Add an Escalation Plan
- Open the Alarm Response Information option on the menu, then select Escalation Plans.
- Click [+] Add
- Enter a name and description so the plan is easy to identify later.
- Select the Escalation Contacts drop down to find and choose the contacts
- You must add a minimum of 3 contacts.
- Click the [+] Instruction button to add the first instruction.
- In each instruction provide some information about the instruction, such as the order to call, working hours of the contact or other information the Alarm Controller may need to know.
- Choose the Action type, of call, SMS, or email. We recommend mainly using calls.
- Select a Contact for the instruction, either escalation contact, team manager or location.
- Select the phone number to use for that contacts instruction.
- Please remember to provide 24/7 support in any escalation plan as Alarm Controllers will use any response options available, regardless of the time, to prioritise the user’s safety.
- Enter any Notes to this plan for additional information (optional)
- Click Save to create the Escalation Plan.
- To edit this plan in the future, find the plan and select the pencil icon.
- To show these instructions to Alarm Controllers, you must now add them to your company settings or to a specific team.