Vitals Monitoring Program

The Vitals System monitors:

• Blood Pressure and Heart Rate - We use the A&D Medical 767PC, one of the best validated blood pressure monitors available. Blood pressure monitoring is most often used with patients who have congestive heart failure and hypertension.
• Weight - There are a number of different models used that connect directly to our telemonitoring unit. Scales are most effective in controlling obesity in diabetes patients and for detecting early warning signs of CHF as well as hypertension.
• Blood Glucose - Our Vitals system is compatible with 90 percent of the glucometers on the market today. So patients don't need to switch glucometers to participate in the telehealth program.
• Oxygen Saturation - Worn on the fingertip of the pointer (index) finger, the pulse oximeter device determines the level of oxygen in the blood.

How it works:

An Alert Response installer will install a convenient, easy-to-use modem in the client's home. The modem plugs into a telephone jack.

Our Care Center's team of clinicians and representatives observes the vitals and determines if they are in line with expectations. If our system determines that they are out of line, we contact the client to ensure that they are OK and then contact clinical professionals to triage the client, helping them avoid hospitalization. Our active monitoring ensures that clients get the help that they need.

If we do not receive vital signs within a specific time frame and according to the cilent's Care Plan, we call the client and give them a friendly reminder to take their vitals. We then follow up as necessary with caregivers or health care professionals.