A Rapid Emergency Response System (RERS) is an automated emergency notification system that automatically notifies police, fire, and other authorities of the presence of a potential emergency. These systems work in a similar way to a universal fire pull station, providing seconds of redundant notification to building occupants. They provide two-way communications between building occupants and emergency responders, and can be customized for each building. Depending on the facility, the RERS system can be configured to send voice calls, text messages, and email alerts.
The rapid emergency response system can be customized to meet the unique needs of each location. It is an integrated indoor/outdoor notification system that begins with strategically placed devices placed throughout the campus facility. These portable devices can be worn by key school staff. The RERS can also be used in conjunction with an emergency management plan. The system's advanced features include video camera integration and controlled access integration. The BluePoint RERS can alert first responders and allow staff to initiate lockdown practices, which are important in a variety of situations.
The BluePoint RERS team receives 10 to 20 calls a month. Since it went live in 2006, it has experienced steady growth in calls while fewer patients receive code blue alerts. The code blue alert is issued when a patient stops breathing or is exhibiting other symptoms. After just one year, the RERS team had reduced its number of code blue calls by 38 percent. Last month, there were no such code calls.
The BluePoint RERS provides the fastest possible response to a medical emergency, while triggering appropriate emergency management protocols. Unlike traditional radio and phone systems, BluePoint RERS can transmit information from any location in a building or its surroundings. A rapid emergency response can save lives and save the property of the building, while minimizing the impact on the environment. The RERS delivers essential communications and situational awareness tools to responders, through an easy-to-use interface. The BluePoint RERS allows for two-way communication through voice and video notifications, as well as computer and smartphone-based alerts.
While RERS teams can be called out at any time, they are typically used in hospital settings. In the UK, a Rapid Emergency Response System team can alert first responders to a patient's location, while a regular team can coordinate with the emergency management team. A RERS is different from a standard cardiac arrest team, which is designed to respond quickly to a patient's cardiac arrest in a hospital. A rapid response team, however, can be more effective than the standard version of the first-responder team.
RERS has various advantages for hospitals. It can alert emergency responders with a pre-determined call-out criteria. The team can be activated by anyone on the premises. In addition to the RERS, the hospital's management will also be able to implement a lockdown procedure if the situation requires it. It will include a call-out team for all staff members. Its primary role is to alert emergency responders.
In Australia, medical emergency teams were introduced in the 1990s. These teams consisted of critical care residents and medical registrars and could be activated by any member of staff. The team expanded the role of a cardiac arrest team. It generally used call-out criteria based on the patient's physiological values and the level of concern by staff. In the UK, a critical care outreach team was established, which consisted of nurses and doctors who were tasked with responding to an emergency.
The RERS is a highly advanced and proprietary system that helps emergency responders respond to any type of emergency. The RERS can also provide comprehensive support services, including video camera and controlled access integration. Its patented Rapid Emergency Response System can help prevent disasters and save lives. Its RERS has a variety of features, including a user-friendly interface. It can provide information and pictures to people on the frontlines, and it can be easily implemented in many buildings.
The RERS is a valuable tool for hospitals to quickly respond to emergencies. It allows healthcare professionals to respond immediately to emergencies, and it is crucial that the system be used properly. In fact, most RERS devices can be installed within the hospital, and the RERS will be activated when it detects a medical emergency. In other cases, the RERS will be activated after a few minutes of activation. Its primary role is to alert the staff of a patient's condition.