- Definition
- A supplier of a personal emergency response system (PERS), which is an electronic device that enables a patient to receive emergency assistance when needed. The PERS is one of two different methodologies of notification: (1) where the patient summons emergency assistance themselves directly through the device or (2) emergency assistance is summoned through secure activation by the caretaker/guardian, which sends the device location to emergency responders.
- Classification
- Emergency Response System Companies
- Section
- Non-Individual
- Notes
- Source: National Uniform Claim Committee, 2010 [7/1/2007: new, 7/1/2010: modified]