Posey Sitter Elite® - Manual (Page 30)

30 Sitter Elite
Warnings and Cautions
• NEVER connect a Posey alarm to other manufacturers’ sensors (see page 5).
• NEVER connect a Posey sensor to other manufacturers’ alarms (see page 5).
• Make sure it is safe to drill and there are no pipes or electrical wires that could be damaged
when using screws to attach the wall mount bracket (see page 20).
• NEVER place alarm closer than two feet from patient’s ear. Doing so may cause hearing
loss or other injury. For more information, see: OSHA OCCUPATIONAL NOISE EXPOSURE
STANDARDS 1910.95 (see page 12).
• ALWAYS check to ensure staff can hear alarm at the furthest possible distance before
leaving patient unattended (see page 12).
• 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 (see page 22).
• Check that there is no stress on the nurse call cable. Make sure cable is clear of all moving
parts of bed or chair, and does not pose a tripping hazard.
- Check that both ends of cable are securely plugged in and the nurse call system has an
alert warning if the cable is disconnected from the wall jack (see page 18).
- Test alarm and nurse call functions by activating alarm and removing pressure from the
sensor pad, or unfastening chair belt sensor EACH TIME before leaving patient unattended
(see pages 22-24).
• When monitoring with cord and magnet:
- A “false alarm” may occur if cord is too short (see page 28).
- If cord is too long, patient may be able to move out of the “safety zone” without alarm
activating (see page 28).
• Assess patient frequently to ensure that a time delay is appropriate. Set the delay at zero (0)
with patients at EXTREME risk of injury from a fall associated with an unassisted bed, chair
or toilet exit (see page 13).
• Before each use, check that:
- Alarm is securely mounted out of the patient’s reach (see page 19) and functions properly
by activating alarm (see pages 22-24).
- Indicator lights are in clear view of staff (see page 19).
• DO NOT mix old and new batteries or battery brands. This may cause rupture or leakage and
damage alarm (see page 7).
• DO NOT allow batteries to deplete while in the alarm. Change batteries immediately when
hearing the low battery “chirp.” Depleted batteries may leak and corrode, causing damage to
the electronics and reliability. When storing the alarm for a short period with power “on” to
maintain custom voice messages and settings, check the alarm every week to make sure the
batteries are still operable and the alarm is still on. If the alarm low battery alert is chirping,
or the alarm does not power up, the batteries are depleted and must be removed. DO NOT
leave depleted (“dead”) batteries in the alarm to avoid corrosion (see page 8).
• Remove batteries when storing the alarm for an extended period to prevent depleting the
batteries and potential corrosion (see page 8).
• 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).