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Instruction Manual

Sitter II

Cat. 8281

The Posey Sitter II is an important part of your fall management protocols.

Ensure all parts of this system are operational before leaving a

patient unattended.

Before using the Posey Sitter II,

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Page 1: ... Posey Sitter II is an important part of your fall management protocols Ensure all parts of this system are operational before leaving a patient unattended Before using the Posey Sitter II read this entire manual and save for future reference ...

Page 2: ...ng the Sitter II 17 Bed Mount 17 Wall Mount 18 Chair Mount 19 Monitoring with a Sensor 20 21 Using Two Sensors 22 Steps to Apply Under Mattress Sensor 23 Steps to Apply Over Mattress Sensor 24 Steps to Apply Chair Sensor Pad 25 The Sitter II and Use of Physical Restraints 26 Warnings and Cautions 27 28 Sensor Not Functioning 28 Adaptor Cable Replacement 28 Alarm Cleaning Storage and Battery Mainte...

Page 3: ... may not be suitable for high fall risk patients See Posey catalog for other options for such patients The Sitter II should NEVER be used as the only means of surveillance for Agitated combative or suicidal patients Patients at extreme risk of a life threatening fall ex patients with bone injuries or previous hip fractures For these patients Posey recommends use of the Sitter II along with a more ...

Page 4: ...LED Low Battery LED TONE Delay ARROWS to scroll through choices SELECT POWER POWER LED VOLUME NURSE CALL OUTLET MICROPHONE MIC RECORD LED PLAY RECORD Features of the Sitter II Front View Left Side View Right Side View SELECT Sitter II POWER HOLD LOW BATTERY ...

Page 5: ...the bed or chair Optional alarm delay between 0 10 seconds Allows you to adjust alarm timing for each patient The delay allows you to determine by alarm the number of seconds between the time pressure is removed from the sensor chair belt sensor is unfastened or PIR sensor is activated and the time the alarm activates Sensor monitoring This alarm connects to any Posey sensor pad including chair to...

Page 6: ...s shipped to you with Alarm 1 C Alkaline Batteries 4 Standard Bed Bracket Cat No 8276 1 Wall Chair Bracket without wire clip Cat No 8276 1 Also available Nurse Call Cable Cat No 8282 with RCA Jack to connect alarm to nurse call system ...

Page 7: ...detected ALWAYS install a completely new set of batteries when the low battery light flashes DO NOT replace a single cell but all cells in the alarm DO NOT mix old and new batteries or battery brands within a battery pack 4 batteries Use of mixed batteries or batteries installed incorrectly may cause battery damage and may damage the alarm Remove any alarm from use and send to the appropriate faci...

Page 8: ...r four 4 minutes of no battery power To store the alarm for short periods push the POWER button to turn the alarm off No lights should be blinking To store the alarm for an extended period turn the alarm off and remove the batteries to prevent battery corrosion from damaging the alarm DO NOT mix old and new batteries when restarting the alarm see page 7 Always close the battery door during storage...

Page 9: ...urse call system Automatically switches to TONE if nurse call cable is removed from alarm see page 16 To Change Select Mode NOTE Voice Only and Mute work only when the nurse call cable is plugged into your alarm and the appropriate wall jack for your nurse call system With this feature all mode options are available Follow these steps to change or select alarm mode 1 Ensure the alarm is powered on...

Page 10: ... nurse s station when the alarm is activated 6 When Voice Only or Mute are selected nurse call cable needs to be plugged into your alarm and the appropriate wall jack for your nurse call system ensure that the indicator for the appropriate patient has been alarmed when the cable is unplugged from either the alarm OR the wall jack To test the modes requiring nurse call interface remove pressure fro...

Page 11: ...nnect the chair belt sensor or make sure the PIR sensor is activated 2 Press the SELECT button until the tone setting blinks fig 4 3 Press the arrows to scroll through the selections Each time you press the arrow to change the tone a two 2 second sample of the tone music is played 4 Continue pressing the arrow until you get the desired tone music selection The last sample heard is the tone music u...

