Read and follow these Installation instructions, particularly the warnings
and cautions, before using your TABS
®
mobility monitor. Failure to do so
may result in injury or death to a person in your care.
Test your TABS mobility monitor for proper operation before each use
and:
• inspect the cord, clip, disk, bracket and monitor for any signs of
damage.
• inspect the Dual Lock
®
fastener for any signs of wear.
• inspect the disk to be sure it is free from any sticky or oily
substances.
• listen to the voice message to make sure it is understandable and
appropriate.
• replace any components with signs of wear or damage immediately.
Use your monitor in conjunction with your facility’s fall management
program. TABS monitors are not a substitute for proper nursing care.
The effectiveness of the TABS system relies entirely on an immediate
response by the caregiver to the TABS alarm.
Keep the TABS cord free of all encumbrances at all times. Place the cord
on top rather than under pillows. Do not place items on the bed, chair or
monitoring location that may interfere with the cord assembly.
Use the proper length of TABS cord. Using a length outside the
caregiver’s predetermined safety zone may result in injury to a patient.
Only use a TABS cord with the TABS monitor. Any other cord,
particularly a cord with higher elasticity, may be unsafe and result in
injury to a patient.
The TABS mobility monitor will not stop a person from leaving a bed,
chair, wheelchair or room. It is intended only to alert a caregiver that a
person may need assistance. Other interventions may still be required
for some people.
The TABS mobility monitor and TABS Sidekicks pressure pads can be
defeated by a cognitively aware person, a person with only a few
moments of lucidity or an uncooperative person. Properly assess each
individual before the TABS mobility monitor is used.
Use only the Dual Lock fastener or screws that came with your
shipment to mount the monitor brackets. Non-conforming fasteners may
hinder the device's effectiveness.
Make sure you have thoroughly read and understand the TABS mobility
monitor instructions before using the pressure pads.
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