Halo™ Infant Tag User Guide
Halo™ Infant Tag User Guide
Instructions for the Halo™ Infant Tag
Introduction
As an essential part of the Halo infant
protection system, the infant tag helps
to protect and identify infants in your
care. Each tag is labeled with a unique
serial number and manufacturing date
for easy, accurate identifi cation.
The tag is designed to ensure a snug and
comfortable fi t.
Tag pulse technology allows tags to emit
periodic signals to the Halo system that
allow facilities to accurately track and
locate infants.
Proper banding will limit the incidence
of nuisance alarms. A properly fastened
strap should keep the bottom of the tag
against the infant’s skin, without either
restricting the infant’s circulation or
causing discomfort.
Xmark offers the Velcro Strap and
Stockinette for attaching the tag. How-
ever, facilities are free to use other
banding solutions, such as the Coban™
Self-Adherent Wrap family of products
from 3M.
Items Required
HALO infant tag (AR3TA01-00P)
•
Secure Strip
•
(AR3SS01-000—roll of 5000)
Velcro Strap
•
(AR3WS01-VLC–package of 10)
and;
Stockinette
• (AR2WSD1-SOC,
AR3WS01-MED or AR3WS01-
SML–package of 50)
or;
other band, such as 3M Coban
Cleaning the Tag
Follow these recommendations for cleaning
the tag. Tag straps are single-use. Do not
clean or re-use.
Use a mild soap and water to
•
remove any apparent debris or
Secure Strip residue.
Disinfect tags by wiping with an
•
alcohol sanitizer or germicidal
cleaner for 60 seconds. Use only
cleaners marked as safe for plastics.
Tags are incompatible with disin-
fectants containing Glycol Ether.
Dry with a soft, clean cloth.
•
Do not use an autoclave to clean
•
the tag or serious damage may
result.
Applying the Secure Strip
Remove a Secure Strip from the roll.
1.
Bend the tape slightly to separate the
Strip from the roll.
Center the Secure Strip on the
2.
bottom of the tag and press the
adhesive side fi rmly into place.
Attaching the Tag
Attach the tag following the below proce-
dures, or using an alternative band such as
3M Coban.
Using a Velcro Strap
From the top of
1.
the tag (green
side), insert
the tab of the
strap through
t h e a r m o f
the tag opposite
the serial number,
making sure the tan colored side of
the strap faces the tag.
Pull the strap tight.
2.
Carefully peel the backing from the
3.
Secure Strip to expose the adhesive.
Place the tag on the infant’s limb,
4.
usually just below the calf.
Guide the tab end of the strap
5.
around the limb and insert the tab
through the other arm of the tag,
from the bottom.
Make sure that the strap is snug
6.
enough not to be dislodged but not
so tight that it restricts circulation
or causes chafi ng, then fold the tab
over the tag arm and press it into the
Velcro to hold the tag in place.
Cover the tag with a stockinette
7.
to help prevent the tag from being
dislodged.
Using a Stockinette
Stockinettes come in three sizes: small,
medium and large. Select a size that will fi t
comfortably on the infant.
Carefully peel the backing from the
1.
Secure Strip to expose the adhesive.
Place the tag
2.
on the infant’s
limb, usually
just below the
calf.
Slip the Stocki-
3.
nette over the
tag to hold it in place.
Periodic Check and Bathing
It is good practice to check the tag at the
start of every shift. Rotate the tag on a
regular basis to relieve impressions on the
infant’s skin. Although these marks are not
injurious or permanent, rotation may ease
any parental concerns.
Be sure to apply a new Secure Strip when-
ever the position of the tag is changed,
including after bathing.
Storage
Store tags in the Tag
Rack (AGETR01-
000) at room tem-
perature. The Tag
Rack holds up to
42 tags. Regularly
ro t a t e yo u r t a g
inventory so that tags are used evenly.
Bottom
(Sensing Surface)
Top
Arm
