CHAPTER
3 Responding to Alarms
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CA630 In-Service Manual
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Nurse Call
1.
When a resident pushes the plunger on the Nurse Call cord, an
Assistance
Required
alarm is generated. The control unit beeps twice every 2 seconds
to alert caregivers. A green status indicator light flashes in conjunction with
the beeps for a visual alert.
2.
Proceed to the resident and attend nurse call request.
3.
Assist the resident.
4.
Reset the Nurse Call cord by pulling the plunger up.
5.
If the Enforce Joint Commission feature is activated, you must select an
Event Cause.
From the Client computer, click anywhere in the Assistance Required
Alarm Message Box to access the Event Information window.
Select an Event Cause.
Guidelines for Pressing the Hold Button
1.
Press the Hold button to initiate a 30-second alarm pause. Press the Hold
button again to cancel the 30-second pause.
2.
The system turns off if no weight is applied to the pad after the 30-second
pause. The system reactivates once weight is applied to the pad.
3.
To discontinue monitoring and avoid triggering an alarm, press the Hold
button. While the control unit is in the Hold mode you can safely remove
the resident from the Sensor Pad and disconnect the Sensor Pad and the
Nurse Call cord.
N
OTE
:
While in Hold mode, an
Assistance Required
alarm (generated by pushing
the button on the Nurse Call cord) will not alarm at the unit but will post at the
Client computer and in the Reports.
