Storing health data: Greater safety in emergencies and personalized support

In an increasingly digitalized world, the targeted storage of health data plays an important role – not only for everyday life, but especially in emergency situations. Storing relevant medical information can save lives, as it enables rapid and needs-based medical care. In this blog post, you will learn about the benefits of health data storage, what it is used for, and how innovative solutions like Gardia's NotfallPlus subscription and PflegePlus are used to optimize your safety and care.

Depositing health data offers numerous advantages that play an important role in both emergencies and regular health management:

• Rapid availability in emergencies: In an emergency, paramedics or treating doctors can immediately access important information – such as allergies, medications, pre-existing conditions, and emergency contacts. This shortens decision-making and enables tailored and targeted treatment.
• Improved emergency care: Individuals who have predefined and deposited their medical data benefit from optimized initial medical care. This leads to faster and more efficient initiation of sometimes life-saving measures.
• Increased security and self-determination: The ability to decide for oneself which information is used in an emergency promotes a sense of security. You retain control over your health data, while all relevant information is at hand in an emergency.
• Interface to digital emergency and care systems: Through integration into digital systems, data can be seamlessly incorporated into existing emergency and care services, which improves cooperation and coordination in healthcare.
• Individualized health care: Even outside of acute situations, deposited health data can help doctors and nurses better coordinate treatment plans and develop personal health strategies.

The practical applications of health data storage are diverse. In an emergency, the data is primarily used to provide the emergency team with all important medical information, enabling individualized and targeted treatment. In addition to emergency care, health data is also used in the following areas:

Health data can be stored in different ways and in various systems – always under strict data protection and security standards. Below are some common options:

Many healthcare facilities and insurers use electronic health records. All relevant medical information is stored centrally here, allowing doctors and nurses quick access in emergencies.

Providers like Gardia integrate the option to store health data directly into their apps. This allows important information, such as allergies, medication plans, or pre-existing conditions, to be stored securely and retrieved at any time – always in compliance with applicable data protection guidelines.

Another option is storage in certified cloud systems. These often offer additional security mechanisms such as encryption and multi-factor authentication, which protect the data even during remote access.

Some providers combine several functions in one platform, which integrates telemedicine, emergency contacts, and care services in addition to storing health data. This way, you have everything in one place, which simplifies the coordination of healthcare.

Regardless of the storage location, it is important that the systems comply with current data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR) and receive regular security updates to ensure the protection of your sensitive information.

Gardia is an innovative emergency wristband designed to provide safety and support to people in their daily lives. With features such as automatic fall detection, an integrated emergency button, and GPS tracking, Gardia ensures that you receive quick assistance in an emergency. The wristband works both at home and on the go and does not require an additional smartphone.

• Automatic fall detection: In the event of a fall, the wristband detects the movement and automatically triggers an emergency call to ensure that help arrives as quickly as possible.
• Integrated emergency call button: In addition to automatic detection, you can always make an emergency call at the touch of a button, whether for health problems or other emergencies.
• GPS tracking: In an emergency, your current location is precisely determined and transmitted to emergency contacts or the emergency call center to ensure quick help.
• Long battery life: The wristband has a battery life of up to 21 days, so you don't have to worry about frequent charging.
• Easy to use: The wristband is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, making it suitable for people of all ages.
• Water and dustproof: Thanks to IP67 certification, the wristband is protected against water and dust and is therefore ideally suited for everyday use.
  

Gardia works independently and does not require an additional app or smartphone. It works both at home and on the go and offers a reliable connection through the integration of an eSIM card. Optionally, a 24/7 emergency call service can be booked to always have a contact person in an emergency.

With Gardia, you can remain active and independent, while at the same time having the security that help is available quickly and effectively in an emergency.

Gardia's EmergencyPlus subscription offers an enhanced security solution for users who want more support and functionality beyond the Basic Package. A central component of this subscription is the storage of health data, which enables fast and precise assistance in an emergency.

As part of the EmergencyPlus subscription, you can create a health profile in the Gardia app. This profile contains important medical information such as allergies, pre-existing conditions, medications, and other relevant data. This allows you to provide crucial health information directly in an emergency, without having to communicate it yourself under stress.

In the event of an alarm or a fall, the professional 24/7 Bosch emergency call center can access this stored health data and thus react more quickly and specifically. This ensures that rescue workers are already informed about your health needs in advance.

• Easy entry: In the Gardia app, you can easily create and update your health profile at any time.
• Fast access: In an emergency, the data is directly accessible to Bosch's professional 24/7 emergency call center, so that the necessary measures can be taken immediately.
• Security: All data is stored encrypted and is only accessible to authorized persons.

With the EmergencyPlus subscription, you have the option to create a customizable emergency plan that specifies your preferred type of support and communication in an emergency. This ensures a quick and precise response to your needs, no matter the situation. You decide whether up to six personal contacts should be notified first in an emergency. If they cannot answer the emergency call within 120 seconds, the emergency will be forwarded to the emergency call center. Alternatively, the emergency call is forwarded directly to the center, while your emergency contacts are informed in the app and always kept up-to-date on the current status of the situation.

Costs: The first month of the EmergencyPlus subscription is free, after which it costs €32.90 per month. The subscription can be canceled at any time. You can find more information here.

The EmergencyPlus subscription not only provides comprehensive protection in an emergency but also offers a solution that takes your health data into account and can be individually adapted. This way, you can be sure that everything necessary will be available quickly and efficiently in an emergency.

Careful storage of health data can be crucial in an emergency to provide faster and more targeted help. Gardia's NotfallPlus subscription offers a well-thought-out solution for this: In addition to the secure emergency call, you benefit from individually stored health information, a personal emergency plan, and other services that can save you valuable time in an emergency. Those with a care level can also benefit from the PflegePlus subscription – with extended services and the possibility of cost coverage from €0 per month. With Gardia, you choose a modern emergency call system that intelligently combines safety, self-determination, and optimal support.