Stand Up Bed Alarm - Patient monitoring alarm for beds

Stand Up Bed Alarm

Units of Measurement: Each

From AUD $316.00

Description

WHAT IS THIS PRODUCT?

The Stand Up Bed Alarm is placed on top of the mattress underneath the bottom bed sheets. It is triggered when the person gets out of bed. It is made with a sewn, wipeable vinyl cover and has two ties to secure it around the mattress.

The alarm is typically positioned so that the person’s hips and shoulders rest on the pad. This ensures sufficient weight is applied as the person turns or shifts position between hips and shoulders. The unit includes a built-in delay of approximately 0.5 seconds to reduce false alarms caused by minor repositioning.

Some users under 40kg / 90lbs may not generate enough pressure for reliable activation. Spare internal contact sheets are available.

There are two options for alerting carers:

  • Alarm Box – produces an audible sound
  • Nurse Call Plug – connects to the Nurse Call Paging System and triggers carers’ pagers

The Alarm Box has variable volume and comes with a 16′ cable. The Nurse Call version connects to the Nurse Call Paging System and includes a double adaptor, allowing a standard nurse call button to be used alongside the alarm.

A 10m/32′ Extension Cord is also available. Extension cords can be linked together so the alarm box can be positioned virtually anywhere. Most facilities place the alarm box in corridors, although some route it through ceilings or adjacent rooms to the nurses’ station.

Inside the mat are contact sheets, which trigger the alarm. Over time, these can wear and will need replacement. We supply spare internal contact sheets so the full product does not need to be replaced.

We recommend purchasing spare contact sheets with your order. Click here to view a video showing how to change the Stand Up Floor Alarm contact sheets.

The spare parts available for this product are:

Stand Up Alarm Spare Contact Sheets Stand Up Alarm Spare Contact Sheets
Stand Up Alarm Spare Alarm Boxes Stand Up Alarm Spare Alarm Boxes
Stand Up Alarm Spare Nurse Call Plugs Stand Up Alarm Spare Nurse Call Plugs

WHO IS THIS PRODUCT SUITABLE FOR?

The Stand Up Bed Alarm is suitable for people under care where carers or nurses need to know when they are moving off the bed.

BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Place the mat on the mattress so that the person’s hips and shoulders are positioned over the pad. It is recommended to place the alarm under incontinence sheets or pads, ensuring the additional material does not prevent activation. Excess padding may distribute weight too widely and reduce sensitivity.

The straight edge of the Pad with the opening must go on the side of the mattress. Ensure both pieces of tape are wrapped underneath the mattress as shown in the photos above to stop the Pad from moving.

WHAT IS THIS PRODUCT MADE FROM?

Wipeable material, foam, and various electrical components.

WARNING

Patient Stand Up Alarms can be a very helpful way of monitoring a patient without physical or chemical restraint. They are normally used for people who stand from a chair or get out of bed and may be at risk of falling.

Some patients may be able to walk, but due to dementia and mobility issues, they may place themselves or others in danger.

Technical

STOCK KEEPING UNIT (SKU), WEIGHT, GLOBAL TRADE ITEM NUMBER (GTIN)

SKU DETAILS WEIGHT GTIN
444B Alarm Box 0.8kg / 1.7lbs 9349145007057
444BNC Nurse Call – 1 Black Band 1.0kg / 2.3lbs 9349145007064
444BC2 Nurse Call – 2 Black Bands 1.0kg / 2.3lbs 9349145007071


SIZE

Alarm mat size: 84cm x 67cm / 33″ x 27″ (Length & Width)
Alarm cord length: 5m / 16′

GLOBAL MEDICAL DEVICE NUMBER (GMDN)

12585

Cleaning

CLEANING METHOD

Wipe clean.

MAXIMUM WASHING TEMPERATURE

N/A

DETERGENT

Use a mild hospital grade disinfectant.

DRYING METHOD

Air dry in the shade.

CLEANING WARNING

Only use and store the product when it is dry. Test your cleaning chemicals on a discreet area to make sure it will not damage the material.

Important

Warranty: 12 months. All Contact Sheets can be easily replaced if necessary.

Warning: When using a double adaptor, if the patient’s Nurse Call button is removed from the adaptor, then the automatic Nurse Call system may not alert staff. There may be occasions when the facility does not want the patient to have a Nurse Call button as they may have dementia and be pushing the button for no reason. We understand that the patients should always have access to a Nurse Call button, so if this is removed, we recommend documenting this in their care plan. If the patient’s Nurse Call button is removed then the Pelican Stand Up Alarm can be plugged directly into the wall socket without using the double adaptor.

