Wearable Panic Button System Designed for All Healthcare Settings
Two Alert Levels. Two Buttons.
The Right Response at the Right Time.
Not every unsafe situation begins as a full emergency. Pinpoint’s system supports two distinct alert levels, allowing staff to request help before situations escalate.
De-Escalation Button
The de-escalation Alert is used when a situation feels uncomfortable or begins to escalate, but before it becomes an emergency. Staff may recognize early warning signs such as agitation, pacing, clenched fists, raised voices, sweating, or muttering under breath.
COMMON SCENARIOS:
- Patient becoming verbally aggressive
- Family member refusing to comply
- Behavioral health patient showing agitation
By activating the De-Escalation button, staff can discreetly request local support within their unit, allowing nearby team members or security to respond early. This early, unit-level intervention often prevents situations from escalating into violence, improving safety for both staff and patients.
Panic Button
The Panic Alert is used when there is an immediate threat or danger.
EXAMPLES INCLUDE
- Physical assault
- Weapon presence
- A staff member being trapped or unable to disengage
This alert triggers a high-priority response that demands immediate action from security and emergency responders.
Simple to Use, Simple to Install
Trigger via Wearable ID Badge
Pinpoint offers two wearable options for triggering an alert: a Wearable ID Badge or a Perpetual Pit. Both options activate the same Pinpoint system and follow the same alerting logic. Neither option requires programming or individual assignment. They work in any facility equipped with Pinpoint and can be passed between staff without administrative setup. Both triggering options are wearable and designed for all-day use. Staff can choose the option that best fits their role or preference.
Pinpoint Room-Level Location Awareness
Tamper-resistant and ligature-resistant receivers are installed throughout the hospital, including patient rooms, hallways, treatment areas, and common spaces, to precisely pinpoint staff location when help is needed.
When a panic button is pressed:
- The system determines the staff member’s location in real time
- Location accuracy is provided at the room or zone level
- Responders immediately know exactly where to go
This level of precision is critical in hospital environments, where “third floor” or “east wing” is not enough. Seconds matter, and responders need exact location information to act quickly and effectively.
Receive via a Ceiling Mounted Device in Each Room
True room-level accuracy you can rely on.
Pinpoint uses supervised, hardwired infrared receivers installed throughout the facility, wherever you want coverage. This includes patient rooms, hallways, treatment areas, and common spaces. Because the system is hardwired and supervised, receiver status is continuously monitored. Connectivity issues or device failures are identified immediately, not during an emergency. When a button is pressed, the system determines the exact pinpointed room location at that moment, delivering consistent reliability and accuracy without dead zones or wireless interference.
Alerts Sent to Your Team 5 Ways
When a staff member triggers an alert, the system immediately notifies designated responders simultaneously across multiple channels. Organizations determine who is alerted and how alerts are delivered, ensuring the right people are notified without delay:
Location Accuracy Without Invasive Staff Tracking
One of the most important aspects of Pinpoint’s system is privacy. The system does not continuously track staff:
Location is only captured when a button is pressed
No movement monitoring
No productivity tracking
No “big brother” surveillance
This design is intentional. Staff adoption depends on trust, and hospitals consistently see higher acceptance when staff understand the system exists solely for their protection.
Where the Pinpoint System Is Most Valuable
Hospitals deploy Pinpoint’s panic button system across a wide range of departments and care settings, including:
The system scales easily from single departments to entire hospital campuses.