GoodSAM Responder 12.4

version 12.4

Mar 30, 2024
Version 12.4
- Minor bug fixes.

version 12.3

Jan 4, 2024
Version 12.3
This is a major update for the GoodSAM alerting / tasking / volunteering module!

There are some under the hood changes which support multiple new volunteering roles and opportunities. In addition, you will see buttons relating to:

Lone Working Module:

Organisations can now activate “lone working” for safety. This means that when a responder enters someone’s home, they can select how long they intend to be there for. If they are not out within that timeframe, the system can alert the host organisation and trigger a safety response. Currently this is being used for the NHS Volunteer responder programme, but other organisations will start in the coming months.

Mobile Equipment:

You can now state if you carry lifesaving equipment in addition to a defibrillator. This includes, bleed kits, naloxone for opioid reversal and epi-pens. This system is being set up so that ambulance services (if they wish), can alert specific people (e.g. police officers who carry naloxone) to specific incidents (e.g. opioid related unconsciousness). Currently, selecting these will not mean you get alerted, however, over the coming months, this functionality will start to be trialled.

Equipment Registry:

We also have increased our AED Registry to include bleed kits, water rescue and fire equipment. Please help us compile this data set in the same way we have done for AEDs. We have partnered with the Royal Lifesaving Society who will manage the water rescue equipment data. This means missing life rings etc can be reported to them directly and they can initiate the process to get them replaced.

Thank you once again for being part of our wonderful community!

All the very best for 2024!

version 12.2

Nov 20, 2023
Version 12.2
This new update provides a new “Loan Working” module to improve volunteer and responder safety. This especially applies to our NHS Volunteer responders. If you’re going into someone’s house for example, simply set the duration of time you intend to be there for as you go in. At the end of that time, the system will check you have left. If you haven’t or don’t respond, a safeguarding process is started to ensure you are safe.

As always, there are many other under the hood changes to improve your user experience.

This is in addition to our last major update which enabled the mapping of rescue equipment including:

AEDs
Bleed kits
Water rescue equipment
Outdoor fire equipment

This is an incredibly useful system that can help the emergency services guide people to equipment when needed. Thank you for helping map this and keep it up to date and thank you again for being part of our wonderful community.

version 12.1

Oct 8, 2023
Version 12.1
In addition to being able to map fixed resources such as AEDs, bleed kits, water rescue and fire equipment, this update brings the ability to register if you are carrying life saving equipment.

You can now indicate under the me tab if you are carrying:

An AED
Bleed / trauma kit
Naloxone
An Epipen.

This enables emergency services to specifically alert those who have this equipment to specific emergencies. This does not affect the normal cardiac response and the code of conduct should still be followed if a cardiac responder.

There is also a “I am physically fit and can lift” toggle. This means emergency and voluntary services can request help from those nearby in manual tasks such as lifting patients and deploying sandbags in flooding.

version 12.0

Sep 11, 2023
Version 12.0
 GoodSAM are excited to announce our new “Emergency Kit Register”!
 
In addition to mapping defibrillators, the platform now maps Bleed Kits, Water Rescue and Outdoor Fire Equipment. Please help us map these by taking a photograph of equipment that is in a fixed location and uploading it using the new kit icon located on the map.
 
Other additional features within this update include:
- Easier registration – anyone can register to be a GoodSAM responder from within the App
- Additional role support for the NHS Volunteer Responder Scheme
- Under the hood changes
 
Thank you again for being part of the GoodSAM community!

version 11.9

Apr 24, 2023
Version 11.9
- Fixing a minor bug with the registration form which was causing the certificate expiry date to reset itself.

version 11.8

Apr 18, 2023
Version 11.8
- Adding the ability to use call-signs when switching on duty. (Needs to be turned on by the parent organisation.)
- Adding the ability to send on-off and templated messages. (Needs to be turned on by the parent organisation.)

version 11.7

Apr 3, 2023
Version 11.7
- Adding a new "stand down" notification sound.
- Improving the live streaming quality.

version 11.6

Nov 25, 2022
Version 11.6
- Fixing the registration page to allow the selection of occupation.
- Fixing the share button for iPads.

version 11.3

Jul 21, 2022 Version 11.3
- Supporting Apple iPads.
- Minor improvement and enhancements.

version 11.1

Mar 22, 2022 Version 11.1
- Improving the app for the transport volunteers by adding specific buttons under the "actions" tab.
- Minor improvements.

version 10.7

Nov 3, 2021 Version 10.7
- You can now sign in with your NHS or Microsoft account.

version 10.6

Oct 1, 2021 Version 10.6
It’s Shocktober with Restart-A-Heart day coming up on 16th October - welcome if you are signing up to GoodSAM for the first time.

To make things more streamlined for NHS staff, we now support NHS single sign on - simply click the NHS login button once downloaded, confirm you are CPR trained and log in - that’s it!

And for everyone else, please simply upload ID / Evidence of First Aid training and register under your organisation if listed, or GoodSAM if not.

