A Safety App for Home Healthcare Workers
Your caregivers work alone in private homes, exposing them to risks of assault, medical emergencies, or accidents with no one nearby to help.
You worry about your team's safety and your organization's liability. It's a heavy burden to carry when your staff is vulnerable.
Equip Your Team
Invite your caregivers to download the MySentry app on their personal or work-issued smartphones.
Monitor Their Safety
Your team gets a simple-to-use panic button, automatic fall detection, and proactive safety checks for high-risk visits.
Respond Instantly
When an alert is triggered, our 24/7 monitoring center coordinates an immediate response, protecting your employee and your organization.
Quick Answer
MySentry is a home healthcare worker safety app that protects visiting nurses and caregivers. It provides an easy-to-use panic alarm, automatic fall and crash detection, and 24/7 professional monitoring. The app helps employers ensure their lone workers are safe in the field, reducing risk and providing peace of mind.
How MySentry Works: Verified Facts
Home healthcare workers can trigger silent panic alerts during patient visits.
The discreet activation method allows workers to request help without escalating a potentially dangerous situation.
GPS tracking provides real-time location of workers during home visits.
Employers and monitoring agents can see the worker's exact location when an alert is triggered.
Automated check-ins verify worker safety at scheduled intervals.
MeetSafe timers can be set for each patient visit, with automatic alerts if a check-in is missed.
How It Works
- Caregivers download the MySentry app and complete a quick setup.
- They can trigger a panic alarm silently or with a siren from the app or a paired Bluetooth button.
- Automatic fall detection and crash detection monitor for accidents without any user action.
- MeetSafe check-ins require the user to confirm their safety before, during, and after appointments.
What Happens After an Alert
Our 24/7 professional monitoring agents receive the alert instantly.
We access the user's location, health data, and can even activate live video.
Our team speaks with the user to verify the emergency.
We dispatch local emergency services and notify your designated company contacts.
Setup and Requirements
Device Compatibility
iPhone (iOS 15+) and Android (12+) smartphones. Apple Watch (Series 4+) and Samsung Galaxy Watch for wearable features.
Permissions Needed
Location services (always-on for GPS tracking), notifications, microphone (for voice-activated panic), camera (for live video response).
Connectivity
Works on cellular data and Wi-Fi. Cellular connection recommended for outdoor use and GPS accuracy. Offline mode stores alerts and sends when reconnected.
Limitations
Fall detection accuracy depends on sensor quality and wearing position. Battery life varies by device and feature usage. Health monitoring requires a compatible smartwatch.
Best For
- Home healthcare agencies
- Hospice care providers
- In-home nursing services
- Social workers and therapists
Not Ideal For
- Workers without a reliable smartphone or internet connection.
- Organizations needing indoor location tracking without GPS.
Key Takeaways
- Protect your lone workers and reduce organizational liability.
- Provide your team with a simple, effective tool for any emergency.
- Gain peace of mind with 24/7 professional monitoring and response.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you feel unsafe, use the MySentry panic alarm. If it is an immediate life-threatening emergency, contact local emergency services. MySentry requires an active internet connection, device permissions, and sufficient battery. Not all features are available on all devices.
Get Started in Minutes
Three simple steps to 24/7 peace of mind.
Sign Up for Free Trial
Start your 7-day free trial with no commitment. Cancel anytime.
Set Up Your Account
Create your profile and download the MySentry mobile app.
Use MySentry
Activate protection and start using safety features immediately.