WHAT IS THIS PRODUCT? The Bed Fall Mat Alarm, is a patient monitoring alarm that is used to help carers know when someone has stood on the mat. It has a single layer of dense foam. It is designed to be used with most beds, but preferably with beds that go low to the ground. It is not designed to be fallen on from a great height, or from a bed that has bed rails up. A warning card is supplied to inform staff that the Mat is in position. This can be displayed in a prominent place to reduce the tripping hazard risk. When not being used, the Bed Fall Mat can be folded up and stored behind the bed head. The main features of this products are: An excellent bed fall mat alarm to help prevent injury from bed falls Alerts staff when someone has fallen For patients who cannot walk, or who cout of bed and fall Supplied with a warning sign to avoid a tripping hazard Highly visible reflective tape on edge to warn staff in low light Single layer of dense foam Inside the Mat are the Contact Sheets, which is the part which triggers the alarm. Over time, the Contact Sheets can wear down and will need to be replaced. We supply spare internal Contact Sheets for if they wear out, which means you no not need to purchase an brand new product. We recommend buying spare Contact Sheets with your order. The spare parts available for this product are: PHOTO DETAILS Stand Up Alarm Spare Contact Sheets Stand Up Alarm Spare Alarm Boxes Stand Up Alarm Spare Nurse Call Plugs There are two options with regard to the Alarm alerting carers: Alarm Box – An Alarm Box which makes a sound Nurse Call Plug – This plugs into the nurse call system and sets off the carers’ pagers The Alarm Box has variable volumes. The Nurse Call version plugs into the nurse call system and comes with a double adapter. This allows for a normal nurse call button to still be used in conjunction with the alarm. Both options come with a 16′ cable. Also available is a 32′ Extension Cord. Extension cords can be linked together so that the alarm box can be placed virtually anywhere. Most facilities keep the alarm box in the corridor, but some have wired it through the ceiling, across other rooms to the nurses’ station. WHO IS THIS PRODUCT SUITABLE FOR? The Bed fall Mat Alarm is suitable for someone who is under care and carers or nurses need to know when they are out of bed. BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Place the mat on the mattress so that it covers the person’s shoulder and hip areas. Pass the two ties under the mattress to secure to the loops on the other side. Once the person is in bed, turn the alarm on. When the person gets out of bed, the alarm will trigger, and will keep triggering until you turn the alarm off, or the person gets back into bed. Spare internal contact sheet are available. WHAT IS THIS PRODUCT MADE FROM? Wipeable material, foam, various electrical components.
