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Alert Configuration

Alerts notify staff when attention is required. Configuration controls what triggers alerts and how they escalate.

Alert Types​

TypeTriggerAutomatic
Observation OverdueNo observation within interval + 50%Yes
Vital CriticalVital signs outside safe rangesYes
1:1 GapBreak in continuous observationYes
Patient Not DetectedAdmitted patient's wristband not detected for 3+ minYes
ElopementPatient leaves designated areaYes
Geofence ViolationPatient crosses boundaryYes
Battery LowWristband battery below 20%Yes
Battery CriticalWristband battery below 10%Yes
Device OfflineWristband, gateway, or hub not detected for 10+ minYes

Escalation Configuration​

Alerts escalate through levels until acknowledged. Configure escalation at the unit level.

Escalation Levels​

LevelDefault DelayTypical Recipient
1ImmediateAssigned staff
2+5 minutesCharge nurse
3+10 minutesUnit manager
4+15 minutesDirector/Admin on call

Customizing Escalation​

  1. Navigate to Management → Facility → Units → [Unit Name]
  2. Open Alert Settings
  3. Adjust delays for each level
  4. Configure recipient roles for each level
  5. Tap Save

Vital Sign Thresholds​

Critical vital alerts trigger when values fall outside the normal ranges.

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Vital sign thresholds use standard clinical ranges and are the same for every facility.

Push Notifications​

Staff receive push notifications for:

  • Alerts at their escalation level
  • Alerts for their assigned patients
  • Delegated alerts

Notifications are delivered on iOS, Android, and web, and can be managed per-device in the app settings. On web, enable notifications when prompted or from your profile.

Alert Priority​

Alerts have priority levels affecting notification behavior:

PriorityNotificationExamples
CriticalSound, vibration, persistentVital critical, 1:1 gap
HighSound, vibrationElopement, battery critical
MediumSoundObservation overdue, battery low, device offline
LowSilentInformational