or to give a young diabetic
child a medical alert charms for their bracelet? If you decide to go with the
service contract behind the bracelet/tag look for standard features like:
- 24-Hour Emergency Response Service - Supported by
on-site Registered Nurses, that relay your vital medical information to
emergency personnel.
- 24-Hour Member Services Contact Center - Make free,
unlimited updates to your file, order a new emblem, or ask a question at any
time. Someone who cares will always answer the call. Providing support for
our members 24/7, around the clock.
- Family Notification - To call your family contacts
and notifies them of your situation, so you won't be alone in an emergency.
- Medication Dosage Service - To stores your
medication dosages, which emergency medical personnel often need.
- Online Access and Updating - Make instant changes
to your personal record, including change of address, adding/discontinuing
medications, and new physician information.
- Information Storage - Store information such as the
brand, model, and deactivation instructions for medical devices and
implants.
- Advance Directives - You can also store your
state-recognized written Advance Directives and Do-Not-Resuscitate orders.
There is often an additional fee for this service.
- Privacy - All medical and personal information is
stored in a secure electronic health record database, and is never
distributed to unauthorized personnel or organizations.
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