Responding to each individual’s need for emergency assistance through the direct provision of service based on interviews and individual records.
Assisting an individual with the purchase, installation, maintenance, repair, and training in the operation of devices to facilitate an immediate twenty-four (24)-hour emergency assistance when threats to the individual’s health, safety, and well-being occur, or assuming these responsibilities directly when appropriate including:
- Twenty-four (24)-hour answering/paging service to contact on-call supervisor.
- Beepers.
- Intercoms.
- Med Alert bracelets.
- Lifeline systems.
- Fire/Safety devices: such as fire extinguishers and rope ladders, if appropriate.
- Telephone adaptive devices.
Individuals have access to the 24-hours Emergency Line anytime they have a medical issue, a psychiatric issue or a personal issue such as a law enforcement contact. The on-call supervisor could provide immediate counseling or arrange for an SLS instructor to come to the assistance of the individual during their emergency. Supports could include physical, emotional or if need be financial to meet the individual’s emergency needs.