INS LifeGuard
Our products are designed to offer a wide range of solutions to meet your needs, from easy to install domestic units to fully integrated telecare and telehealth systems for villages and housing organizations.
Below are some questions we are often asked.
All calls are answered by qualified nurses and other healthcare professionals at INS LifeGuard. This is exclusive to INS. We exceed Australian Standards for medical monitoring … indeed we work under the higher standards required and expected of us as registered health care providers.
In an emergency, we’ll follow the village protocols (for village residents), and summon Emergency Services (police, fire brigade, or ambulance) depending on the situation. With your permission, we’ll call the nominated Emergency contacts provided on your Client Information Form, and/or the Village Manager, if you’re a village resident.
Upon installation by INS CareCall, our technician will carefully explain how the device works. If self-installed, INS CareCall will include supporting documentation in the Welcome Pack to assist you throughout the installation process. Every client receives a User Guide which outlines the functionality of the device. Should you require further assistance at any time, simply press the HELP button (either on your wrist or pendant transmitter, or on the device itself) and you’ll be connected to our nurses who can answer any questions you may have. Alternatively, you can call us on 1300 599 532 at any time.
We encourage you to test your system just to ensure that everything is working fine. We recommend this be done at least monthly. Testing involves simply pressing the HELP button (preferably on your wrist or pendant transmitter). When the nurse answers, just advise them that you are testing. If at any time you feel there may be a problem with your system, simply call 1300 599 532 and speak to our friendly nurses for assistance.
If you are in another room, the alarm should still work. On installation, our technicians perform a range test to ensure the system works from every room. If self-installed, INS recommends you test the system by following the instructions included in the Welcome Pack. This will help you to identify any potential limitations. We recommend regular testing as coverage can change over time.
All transmitters are manufactured to comply with Australian Standards AS 4607. This includes a range of up to 50 metres in open space (depending on the type of transmitter). The actual range of the pendant should be tested in the home to confirm coverage area. Please note that range is subject to a number of factors including the type of building materials used in your home and environmental factors. We can also supply options to extend the transmitter range to larger areas around homes.
INS does not perform any testing of the transmitter outside the home. As such, we cannot guarantee they will work outside and recommend they be used inside the home only. However, we do offer range extenders that can boost the coverage, and mobile alarm systems that can be used outside or when you’re away from home.
Yes! The standard pendant or wrist transmitter is water resistant.
No. The pendant has been tested in accordance with AS/NZS 61000.6.3 standard 2008 for EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility) and has been certified as compliant.
We recommend a security key holder be installed. Our TeleHealth Nurse will provide the code to emergency personnel if they are called. If you don’t have a security key holder, one of your nominated contacts should have a key to your home and live close enough to meet emergency services at your door in an emergency.
Our units have a battery back-up that will operate the unit in the event of a power outage. When the power is restored, the battery automatically recharges and is then ready for any additional power outages. INS CareCall recommends you keep the unit plugged in at all times to ensure the battery is always fully charged. That way, if there is a power outage, the battery will last for up to 38 hours.
Just press your HELP button – our call centre is staffed by qualified nurses and other healthcare professionals 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
You can press the cancel button on the device.
Should you not cancel the alarm in time, it will send the alarm and a nurse at INS LifeGuard will respond. Simply advise the nurse that it was activated accidentally and that no assistance is required. This can then be treated as a test alarm, thus confirming that your device and pendant are working correctly.
Our units are quite easy to install, and full instructions are provided, so you can save money by installing it yourself. If you prefer, we can send a technician to install the unit.
INS CareCall recommends not moving your device, as diagnostic tests were performed during installation to ensure the best network connectivity in its present location. If you must move your device, we ask that afterwards you perform a test from your wrist or pendant transmitter to ensure the alarms are still received by our call centre. Please advise the nurse you have moved the unit and are testing it.
We can transfer your system to your new address. Just give us as much notice as possible so we can update your file with the new information. Then simply connect the system at the new address, and press the HELP button to test the unit. Our nurses will respond and confirm that everything is working properly.
Our Emergency Response Centres are located in New South Wales, Australia, operate 24/7, including all public holidays – so we are always available when you need assistance.
There is a one-off establishment fee to install your INS equipment and establish the monitoring service, but it can be reduced if you’re able to self-install (it’s easy and we provide instructions). An ongoing monitoring fee provides 24/7 access to the experienced TeleHealth Nurses in our Emergency Response Centre, as well as our chat line / medical info line. Various plans are available – you can pay quarterly, half-yearly or yearly. Please call 1300 599 532 for more information – our operators would be happy to discuss the fees with you.
There are no hidden costs, no long-term contracts, and you may discontinue the service at any time. And unlike other providers, once you are with INS, all calls made to INS LifeGuard from the alarm system are free!
Yes. Credit card payments can easily be set up when your service is started.
No. In fact, our newest alarm systems do not use any telephone line. They work via a SIM card over the mobile network.
INS has developed a diagram that outlines the entire process, including how we comply with Australian Standard AS4607, which governs Personal Response Systems. You can view or download this diagram by clicking the link below.
INS has an innovative, secure web portal that allows you to update your residents’ details (with their permission), as well as run reports, broadcast information, and much more. It also allows you to provide TeleHealth services to your residents. To request access to this portal, simply call 1300 599 532.
Please contact INS CareCall prior to moving the device. INS CareCall must be advised of both the old and new address so we can update the information in our system to ensure everything works properly.
All IPD devices are pre-programmed to an individual unit, villa or apartment with a specific ID code, and they cannot be moved to another residence without first informing INS CareCall.
Depending on your location, the replacement device will be posted via either Australia Post or a contracted courier. The standard time frame is 14 business days from your initial request. Please Note: Once dispatched, INS CareCall does not have any control over these delivery services. If you do not receive your order within this time frame, please contact INS CareCall on 1300 599 532 and a customer service officer will investigate and get back to you.
It depends on the reason for the replacement. The cords, antenna and wrist or pendant transmitter from the old device will need to be used for the new device when it arrives.
The old base unit will then need to be sent back to INS using our reply paid address: INS LifeGuard, Reply Paid, PO Box 485, Unanderra NSW 2526 AUSTRALIA. If the old device is not received by INS within 14 days of receipt of the new device, then an invoice will be generated and you will be billed for the full cost of the new device.
Our Terms & Conditions can be found here. The warranty can be found in the back of the User Guide for your particular device.
Speak to a member of our friendly team or request a call back.
INS LifeGuard is the only nurse on-call personal emergency response service in Australia. We have a commitment to healthcare innovation which includes personal alarms and medical alert solutions that make independence easier, safer and more enjoyable.
Our services support Seniors, Carers, Providers, NDIS Participants, Retirement Villages, DVA, Lone Workers and anyone that wants the security that help is a press of a button away.
PO Box 485 Unanderra NSW 2526 Australia
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INS CareCall supplies and monitors emergency response equipment and services, including hardware manufactured by Chiptech, Smart-Caller, SmartLink, and the LifeGuard L-Series Diallers.
Monitoring of alarms is provided through INS LifeGuard's unique Emergency Response Centre, which is the only personal alarm response centre staffed by qualified nurses. This is an important distinction.
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PO Box 485 Unanderra NSW 2526 Australia
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