Posey Sitter Elite® - Manual (Page 25)

Sitter Elite 25
Steps to Apply Over Mattress Sensor Pad
See pages 22-24 for list of warnings.
1. Select the correct sensor pad for your patient:
• Disposable 30-Day Sensor Pads. For short-term use.
• 6-Month Sensors Pads. For long-term use.
2. Check that sensor pad, cord and plug are clean and
undamaged.
3. Choose a position for sensor pad (fig. 36):
(A) Centered at patient’s shoulder blades; or
(B) Centered under patient’s buttocks.
4. Place non-slip Posey Grip on mattress at area chosen
for sensor. Place sensor pad over Posey Grip, across width of bed.
5. Use metal clips to secure sensor pad to mattress.
6. Place bottom sheet over sensor pad.
7. If needed, use an incontinence pad to protect sensor from urine
or other liquids. Sensor pad may fail if liquid enters at “neck” of
sensor pad.
8. Route the sensor cord to the alarm. Check that the sensor cord is
not stressed, is clear of moving parts of bed, and does not pose a
tripping hazard.
9. Insert RJ11 plug into jack labeled “sensor” on right side of alarm
(fig. 37). Alarm will activate. Press the HOLD button. You have
30 seconds to transfer the patient to the bed before monitoring
begins (see instructions on page 15 for use of the HOLD button).
10. Test sensor pad and alarm (see below)
11. Position patient in bed, with weight centered on sensor pad.
Fig. 36
Sensor Pad
At Shoulder
Position
Sensor Pad
Under
Buttocks
Mattress Mattress
Support
Surface
A B
Testing Alarm and Sensors Pads
ALWAYS check sensor pads when connecting them to a Posey
alarm. You can check a pad by attaching it to the sensor cable
outlet in the alarm, activating the alarm and placing pressure on the
pad (fig. 38). 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 pad functions
properly both with the bed in the flat position and the head and/
or foot articulated. 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.
Storing Sensor Pads when not in use
ALWAYS store sensor pads flat in a dry secure environment. DO NOT roll, bend or fold over
mattress sensor pads. This may cause them to malfunction. You can also store the sensor pads
by hanging from the hole on the side of the sensor pad. Ensure sensor cords remain bundled
together in the sensor pad packaging. DO NOT stretch or place pressure on the cords, as this
could cause a malfunction in the sensor pad.
Fig. 37
NURSE
CALL
SENSOR
9V
Fig. 38
TESTING OVER
MATTRESS SENSOR PAD