Posey 30-Day Chair Sensor - Manual

To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, ALWAYS follow
these steps after putting the sensor pad in place and before
leaving patient unattended (see instructions below). DO NOT
use any alarm or sensor pad that does not alarm each time it
is tested.
1. Make sure alarm is ON and in monitoring mode.
2. Check that the plug on the sensor pad cable is not damaged
(plug broken, or wires disconnected) and is securely
connected to the alarm.
3. Disconnecting the sensor pad from the alarm when the
power is on will cause the alarm to activate. This is called a
“failsafe” mode. Disconnect the sensor pad to make sure
the failsafe mode works. DO NOT use the alarm if the
alarm does not sound when the sensor pad is disconnected.
4. When connecting the alarm to the nurse call system, check
that the nurse call cable is securely connected to the alarm
and the nurse call panel. ALWAYS test alarm and nurse call
function if nurse call cable is plugged into the alarm and wall
jack. Activate the alarm (remove pressure from sensor pad)
and make sure the nurse call light for the proper room
activates in the appropriate nurse’s station location.
Remove the cable from the wall jack and make sure the visual
or audible alert at the nurse’s station immediately activates.
5. Inspect sensor pad cord and nurse call cable (if in use) to
ensure they are out of the footpath and DO NOT pose a
tripping hazard.
Single Patient Use Chair Sensor Pad
Designed for chair use with Posey Fall Alarms ONLY!
REF
8309 Single Patient Use Chair Sensor Pad (30-Day)
REF
8309EL Single Patient Use Chair Sensor Pad (Extended Cord, 30-Day)
Before You Begin
The Posey Sensor Pad, in conjunction with a Posey Alarm, is an
important part of your fall management protocols. Ensure all
parts of this system are operational before leaving a patient
unattended. This system does not prevent falls or injury from
falls and is not a substitute for patient care, caregiver rounding
and a comprehensive fall management protocol in your facility.
• This device may not be suitable for all high fall-risk patients.
See Posey catalog for other options for such patients.
• NEVER connect Posey sensor pads to other manufacturers’
alarms.
• NEVER connect Posey Alarms to other manufacturers’
sensor pads.
Steps to Apply Chair Sensor Pad
1. Check that sensor pad, cord and plug are clean and
undamaged. If you have a damaged sensor pad, cord or plug,
the sensor pad unit should be discarded and replaced.
2. Place sensor pad FLAT across width
of seat. Make sure sensor pad cord is
either to the back or side of seat.
NOTE: If a seat cushion is used,
place sensor pad ON TOP of
cushion.
3. Adjust so sensor pad is directly under
patient’s buttocks when seated.
• Sensor pad should be towards
FRONT of chair seat if patient
normally sits toward front.
• Sensor pad should be towards
BACK of chair seat if using a
posture support or if patient is at risk of forward sliding.
4. If needed, use an incontinence pad to protect sensor pad
from urine or other liquids. Sensor pad may fail if liquid
enters at “neck” of sensor pad.
5. Route the sensor pad cord to the alarm. Check that the
sensor pad cord has slack, is clear of moving parts of chair,
and does not pose a tripping hazard.
6. Insert plug into sensor input on the alarm.
7. Test sensor pad and alarm (see Testing Alarm and Chair
Sensor Pad).
8309, 8309EL
Testing Alarm and Chair Sensor Pad
ALWAYS check sensor pads when
connecting them to a Posey alarm.
You can check a sensor pad by
attaching it to the sensor input on
the alarm, activating the alarm and
placing pressure on the sensor pad.
When the pressure is released, the
alarm should sound. Repeat this pressure/release test in
several different areas along the entire length of the sensor
pad to ensure entire sensor pad functions properly. If the alarm
and/or sensor pad do not function properly, remove the alarm
and sensor pad from service and replace them with a properly
functioning alarm and/or sensor pad. DO NOT use the alarm
or sensor pad if it does not activate each time weight is
removed from the sensor pad.
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Single Patient Use Chair Sensor Pad
FALL MANAGEMENT
TESTING CHAIR SENSOR PAD