Posey Stretcher Sensor Pad - Manual


Steps to Apply Stretcher Sensor Pad
1. Check that sensor pad, cord and plug are clean and
undamaged.
2. Place sensor pad under patient’s buttocks.
3. Place non-slip Posey Grip on mattress at area chosen for
sensor pad. Place sensor pad over Posey Grip across width
of stretcher.
4. Place bottom sheet over sensor pad. (See illustration A )
5. Route the sensor pad cord to the alarm. Check that the
sensor pad cord is not stressed, is clear of moving parts of
stretcher, and does not pose a tripping hazard.
6. Insert plug into jack labeled “sensor” on the side of alarm.
Alarm will activate. Press the HOLD button. You have 30
Stretcher Sensor Pad (Up to 15 Days of use)
Designed for stretcher use with Posey Fall Alarms ONLY!
REF
8316 Stretcher Sensor Pad (Up to 15 Days of use)
Before You Begin
The Posey Sensor Pad, in conjunction with a Posey Alarm, is an
important part of your fall management protocols. Ensure all
parts of this system are operational before leaving a patient
unattended. This system does not prevent falls or injury from
falls and is not a substitute for patient care, caregiver attention
and a comprehensive fall management protocol in your facility.
8316
Sensor Pad
Under
Buttocks
Side
Rails
Mattress
Stretcher Frame
A
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Testing Alarm and Sensor Pad
ALWAYS check sensor pads
when connecting them to a
Posey alarm. You can check a
sensor pad by attaching it to
the sensor input on the
alarm, activating the alarm
and placing pressure on the sensor pad. 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 stretcher 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 pad.
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death,
ALWAYS follow these steps after putting the sensor pad in
place and before leaving patient unattended (see
instructions below). DO NOT use any alarm or sensor pad
that does not alarm each time it is tested.
1. Make sure alarm is ON and in monitoring mode.
2. Check that the plug on the sensor pad cable is not
damaged (plug broken, or wires disconnected) and is
securely connected to the alarm.
3. Disconnecting the sensor pad from the alarm will cause
the alarm to activate. This is called a “failsafe” mode.
Disconnect the sensor pad to make sure the failsafe mode
works. DO NOT use the alarm if the alarm does not sound
when the sensor pad is disconnected.
TESTING STRETCHER
SENSOR PAD
• This device may not be suitable for all high fall-risk patients.
See Posey catalog for other options for such patients.
• NEVER connect Posey sensor pads to other manufacturers’
alarms.
• NEVER connect Posey alarms to other manufacturers’ sensor
pads.
The Posey Stretcher Sensor Pad is designed primarily for above
mattress use. In the event you intend to locate the sensor pad
under the mattress, you must first test the sensor pad with the
alarm plugged in and turned on, with the patient weight on the
mattress, before leaving a patient unattended.
Mount alarm at side of stretcher away from side rail operation.
seconds to transfer the patient to the stretcher before
monitoring begins.
7. Test sensor pad and alarm (see testing alarm and sensor pad)
8. Position patient on stretcher, with weight centered on
sensor pad.
Posey
®
Stretcher Sensor Pad
FALL MANAGEMENT