Posey Exit Alarm Mat - Manual

To reduce the risk of serious injury or death:
• Read Sensor and Alarm instructions prior to use.
•
ALWAYS test sensor before leaving patient unattended.
– Apply pressure to pad and then release. Do this at
several places along the entire length of the mat.
Alarm should activate each time you apply pressure.
– If sensor fails any test, stop use at once and replace
with a new sensor.
– Sensors past warranty expiration date may fail, causing
false alarm or no alarm.
•
NEVER jerk or pull on cable to remove RJ11 plug. Doing
so will damage the cord or plug and may cause sensor to
fail. ALWAYS use plastic tab to release plug.
• NEVER roll, fold or crease
sensor. This will damage
sensor and may cause false
alarm or no alarm.
• This device should not be a
substitute for maintaining the routine visual monitoring
protocol by healthcare personnel.
• Test before placing this sensor under any other floor
mat, as it may not work. DO NOT leave patient
unattended if floor mat sensor does not activate alarm.
8250L
Exit Mat Sensor
Designed to work with Posey Fall Monitors, the Posey Exit
Mat Sensor provides caregivers an early warning of patient
attempts to exit a bed, through a doorway, or enter
“off-limit” areas. The Exit Mat Sensor is available in two
sizes for use either next to a patient’s bed, or in front of a
door.
REF
8250S Exit Mat Sensor, Small - 36”L x 24”W (91 cm x 61 cm)
REF
8250L Exit Mat Sensor, Large - 60”L x 24”W (152 cm x 61 cm)
Before You Begin
When used properly, Posey sensors and fall alarms alert
staff that a patient has applied weight to the sensor and
may be at immediate risk of falling. However, fall alarm
systems DO NOT prevent falls and are not a substitute for
good nursing care and regular visual monitoring.
• This device may not be suitable for all high fall-risk
patients. See Posey catalog for other options for such
patients.
• NEVER connect Posey sensors to other manufacturers’
alarm units.
• NEVER connect Posey Alarms to other manufacturers’
sensors.
Application Instructions:
1. Position the Exit Mat Sensor on the floor, next to the
bed, or in front of a doorway.
2. Connect the sensor to a Posey Fall Monitor.
3. Turn Fall Monitor ON.
4. Mount the Fall Monitor on the headboard or wall using
the brackets included with the Fall Monitor.
5. Tuck excess sensor cable under the corner of the mat or
out of the way to avoid a tripping hazard.
System Test:
1. Plug sensor into Alarm unit.
2. Turn Alarm unit on and verify power light is lit.
3. Check that audio alarm is functioning properly by
stepping on the Sensor and activating the Alarm.
4. Ensure the nurse call interface, when used, is connected
and activates properly.
5. Please refer to the Alarm unit owner’s manual for
additional information.
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