Warning: Choking Hazard. The Alarm Box and Nurse Call plug includes a small component as part of the design. This product may not be suitable for an individual who has a tendency to place inedible objects in their mouth.

FAQ's

Choosing Between Wired and Wireless Alarms

HOW DOES THE ALARM WORK?

🔌 Wired: Each alarm pad plugs into an Alarm Box or Nurse Call System with a wired cable. The alarm noise can come directly from the Alarm Box, or alert through a facility’s Nurse Call System.

📶 Wireless: Each alarm pad plugs into a Transmitter. When the alarm is activated, the Transmitter sends a wireless signal to the Receiver which makes an alarm noise, or alerts a facility’s Nurse Call System.


IS INSTALLATION COMPLICATED?

🔌 Wired: Simple plug-and-play setup with no pairing required.

📶 Wireless: Requires initial pairing between the Transmitter and Receiver. Intricate set-ups involving multiple Transmitters or Receivers may seem complicated for some users.


WHAT SET-UP OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE?

🔌 Wired: Each pad generally needs its own sounding Alarm Box or Nurse Call Plug attachment. However, if using two alarm pads in close proximity (eg. a Stand Up Floor Alarm on either side of a bed), a Y-Connector can be used to run two pads into a single Alarm Box or Nurse Call Plug. One pad cannot be plugged into multiple Alarm Boxes.

📶 Wireless: Multiple pairing options are available. For example, up to four alarm pads can be paired to one Receiver, or one alarm pad can sound through multiple Receivers.


WHICH TYPE HAS THE LONGEST RANGE?

🔌 Wired: Limited by the length of the cable, although 10m/33ft Stand Up Alarm Extension Cords are available to increase the distance between the pad and the Alarm Box.

📶 Wireless: Allows greater freedom of placement, with the Receiver able to be located elsewhere in the home or facility without needing to use cables. Maximum range is approx. 50 metres / 165 feet.


WHICH TYPE HAS FEWER TRIP HAZARDS?

🔌 Wired: Cables may create a trip hazard if not routed carefully. Alarms come with a sign to alert carers and staff that an alarm is in place.

📶 Wireless: No cable between the Transmitter and Receiver means tripping hazards are reduced.


WHICH TYPE IS MORE RELIABLE?

🔌 Wired: Direct wired connection with no wireless signal involved generally experiences fewer false alarms caused by signal interference.

📶 Wireless: Uses a wireless connection, allowing flexible placement. Walls, metal objects, and other environmental factors may weaken the strength of the wireless signal.


WHAT ARE THE BATTERY REQUIREMENTS?

🔌 Wired: Powered by a 9V battery in the alarm box. Nurse Call Plug versions do not require batteries and plug into wall power outlet.

📶 Wireless: Requires two alkaline batteries in both the Transmitter (AAA) and Receiver (AA). An optional power adaptor is available for the Receiver only.


WHICH TYPE REQUIRES LESS MAINTENANCE?

🔌 Wired: Fewer electronic components to monitor. The alarm should be tested regularly to ensure it is working properly.

📶 Wireless: Batteries should be checked and replaced periodically. The alarm should also be tested regularly to ensure it is working properly.


CAN THE INTERNAL CONTACT SHEETS BE REPLACED?

🔌 Wired: Replacement contact sheets are available if the original contact sheet becomes damaged or stops working. All alarm pads work with internal contact sheets that wear down with use.

📶 Wireless: Wireless alarm pads cannot be opened to replace contact sheets. If internal contact sheets break or the short cable that connects the pad to the Transmitter is damaged, a new pad will need to be purchased.


WHICH TYPE IS BETTER FOR SHARED ROOMS?

🔌 Wired: Alarm sounds directly at the bed or chair location, unless it is plugged into a Nurse Call System or a Stand Up Alarm Extension Cord is being used.

📶 Wireless: Receiver can be placed with a caregiver, at a nursing station, or in another room. The Receiver can also be plugged into a Nurse Call System.


WHO SHOULD CHOOSE A WIRED OR WIRELESS ALARM?

🔌 Wired: Ideal for users who want a simple solution and are comfortable with a cable connection.

📶 Wireless: Ideal for users who want greater flexibility, reduced cable clutter, or remote notification capability.

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