Posey KeepSafe Essential - Monitoring in Cord and Magnet Mode

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Monitoring in Cord and Magnet Mode
A “false alarm” may occur if cord is too short
and minimal patient/resident movement disconnects clip from
patient/resident or magnet too quickly. If cord is too long,
patient/resident may be able to move out of the “safety zone”
without alarm activating.
The Cord and Magnet Mode can be used to monitor patient/resident in
bed, or on a chair or toilet. An adjustable slider lets you choose the cord
length best suited to each patient/resident.
Cord length selection will vary depending on patient/resident needs,
bed, or chair mount position, and other factors. It is the caregiver’s
duty to determine the acceptable range of movement (“safety zone”)
for each patient/resident. Consider the following when choosing
proper cord length:
BED USE
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Cord should allow enough movement to enhance sleep comfort,
but be short enough to alert staff if patient/resident moves out of the
“safety zone”.
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Consider the extra distance from head of bed to wall if monitor is
wall mounted.
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Cord should be in DIRECT LINE from patient/resident to magnet on face
of alarm.
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Adjust cord length EACH TIME you raise or lower the bed or the
mattress head section to account for this movement.
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Make sure cord is not impeded by pillows or bedding, and is not
entangled in side rails or in the headboard.
MONITORING