Posey KeepSafe® Fall Monitor - Manual

Before using this Fall Monitor, read entire instruction
sheet and save for future reference.
The Posey KeepSafe Alarm is designed to alert the caregiver when a
patient/resident attempts to exit from a wheelchair, geri-chair, or bed.
The alarm sounds when weight is removed from the sensor. However,
this device is not a substitute for good nursing care and regular visual
monitoring, and may not be suitable for some “high fall risk” patients.
Consult the physician or the healthcare team if you have any questions
whether a Posey Fall Monitor is right for your patient.
Response:
Each facility should determine the appropriate protocol for responding
to fall monitor alarms.
REF 8350 Alarm Unit Only
REF 8340 Alarm Unit with Chair Belt Sensor
REF 8330 Alarm Unit with Chair Pad Sensor
REF 8360 Chair Belt Sensor
REF 8371 Mobile Chair Belt Sensor
REF 7223F Gel Foam Alarm Cushion
REF 8283 30-Day Over Mattress Sensor
REF 8307 6-Month Over Mattress Sensor
REF 8308 6-Month Chair Pad Sensor
REF 8309 30-Day Chair Pad Sensor
Alarm Unit Features:
• ON/OFF button. Green light blinks to indicate unit is “ON”.
• Five selectable alarm tones/ patterns for patient identification.
• Alarm volume approximately 95dB at one foot (1’) from the alarm.
• Optional sound dampening plug.
• Two mounting options for use in bed or chair.
• Compact size: 2”x 4”x 1” (5 cm x 10 cm x 2 ½ cm).
• Lightweight, 4-ounce unit.
• A single 9-Volt battery provides up to 280 hours of continuous alarm.
• Audible Low Battery Warning.
Optional Sound Dampening Plug:
To decrease the alarm volume, insert the Sound Dampening Plug into
the hole on the face of the alarm unit. For maximum alarm volume,
DO NOT use plug.
• NEVER use sound dampening plug if patient can move out of
hearing distance of staff by wheelchair or other means.
• NEVER place alarm unit closer than two feet from patient’s ear
(even if sound dampening plug is in use).
ALWAYS verify you can hear the alarm volume at the furthest
possible distance before leaving patient unattended. NEVER place
the alarm unit closer than two feet from patient’s ear to minimize
patient noise exposure. Refer to Occupational Safety and Health
Administration Occupational Noise Exposure Standards 1910.95 for
additional information.
Selecting Alarm Tone:
1. Plug sensor into sensor plug receptacle (4) on the side of the alarm unit.
2. Turn alarm unit ON. The green light will blink to indicate unit is “ON”.
3. To step through the five tone options, press the tone selector on
the side of the unit. Pressing the tone selector will produce a two-
second audio sample of each tone.
4. The last tone sample heard will be the tone selected for use until a
new selection is made.
NOTE: The tone you select will affect battery life. Choose tone one
(the single, rapid beep pattern) for the longest possible battery life.
See Variable Tone Chart below.
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1. ON/OFF Button
2. Battery Door
3. Tone Selector
4. Sensor Plug Receptacle
5. Power Light
6. Sound Dampening Plug
7. Loop Patch (adhesive)
8. Hook Patch (on alarm)
9. Loop Patch (saddle)
10. Hook and Loop Strap
(saddle)
ALARM
FRONT
5
1
2
6
ALARM BACK
8
SADDLE
10 10
TONE
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3
7
9
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ALARM
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2
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ALARM BACK
8
SADDLE
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TONE
SELEC TOR
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7
9
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A LARM
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4
Chair Pad Sensor Instructions
1. Place the Chair Pad Sensor across the width of the seat, directly
under the patient’s buttocks. If a seat cushion is used, place sensor
ON TOP of cushion.
2. Turn alarm unit ON. The green light will blink to indicate the unit
is “ON”.
3. Plug sensor cable into receptacle (4) on the side of the alarm unit.
4. Alarm may fail to sound if the sensor pad is bent or folded under
the patient, or if there is weight from an object on the pad.
5. Make sure sensor cable does not contact moving parts of chair and
does not pose a tripping hazard.
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