The Potentially Catastrophic Consequences of Unattended Alarms

02.12.24 01:06 PM By Jon

Why BlueSky is the Future of Healthcare Safety



In UK hospitals, where the stakes for safety and operational continuity are incredibly high, Building Management Systems (BMS) play a critical role in raising alarms for various situations—from minor issues to life-threatening events like power failures in critical care units. Unfortunately, traditional manual alarm management processes can result in delays, increasing the risk of catastrophic consequences.


Enter BlueSkyMessaging, an advanced digital alarm management solution designed to enhance safety and efficiency. BlueSky automates the dispatching of alarms, ensuring critical alerts are delivered to the right personnel on devices such as smartphones, DECT handsets, and even specialised healthcare tools. By eliminating manual processes, the system reduces response times and provides dynamic incident information, improving outcomes for staff and patients alike.


BlueSky's comprehensive modules extend beyond alarms, offering solutions for incident management (IncidentTraxx), route tracking for security and porters (RouteTraxx), and even cutting-edge patient safety technology, such as fall detection via 4D radar sensors. These features, combined with robust audit trails and compliance tools, make BlueSky an indispensable part of modern healthcare infrastructure.

To discover how BlueSky can transform alarm management and elevate operational safety in your facility, contact ICON today.

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