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Table of Contents

How The Bed-Check

System Can Work For You ................................................3

Programmed/Inputted Operating Characteristics..................................... 3
Printable Outcome-Based Information.................................................. 3
Patient’s Information................................................................................ 4
Exportable Outcome-Based Information of Last 24 Alarms

for Database/Spreadsheet Analysis..............................................4

Reset Information..................................................................................... 4
Information Subject to Output to Printed Report or Computer File...........4

How To Use the System ........................................................................................ 5

(Complete detailed instructions)
Sensormat

............................................................................................... 5

Control Unit ............................................................................................. 6

Manual Programming Guide................................................................................10

Programming Procedure ..................................................................................... 12

Nurse Call Installation Instructions.................................................................... 14

Care and Maintenance ........................................................................................ 15

Interfacing with the Nurse Call System................................................................15

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 16

Warranty Information ........................................................................................ 18

Summary of Contents for Vr

Page 1: ...Bed Check Model Vr Bed Check Sensormat An Outcome Based System User Manual 0163 440 C ...

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Page 3: ... 24 Alarms for Database Spreadsheet Analysis 4 Reset Information 4 Information Subject to Output to Printed Report or Computer File 4 How To Use the System 5 Complete detailed instructions Sensormat 5 Control Unit 6 Manual Programming Guide 10 Programming Procedure 12 Nurse Call Installation Instructions 14 Care and Maintenance 15 Interfacing with the Nurse Call System 15 Troubleshooting 16 Warran...

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Page 5: ...put Patient ID Audible Reset Alarm can be enabled or disabled Nurse call system normally open or closed Select the Tone Option and change the type of alarm sound to the one best suited for the patient Select the Relay Action type of electrical impulse needed by the nurse call system Select the Hold Time in seconds before MONitoring begins from 1 to 20 seconds Alarm Delay time in seconds from 1 to ...

Page 6: ...s Information that is depicted on the screen can be sent to a text txt file for later printing or export to a word processing program and Alarm history can be exported to a comma delimited file that can be imported into a spreadsheet database program Alternatively the control unit can be put into service as it is shipped to you You may choose to disregard and not utilize the programmable printable...

Page 7: ...tain the correct position of the Sensormat always use the enclosed rubber bands and metal clips A Thread one end of the band through the hole of the clip to form a loop Pass the other end of the band through the loop and pull tight to form a knot at the base of the clip B Thread the other end of the band through the Sensormat hole to form a loop Bring the lip through the loop and pull tight to for...

Page 8: ...orm properly trying a different Sensormat may resolve the problem Control Unit Operation The Bed Check Model Vr control unit provides the following indicators and functions HOLD The yellow HOLD indicator is illuminated when the control unit is on and waiting to begin monitoring When the HOLD indicator flashes it indicates that there is weight on the Sensormat and the Control unit will begin MONito...

Page 9: ...ntrol Unit begins to again monitor and it is taking longer to care for or remove the patient resident from the bed press RESET again to renew the 25 second temporary HOLD time If the care giver has completed the task and the control unit is still in the temporary blinking HOLD status press RESET to immediately begin MONitoring before leaving the room MONitor The green MON indicator is illuminated ...

Page 10: ...atient s reach and sight but where it is readily accessible to the nursing personnel Avoid unit placement in any area where it might come in contact with bodily fluids If the patient can reach the Control Unit without moving off of the Sensormat relocate the Control Unit The Control Unit alternatively can be placed in a Bed Check wire holster for placement on the back of the bed s headboard Plug t...

Page 11: ...by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory as a system and have met all applicable FDA regulations The Bed Check system is categorized as Nurse Call Accessory Equipment and is tested to UL Standard 1069 by Edison Testing Labs ETL and CSA 22 2 No 205R Do not pull bend or twist or otherwise strain the power connection to the Control Unit as doing so may cause power interruption When power is inte...

Page 12: ... manual is readily available as a guide Manually Programmable Features There are five user selectable features each offering several options 1 Alarm sound characteristic 2 Nurse call system relay action the type of electrical impulse required by the nurse call system 3 Hold delay time in seconds that elapses before MONitoring occurs 4 Alarm delay time in seconds that elapses from the moment the pa...

Page 13: ...es a lot of adjusting while being placed in bed may require a longer HOLD delay time It is good practice to always press RESET when leaving the patient and not depend on the automatic MONitoring function The alarm volume may be adjusted to balance the needs of alerting the staff to a patient out of bed against the needs of nearby patients who may be affected by the alarm The volume may be adjusted...

Page 14: ...nt panel come on and the unit beeps Note All three indicator lights ALARM MONitoring HOLD should be lit at this time If not start over with step one 4 You are ready to program the sound option If you do not wish to change the sound press RESET to skip this step and go to Step 5 To make a change The numeric display on the left side of the front panel shows the current sound selection Match the nume...

Page 15: ...s closure 1 Repeated pulses 2 One Shot 3 No pull out protection do not use or no nurse call system The MONitoring indicator should go out and the ALARM and HOLD indica tors should remain lit 6 If you do not want to change the HOLD time press RESET to skip this step and go to Step 7 Use the up arrow to select the desired HOLD time The HOLD time is adjustable from 1 to 9 seconds Programming through ...

Page 16: ...options is 1 to 9 seconds This unit is now programmed Nurse Call Installation Instructions The Bed Check Vr with Accessory Port performs the same functions as the standard Vr monitor but does have a significant advantage for facilities with 1 4 input jacks The facility s existing Nurse Call cord is plugged directly into the Bed Check Vr monitor via the port in the bottom center of the monitor as s...

Page 17: ...t to obtain the appropriate adapter If your facility does not have a biomedical department please contact Bed Check at 1 800 523 7956 If requesting information on interfacing the Control Unit to a nurse call system please have the following information available The brand of your nurse call system A description of the system s call cord or pillow speaker including the type of plug and number of pi...

Page 18: ...power to the unit Problem Control Unit alarms during set up Check 1 Is the connector between the Sensormat and Control Unit snapped in properly 2 Has the cord been pulled from the Sensormat or its connector 3 Is the mat a Bed Check Sensormat 4 If the unit is programmed for a nurse call cord pull out protected verify that the cord is plugged into the unit Test the system s operations daily Failure ...

Page 19: ...patient weighs less than 100 pounds has the system been tested with that patient 7 Did the patient get up and return to bed upon hearing the alarm 8 Has the Sensormat cord been pulled out or damaged check moving bed parts Problem Room alarm triggered No call at nursing station or Nurse call will not turn off after an alarm Check 1 Is the nurse call plug firmly connected to the patient station or a...

Page 20: ...h the Control Units e Any Control Units which have the serial numbers altered defaced or removed f Any Control Units which have been altered or modified in any way without the express written consent of Bed Check g Any Control Units which have been repaired other than by Bed Check 7 RESPONSIBILITIES OF WARRANTOR UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY a In the event of a defect malfunction or other failure of...

Page 21: ...l d Any Sensormat which has the serial numbers altered defaced or removed e Any Sensormat which has been altered or modified in any way without the express written consent of Bed Check f Any Sensormat which has been repaired other than by Bed Check 7 RESPONSIBILITIES OF WARRANTOR UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY a In the event of a defect malfunction or other failure of the product not caused by any mi...

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Page 24: ...y utilizing a high value electrolytic capacitor as a power source This capacitor is maintenance free but does require system power input every 30 to 60 days to maintain the Date Time data The recommended recharge time is 2 5 hours for a full charge If this information is lost however the unit will automatically reload the information from the host PC during set up for the next patient This is an a...

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