CHAPTER
3 Responding to Alarms
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CHAPTER 3
Responding to Alarms
Fall Alert
1.
When the resident’s weight is removed from the pad, the control unit beeps
to alert caregivers. A green status indicator light flashes in conjunction with
the beeps for a visual alert.
2.
Proceed to the resident and secure them from the potential fall situation.
3.
Press the HOLD button to stop the alarm. After HOLD is pressed, the
orange light flashes to indicate the system has been paused.
4.
Assist the resident and return them to the sensor pad.
5.
When the resident’s weight is re-applied to the sensor pad, the system
begins monitoring after the 30-second silence period. Or, press the Hold
button again to begin monitoring immediately.
6.
If the Enforce Joint Commission feature is activated, you must select an
Event Cause.
From the Client computer, click anywhere in the Fall Alarm Message
Box to access the Event Information window.
Select an Event Cause.
7.
Chart the event per your facility’s policies and procedures.
N
OTE
:
If the Enforce Joint Commission feature is activated in the RF Technologies’
software, you must select an Event Cause once the alarming device has been reset.
When you reset the alarming device, the Red Alarm changes to a White Alarm in the
Alarm Message Box. If the Enforced Joint Commission is not activated, the Alarm
Message Box clears once the alarm is cleared at the device.