Page 12: ...NAL NOISE EXPOSURE STANDARDS 1910 95 To Change Volume 1 Ensure the alarm is powered on and the sensor is attached to the alarm The alarm should be in active monitoring mode green LED light flashes above the Power button fig 5 Place pressure on the sensor pad connect the chair belt sensor or make sure the PIR sensor is activated 2 Press the SELECT button until the volume level blinks fig 5 3 Press ...

Page 13: ...mpts to exit a bed or chair 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 To Set Time Delay 1 Ensure the alarm is powered on and the sensor is attached to the alarm The alarm should be in active monitoring mode green LED light flashes above the P...

Page 14: ...he red record LED will also light 5 In a normal voice speak into the microphone aperture labeled MIC fig 7a NOTE Changing alarm volume will not change message recording volume Your distance from the MIC and how loud you speak controls message volume To increase volume re record message in a louder voice with your mouth closer to MIC 6 Recording will stop when you release the RECORD button or time ...

Page 15: ...lt sensor is connected or the PIR sensor is connected the alarm light will switch from yellow to green and begin monitoring Always verify the green light is flashing and the alarm and sensors are monitoring before leaving the patient unattended 4 The HOLD feature Allows patient to be away from bed or chair for extended periods without alarm activating e g for meals therapy toileting etc Helps ensu...

Page 16: ... alert to the nursing station remove the cable from the wall jack with the alarm on This should trigger a visual or audible signal alerting staff at the nurse s station that the cable is unplugged and cannot function Be sure the nurse call cable is plugged back in before leaving the patient unattended If the mode on the alarm is set to Mute there will be no alarm sounding at the patient s bedside ...

Page 17: ...d bracket that fits head and footboards 2 1 cm 5 cm thick 1 Use wire bracket Cat No 8276 for head or footboard mounting fig 10 2 Slide alarm onto bracket from top down until it locks in place fig 11 You will hear an audible click when the alarm slides into place on the bracket 3 Choose location on head or footboard where patient cannot reach or tamper with the alarm or connections 4 Pull bracket w...

Page 18: ...chors into wall Make sure it is safe to drill and there are no pipes or electrical wires that could be damaged Drill holes where marked and insert anchors Position bracket over holes Insert and tighten screws 4 Slide alarm onto bracket from top down until it locks in place 5 To remove alarm gently push release lever IN while sliding alarm up and out fig 14 6 Make sure sensor and or nurse call cabl...

Page 19: ...of the patient s reach where an existing chair screw can be removed to mount bracket figs 15 and 16 2 Use a screwdriver to remove chair screw Save for step 4 3 Place flat side of bracket against chair back with release lever pointing DOWN 4 Reinsert screw through the top horizontal slot of bracket and into chair frame 5 Use a screwdriver to secure bracket to chair 6 Slide alarm onto bracket from t...

Page 20: ...m each time it is tested 1 Make sure alarm is ON and in monitoring mode LED light is flashing green above POWER button 2 Check that the RJ11 plug on the sensor cable is not damaged plug broken or wires disconnected and is securely connected to the alarm 3 Disconnecting the sensor from the alarm when the power is on will cause the alarm to activate This is called a failsafe mode Disconnect the sens...

Page 21: ...needed use an incontinence pad to protect sensor from urine or other liquids 3 Make sure sensor lays FLAT on chair or bed surface directly under patient s weight and that sensor cord is not folded back under the pad 4 Check that there is no risk that chair sensor pad will be trapped in a hammocking chair seat To reduce this risk place a foundation cushion on seat under sensor see Posey Cat No 7110...

Page 22: ...or at shoulder blade level Try different positions until you find the ones best suited to patient needs and activity level Chair use The Sitter II allows you to use a chair sensor pad along with a chair belt sensor The belt acts as an aid to help position the patient Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings for the sensors you choose To Activate Alarm Connect sensor cord plugs to the two ja...

Page 23: ...ide of alarm fig 27 8 Test sensor and alarm see below 9 Position patient in bed with weight directly over sensor 10 Verify green LED over Power button is flashing indicating alarm is activated in monitoring mode before leaving patient unattended Sensor at Shoulder Position Sensor Under Buttocks Bed Frame Mattress Fig 26 Fig 27 OPEN SENSOR Outlet Testing Alarm and Sensors ALWAYS check sensor when c...

