Bathroom emergency pullstring

They are often found in the bathrooms of healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, nursing homes, assisted livings, and doctor's offices, in places frequented by senior citizens or disabled people, such as senior centers, places of worship, or in senior housing, and in other places where trouble may arise, such as the lavatories on aircraft or trains and in hotels.

[2] For those living independently, the emergency cord is supplemental to other means for summoning help.

Since not all falls will take place within reach of the cord, ideally, those using the bathroom should also have a method to call for help on their body.

[4] Bathroom activity is usually private and with a locked door, so the availability of a way to summon help can raise survival rates.

United States federal law requires that in facilities with emergency cords, the system must work properly.