Fall Savers Infrared Movement Detection Monitor
The Fall Savers Infrared Movement Detection Monitor is designed to be attached to the side of a hospital bed frame. It works by emitting an infrared signal along the length of the bed. If a patient either falls or attempts to leave the bed, the monitor will be activated. It will alert the caregivers immediately, significantly diminishing the likelihood of falls, injuries, and unattended wandering.
What's Included?
- 1 x Fall Savers Infrared Movement Detection Monitor
- 1 x Swivel Bracket
- 1 x 9V Battery
- 2 x Velcro strips for attaching
Who Can Use the Fall Savers Infrared Monitor?
The Fall Savers Infrared Movement Detection Monitor is designed to sense a fall or unattended wandering in vulnerable patients. It is designed for use in care homes and care facilities by guardians and caregivers who are concerned about the overall health of their patient. We would recommend the Bedside Monitor in situations for patients with:
- Low levels of mobility
- Dementia
- Other health conditions
- A significant risk of injury
How Can the Fall Savers Infrared Monitor Reduce Injury Risk?
The Fall Savers Monitor relies on its passive infrared (PIR) sensors to detect changes in infrared energy, which humans release as heat. If the motion sensor detects an increase in infrared energy, meaning someone has moved within its range, it is activated and sounds an alarm. This ensures that caregivers can arrive at the patients' room as soon as movement has occurred, potentially providing immediate care or preventing the patient from wandering off if they suffer from dementia.
Where Do I Place the Monitor?
When installed, the Fall Savers Monitor must be aimed across the length of the bed. Please note that the sensing range of the monitor cannot be over 6 metres, so keep it as close to the bed as possible. It can be mounted with the Bed/Chair Mounting Bracket, but the The best results are usually obtained using the optional Extension Bracket to extend the monitor from the foot of the bed with monitor facing back towards a wall just behind the head board of the bed.
The swivel bracket that is supplied with the Infrared Bedside Monitor aids in the versatility of the design, meaning that you can fit the monitor in discreet hard to reach parts of the room to ensure that the monitors aren't tampered with. It also means that you can fit the monitor in a wider range of places in the room, with the swivel design fitting most corners.
How Do You Use the Fall Savers Bedside Monitor?
It can be used on its own or with a nurse call system, meaning that it is useful for a wider range of places such as care homes, hospitals and residential homes.
Once you've purchased your Bedside Monitor, you will be faced with a number of choices before you set it up. The choices are:
- Use the device through a nurse call system or on its own
- Use the device through batteries or through mains power
How Do You Use the Fall Savers Bedside Monitor on its Own?
Using the Bedside Monitor on its own is easy, as all you need to do is place the monitor by the patients' bed and set the device to the settings that you want. Position the infrared beam so it's pointed across the patient, and then choose between either a beep or a chime alert noise. This extra loud noise will emit from the device, ideal for alerting any nearby caregivers.
How Do You Pair the Fall Savers Monitor with a Nurse Call System?
Should you want to pair your Fall Savers Monitor with a nurse call system, you will need the appropriate cable. After choosing between mono and stereo (found on your nurse call system), you can buy the appropriate cable from our website.
Is the Fall Savers Monitor Compatible with "Aid Call" Alarm Systems?
"Aid Call" branded alarm systems use a different connection system to the standard mono/stereo connection used by Fall Savers systems. In order to connect your Fall Savers system with an Aid Call system, you will need a connective adaptor which can be purchased separately.
To find out which connection is right for your Aid Call device, please click here.
How Do I Connect the Bedside Monitor to the Mains?
No matter if you decide to select using the monitor on its own or with a nurse call system, you can still decide to power the monitor by the mains. If this is the case, you will need to buy a Mains Power Adaptor that you can buy from our website. This can reduce the money spend on replacement batteries, while also ensuring that your patient is never at risk because of a loss of battery power.
If Used on Its Own, How Loud Is the Alarm?
The Fall Savers Infrared Motion Detection Monitor is loud enough so that if you are in the next room you will still be able to hear it. You can choose between chime alert tones or beep alert tones, allowing you to select a catered alarm that is better suited to your ears. As the alarm is loud it can be used through the night and you will be able to hear it should your patient leave their bed while you are asleep.
Why Is the Bedside Monitor an Excellent Alternative to Sensor Pads?
Plenty of care homes, hospitals and care facilities aren't usually suitable for sensor pads, often because they are inconvenient and their range is limited. The Bedside Monitor is an excellent alternative for when carers determine that the use of sensor pads is undesirable. The infrared design ensures that a user's movement will always be tracked, and if the Bedside Monitor is connected to a nurse call station then the caregiver will always be alerted of when the monitor is triggered.
How Do You Know When You're on Low Battery?
If you opt to use batteries then the batteries at some point will run out. This shouldn't be a problem as 9V batteries can last for a significant amount of time before starting to run out of power. However, when it does start to run out of power, there will be a flashing warning light that will illuminate and ensure that your patient isn't left without their bedside monitor.
What are the Specifications of the Fall Savers Bedside Monitor?
- Choice between battery and mains power (with optional Power Adaptor)
- Available with beep or chime alert tones
- Compatible with most nurse call systems
- Low battery indicator for fool-proof usage
- Supplied with an easy-mount swivel bracket
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 150 x 40 x 80mm (6 x 1.5 x 3")
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