Page 24: ...in monitoring mode before leaving patient unattended Sensor At Shoulder Position Sensor Under Buttocks Mattress Bed Frame A B Fig 29 OPEN SENSOR Outlet Fig 30 Testing Alarm and Sensors 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 31 When the pressur...

Page 25: ...hair Belt and PIR Sensor NOTE Refer to the warning label and product insert for these sensors Follow all warnings use instructions and steps for proper attachment OPEN SENSOR Outlet Fig 32 Testing Alarm and Sensors 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 t...

Page 26: ... 29 page 24 If straps cross over sensor pad and patient moves pressure from straps may prevent alarm from activating If patient falls out of bed or chair and is suspended in the restraint serious injury or death may occur from chest compression or suffocation fig 34 ALWAYS use Hospital Bed Safety Workgroup HBSW compliant bed side rails Use gap fillers to reduce the risk that patient s body or limb...

Page 27: ...call functions by activating alarm and removing pressure from the sensor pad unfastening chair belt sensor or activating PIR sensor EACH TIME before leaving patient unattended see pages 20 21 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...

Page 28: ...he alarm activates when pressure is removed from the sensor mattress when you unfasten the chair belt sensor or activate the PIR sensor If alarm fails to activate inspect sensor and check all connections DO NOT use the alarm or sensor if it does not activate each time pressure is removed from the sensor the chair belt sensor is unfastened or the PIR sensor detects activity Notify the appropriate f...

Page 29: ...ernal electronic parts and cause a malfunction For instructions on how to store your Sitter II alarm while maintaining custom settings see page 8 Disposal Dispose of per facility policy Be sure to follow all laws that apply Battery Compartment General Cleaning 1 For general cleaning a soft cloth or cotton swabs are best 2 DO NOT use sprays or liquids that may damage battery contacts 3 Tilt case DO...

Page 30: ... liquid have leaked into pad Patient may not be heavy enough to activate sensor Shoulder Placement Adjust sensor so it is centered at shoulder blade area and patient makes contact with pad Try a different sensor location Most patient weight is normally under buttocks Buttocks Placement Check that sensor pad is directly under patient s weight Shoulder placement may be needed for a very small indivi...

Page 31: ...ve batteries from alarm for at least 1 hour to allow alarm to reset Re record message Chair Pad Sensor Make sure the sensor cord is not folded back under pad Make sure sensor pad air intake neck of chair sensor pad is clear and not blocked Air must flow freely in and out of the sensor Check that there is no weight in the chair such as a box bag or book Check seating positioning aides A heavy wheel...

Page 32: ...custom voice message does not play see page 14 Solution Remove batteries from alarm for at least 1 hour to allow alarm to reset Replace batteries as needed and check that battery contacts are clean Re record message Problem Low Battery indicator is flashing on the Alarm see pages 7 8 Solution Flashing light indicates low batteries Replace with four 4 new C cell alkaline batteries Problem Sensors s...

Page 33: ...I Mobile Chair Belt System Cat 8280S Includes Mobile Chair Belt Sensor with D ring attachments 8371 Sitter II Under Mattress Bed System Cat 8280U Includes Under Mattress Bed Pad Sensor 8292 Posey Sensors and Accessories for use with Sitter II Disposable 30 Day Over Mattress Sensor Cat No 8283 Electronic pressure sensitive sensor pad for over mattress use Minimum patient weight of 55 lbs 25 kgs to ...

Page 34: ...lide forward Attaches to chair with D rings Hook and Loop Alarm Belt Cat No 8372 8372L Chair Belt Sensor forms an electronic circuit Activated when conductive fabric is separated by pulling on bright yellow hand loop Also serves as a positioning aid for patients who tend to slide forward Attaches to a chair with D rings The 8372L is designed for use with larger patients and on larger chairs such a...

Page 35: ...Notes ...

Page 36: ...ser that the Posey Sitter II is defect free in materials and workmanship If the product is found to be defective in workmanship or materials we will replace or repair it without charge This warranty does not cover accidental damage water immersion improper care alteration or misuse and excludes claims for loss or theft Service under this warranty is available by contacting the Posey Customer Servi...

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