Thank you for being part of our wonderful community!

version 10.5

Sep 2, 2021 Version 10.5
- Fixing a minor bug.

version 10.4

Aug 21, 2021 Version 10.4
This update provides:

Filtering of future tasks for NHS volunteers - you can now search for tasks near you based on the date, how far you wish to travel and task type.
Feedback - tell us what you think when you have completed a shift. This enables us to improve volunteer experiences for everyone.
General improvements - we are always making improvements, not just for the NHS volunteers but also the police, fire and ambulance services who use the platform.

version 10.3

May 30, 2021 Version 10.3
- Displaying the organisations name on the "Future Tasks" Tab.

version 10.2

May 13, 2021 Version 10.2
- This update allows you to keep your settings when moving from one device to another or from one operating system to another.
- For emergency services, we now allow the settings to be controlled centrally for work phones so you as a user won’t have to worry about them!
- Under the hood improvements.

version 10.1

May 1, 2021 Version 10.1
- Improving the App for Patient and NHS transport volunteers by showing where they would be transporting the patient or equipment.
- Continues under the hood improvements.
- Updated icons.

version 10.0

Mar 14, 2021 Version 10.0
- Internal improvements to streaming features for organisations utilising the video streaming capabilities.

version 9.9

Mar 6, 2021 Version 9.9
Thanks as always for being part of the GoodSAM community. We have a new update for you which brings some new functionality mostly to the NHS Volunteer responders namely:

- 2 new buttons, one to report if a client doesn’t answer and another to report if a client wishes to be removed from the scheme.
- You can continue to accept other tasks as well as future tasks concurrently

And there have been other UI and under-the-hood improvements for all other Responders.

version 9.8

Feb 23, 2021 Version 9.8
- Improving the "intro" guide and permission description.
- Minor UI improvements.

version 9.7

Feb 15, 2021 Version 9.7
- Improving user experience and performance.
- Fixing the visual bug which was affecting iPhone 4s and iPhone 5.

version 9.6

Feb 11, 2021 Version 9.6
Contains Alerting/Tasking enhancements and minor under the hood tweaks.

version 9.5

Jan 11, 2021 Version 9.5
Minor improvements and bug fixes.

version 9.4

Jan 2, 2021 Version 9.4
This major update enables Volunteers to search for up-coming scheduled volunteering opportunities near them. For NHS Volunteers this enables registering for the planned Vaccine Steward roles supporting vaccination centres.

This scheduling system is available to all organisations on the platform, so please do get in touch if you wish to use it.

There are also other tweaks and general under the hood improvements.

Thanks as always!

version 9.3

Dec 16, 2020 Version 9.3
Seasons Greetings!

We have packed a few gifts for you in this new update!

- A selection of Alert Tones: Want to replace the siren? Now you can with a selection of distinctive sounds!
- Alter your alert radius: Services control the maximum radius alerts go to, but you can now select the maximum radius you are prepared to respond in.
- Language profile: Select the languages you speak. For our Volunteers, this means Check in and Chat requests can be targeted to specific languages.

And there are a load of under the hood improvements.

version 9.2

1 oct. 2020 Version 9.2
- Enabling more task types on the platform including group tasks.
- Bug fixes and improvements.

version 9.2

Oct 1, 2020 Version 9.2
- Enabling more task types on the platform including group tasks.
- Bug fixes and improvements.

version 9.1

Sep 27, 2020 Version 9.1
New features: (If enabled within your organisation)

- Search and "buzz" communicate with colleagues through the organisational directory.
- See if colleagues are on duty.
- Receive and review videos from your organisation.

Note, these features are organisation dependent and are not active for RVS / NHS Volunteers or GoodSAM Cardiac responders. If you have registered under another organisation, please enquire with them about the organisational search option.

version 9.0

Sep 9, 2020 Version 9.0
- Improving the streaming capabilities for the emergency services.
- Minor UI improvements.

version 8.7

Aug 18, 2020 Version 8.7
- Adding the option to login with an Apple account. (If your apple email matches your verified registration email)
- Adding the Apple "Critical Alert" notification option.
- Showing the "Task Type" in the Accept/Reject screen.
- Fixing the bug which caused the app to freeze after making a phone call.

version 8.6

May 29, 2020 Version 8.6
This update provides some new functionalities, especially to our volunteers. You will now find a "Report" tab and a list of task identifiers for requests you have attended. This will enable you to verify jobs if claiming expenses.

There are also "under the hood" improvements to other aspects of the App.

version 8.5

May 8, 2020 Version 8.5
Improving the user experience.

version 8.4

Apr 21, 2020 Version 8.4
Minor improvements.

version 8.3

Apr 18, 2020 Version 8.3
Minor visual improvements.

version 8.2

Apr 9, 2020 Version 8.2
Minor improvement and bug fixes.

version 8.0

Jan 25, 2020 Version 8.0
Improving use-ability.
Improving sign up.
Improving streaming features.

version 5.5

version 8.0

2020年1月25日 Version 8.0
Improving use-ability.
Improving sign up.
Improving streaming features.

version 9.2

1 окт. 2020 г. Version 9.2
- Enabling more task types on the platform including group tasks.
- Bug fixes and improvements.

version 8.2

2020年4月9日 Version 8.2
Minor improvement and bug fixes.