Does your company require your employees to go into the field to check on the safety and well being of senior citizens? How do you communicate with them to ensure their safety? One company says that, perhaps, a cell phone is not the best option.
SecuraTrac, a provider of mobile health and safety solutions focused on senior safety, employee well being and the healthcare industry, has announced its next generation mPERS mobile emergency pendant, the MobileDefender Model S (MD-S). The device uses location technologies and accelerometers to detect when someone has fallen and call for help. In the event a worker is unable to move or reach a phone, the Model S triggers automatically, calling emergency responders.
To improve battery lifespan, the MD-S was designed with a new Wake-on SOS feature. This feature gives this small, mobile PERS device the ability to last over 30 days on a single charge because the device is off until the SOS button is activated. This preserves the battery while enabling the device to turn-on, locate, transmit its location, and make the emergency phone call after the SOS is activated.
“There is no other product in the mPERS space capable of preserving battery life with a sleep mode like the MD-S,” said Chris Holbert, CEO, SecuraTrac.
The device also offers a built-in Fall Advisory capability. Because the MD-S can detect horizontal and vertical movement, if an employee falls on the job or is knocked over, they do not have to initiate a call for help. Using existing SecuraTrac cloud-based location technology, the new MD-S adds the ability for Central Stations to respond to potential accidents.
“This plus all of the other great features in one small package is a game changer. Not only can companies rest assured that they know where their human assets at are in the field at all times, companies and employees can feel empowered about safety,” said Holbert. “Even if an accident occurs the MD-S can be relied on to create an alert that help may be needed without any action taken by the employee, it could be life-saving.”
The MobileDefender Model S has been created to provide safety to those companies that have employees who work in the field. This allows for more productivity and a sense of calm that in the event of an emergency, employees can simply use the device to call for assistance.
Edited by
Ken Briodagh
