Abstract: An alert management system (AMS) can initiate, process, and monitor an alert cycle. The AMS can initiate a predefined alert based on an initiation command or based on a comparison of data to predefined alert initiation rules. The AMS can select individuals to contact and/or plans for contacting each individual based on the context of the alert. The AMS allows individuals to request notification for certain alerts and/or for specific transitions within a cycle of the alert. When a user is notified, they can provide feedback confirming receipt of the notification and/or request initiation one or more additional predefined alerts. Users can also provide a backup contact person that the AMS should contact if the user cannot be reached. The AMS provides users with progress information, which can include an indication of who has received notification of the alert in progress.