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McLeod Health is equipped with a comprehensive suite of safety tools designed to strengthen overall security. When you activate these tools, they alert the right people, share detailed information about the incident, and ensure help arrives quickly and efficiently. 

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HealthGuard
Computer Panic Button

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HealthGuard

HealthGuard is a comprehensive tool for emergencies and everyday safety needs, with panic alerts, live location sharing, two-way communication, and real-time notifications you can access from any iOS or Android mobile device, making it easy to get help, report safety concerns, and stay informed.

Get to Know HealthGuard

Easy to Follow Training Guide

Learn how to download, set up, and use the HealthGuard app to help you stay safe and informed. This video explains the app’s key features so you can use it with confidence.

Key Features

Panic Button

The panic button is a simple sliding bar you can activate from the app, a Lock Screen widget, or your smartwatch. Just swipe to discreetly send an alert during a critical incident, sharing your real-time location with security or emergency responders. You can select an incident type to ensure you receive the best response possible and, after sending the alert, choose to enable audio and video streaming to provide responders with details as the incident evolves.

McLeod Health In-App Panic Button Slider

See Something, Say Something

With the Submit a Tip feature, you can share non-emergency safety concerns, suspicious behavior, or other issues directly with your administrators or safety response teams. You can even submit tips anonymously. Tips can include images, videos, a description of what’s happening, and your location to help make sure the issue is addressed quickly and appropriately.

McLeod Health See Something Say Something Anonymous Tip Feature

McLeod Safety Timer

The McLeod Safety Timer is your personal check-in tool for situations where you feel unsafe or at risk. To use it, click ‘Activate’ in the app, choose who you want to notify and share your location with, and add details about you’re activity and an estimated duration. While active, your chosen contact can see your location and track your progress. You can add time, end the timer early, or mark yourself as safe at any time. If the timer expires, your contact will be alerted that you may need assistance and will receive your last known location.

McLeod Health Safety Timer

Area Map and Resources

The Area Map and Resources sections are features that provide key safety information for your organization. Use the in-app map to view important places marked by your school or facility, such as security offices, popular facilities, or locations where a crime has been previously reported. The Resources section provides quick access to essential phone numbers, safety policies, and other valuable information, ensuring you always know where to turn and who to contact when you need assistance.

McLeod Health Area Map and Resources Features

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HealthGuard always tracking my location?

No. The app never passively tracks your location. It only uses your location when you active an alert or turn on a safety timer. As soon as the alert is cleared or the timer ends, location tracking stops immediately.

What if I don’t allow location access?

If you don’t give location permission during set up, the app won’t be able to share your location with responders. If you activate a panic alert, it will prompt you to call 911 directly since it can’t send your location automatically.

Should I allow the app to send notifications?

Yes. Make sure to allow notifications so you don’t miss any important safety alerts, updates, or messages from your organization.

Does HealthGuard need Bluetooth access?

Yes. Bluetooth access is necessary for the app to work as intended. Without it, some features won’t function properly.

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Computer Panic Button

The Computer Panic Button lets you quickly and discreetly send an emergency alert straight from your computer using preset hot keys and gives you the option to choose an incident type, making sure the right team responds to your situation without delay.

Get to Know Your Computer Panic Button

Easy to Follow Training Guide

Learn how to use the Computer Panic Button to quickly send an emergency alert right from your desktop. This video shows you how to activate it using your hot keys and how to choose an incident type to make sure the right team gets the right information fast.

Key Features

Hot Keys

Quickly send an emergency alert right from your keyboard using hotkeys set up just for your team. Once you simultaneously press the Alt and Backspace keys, an eight second countdown starts before the alert goes out, giving you a moment to cancel in case you trigger it by accident.

McLeod Health Hot Keys

Incident Type Selection

After activating the button, select from a list of incident types so the right internal or external teams can respond quickly with the right support. From an active threat to a medical emergency and anything in between, the Computer Panic Button will ensure a quick response.

McLeod Health Incident Type Selection

Frequently Asked Questions

Will anyone hear me activate the panic button?

No. Your alert is sent silently but immediately to responders. It doesn’t make any noise that would alert others nearby.

Does the panic button track my computer activity?

No. It does not monitor what you’re doing on your computer. Even when activated, it will only share your location, contact information, incident type, and, if activated by your administrative team, an audio and video stream from the computer’s webcam.

Can I customize the hot keys?

Hot keys are set by your administrator. If you aren’t sure what they are, check with your IT team or security admin.

Do I have to choose an incident type?

No. If you do not select an incident type, your Computer Panic Button will send the highest level alert available after the countdown ends.