Posey Sitter Elite® - Manual (Page 22)

22 Sitter Elite
Choosing the Right Method for Patient Monitoring
The Sitter Elite allows you to monitor a patient in sensor mode or optional cord & magnet
mode. NOTE: Both methods CANNOT be used at the same time. Select the mode best
suited to patient needs and risk assessment. This will vary for each patient based on:
• Activity level;
• Dexterity;
• Nighttime toileting habits;
• Cognition;
And other possible factors. Consult a qualified medical authority if you have questions about
the right option for your patient.
The Posey Sitter Elite is an electronic device. It may fail to work if subjected to
severe shock, such as being dropped, or immersed in liquid. To reduce the risk of serious injury
or death, test the alarm and sensor for proper operation prior to putting in service with a
patient, and each time before leaving the patient unattended. If the alarm and/or sensor
do not function properly, remove the alarm and sensor from service and replace them
with a properly functioning alarm and/or sensor. DO NOT use the alarm, sensor or magnet
if it does not activate each time weight is removed from the sensor, the chair belt sensor is
unfastened, or magnet is removed from face plate (see pages 22-24).
Monitoring with a Sensor
Magnet and Sensor Modes CANNOT be used at the same time. A connected
sensor will ALWAYS override the magnet. If you are using a sensor cord for monitoring
with the alarm, ALWAYS remove the magnet and store it in a safe place while the sensor is
being used.
If you are monitoring with the sensor feature and the magnet is attached, the alarm will
not activate as a failsafe if the sensor cord is removed.
The following instructions will help you set up and safely use the Sitter Elite with a sensor.
TIPS TO PROTECT SENSORS FROM DAMAGE
To avoid inconvenience to staff and patients, and to protect sensors from damage, you
should follow these steps:
• Only use Posey sensors with the Posey alarm.
• When routing sensor cord to alarm, check that there is no stress
on cord. Cord must be clear of all moving parts of bed or chair to
prevent sensor failure.
• NEVER jerk or pull on the cord to remove RJ11 plug. Doing so will
damage cord wires or plug.
• ALWAYS use the plastic tab to release plug (fig. 28).
FAILSAFE FEATURE
The Posey Sitter Elite contains a “failsafe” feature that activates the Posey alarm if the
sensor is removed from the alarm when the power is on. This “failsafe” will not work if the
magnet is attached to the magnet plate.
Fig. 28
Plastic Tab