CallGroup replaces outdated paging and locating services with an intuitive, visual system. Our web-based calendar allows group members to make changes to the call schedule knowing that incoming calls will be redirected in real time.
Each group is provided with their own unique telephone number from which incoming calls are directed and then auto-routed to the on-call individual on their desired device.
Designed with physicians in mind, the product is ideal for any profession whose members may need to be reached at all hours, such as plumbers, locksmiths or real estate agents.
Shamus chose the entrepreneurial path as a way to create a more balanced family life. He has a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Queen's University, is a licensed Professional Engineer and has worked for a number of large companies, including Bell and Alcatel-Lucent. An accomplished juggler and unicyclist, he enjoys spending his rare off-hours with his family, sharing his love of outdoor activities with his two young children.
Joe has a degree in Physics with a minor in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo. He has worked as a programmer for over 15 years and started his own company because of the flexibility and freedom that being self-employed offers. Joe loves to create fun new things and has many ideas for future projects. A self-professed jock, when Joe finds himself with some spare time he can usually be found playing some sort of sport.
Dr. Rob El-Maraghi (BSc., MD, FRCPC) is a medical oncologist specializing in the management of thoracic and gastrointestinal malignancies. He is the current Vice President of the Medial Staff at the Royal Victoria Regional Hospital and a director of the Community Oncologists of Metropolitan Toronto. He also acts as Co-Chair of the COMET Education Committee and is a Co-Chair of the annual Canadian Conference of Community Oncology (CCOCO) meeting. He is an examiner for the Medical Council of Canada and holds an appointment of Clinical Lecturer at the University of Toronto. Dr. Rob's other interests include physician advocacy and maintaining an active lifestyle.
Each user can add up to 3 phone numbers (e.g. mobile, home, pager, office extension) to their user profile. The user can change these numbers at any time.
Users can choose whether they want their 3 phone numbers to ring simultaneously or sequentially.
For any phone number, a user can select whether the system should ignore their voicemail if it answers.
Any of these options can be modified at any point to change how the next incoming call is directed.
An on-call group can create and share a read-only link to their on-call calendar, eliminating the need to share paper copies, as the link will immediately reflect all updates.
Never share your personal number again, only your CallGroup number.
"I would definitely say that the CallGroup system is easy to use and makes finding the person on call easier. I think it has cut down on the number of mis-directed calls, especially if you changed your call with a colleague and the wards or emergency room or locating wasn't updated properly. Now, with the easy to use online calendar, changes can be made without having to notify everyone else. And, it's easy to access to figure out when you are on call or who is currently on call if you're looking for them."
"CallGroup has been the most efficient, effective way for my patients and colleagues to connect with me that I have ever experienced. During the years that I have used this system, I have experienced no system downtime, no system failures - it has been faultless. Changing schedules is easy, finding out which of my colleagues is on call is easy, the whole setup is easy.
Using CallGroup has really simplified my life. I have had the same message on my mobile phone for two years now, ending with "If I don't call you back promptly, simply dial (my CallGroup number) and my colleague on call will speak to you." Wow. That is so easy. My patients appreciate that they just need one number to call."
"For our Palliative Care group, CallGroup has provided us with a simple and reliable way of signing out when we are off, and a simple way to be contacted when we are on call. The single number to call is simple for patients and colleagues as well."
