The RUOK? computer system was devised to make daily
telephone checks on elderly or ill people who reside alone and have no one
in the local area to check regularly on their welfare. The system
calls subscribers daily (seven days a week) at a prescribed time. If
the person answers, the computer verifies that that person is okay. If
there is no answer, the computer logs that there is something wrong and
issues an alert and the dispatcher takes the prescribed actions. The
computer system is located in the Communications section where the
dispatcher monitors the system.
The program is sponsored by the Yuma Regional Medical
Center, Hoppstetter's Office Supply and the Yuma County Sheriff's Office.
Qualifications for RUOK?
Must live in Yuma County
Must have a telephone
Cannot have an answering machine hooked up
Must live alone (couples will be considered on a case by case basis)
Determined to be medically qualified
Must have two keys to the home in possession of immediate neighbors
or with a relative in close proximity and available in the mornings
Must sign a waiver allowing a Deputy Sheriff or volunteer to enter
the home to check on occupant when computer is not answered on call
Must notify when he or she will not be home to answer "Are you OK?"
phone call
NOTE: When a person wishes to be permanently removed from
the computer system, they must sign a release from participation.
For more information, contact:
Volunteer Program
- Don Bowen
(928) 329-2022
Tuesday or Thursday, 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
YCSO Reserve Deputy Program - Roy Brock
(928) 329-2020
Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
