Posey Sitter On Cue Alarm

Sitter On Cue Alarm Features

• Four volume settings
• Suitable for use with a chair, bed, or toilet
• Seven alert tones and/or voice-recorded messages
• Reduces the chance of injuries caused by unassisted exits
• Includes 4 "AA" batteries for immediate use after unboxing
• offer caregivers peace of mind that their patients are being safely monitored
• Mute Mode silences the alarm at the bedside while alerts are sent via nurse call systems
• It is compatible with all Posey sensors, covering your needs throughout from the ED to the ICU
• Mute Mode silences the alarm at the bedside while alerts are sent via nurse call systems
• Low battery indicator light and audible cue alert caregivers when it’s time to replace the batteries
• It is recommended for alerts staff of attempted bed, chair, or toilet seat exits by high-fall-risk patients
• The Sitter On Cue may be used with an optional cable to connect to the nurse call system
• Activates as the patient attempts to rise and removes pressure from the sensor or unfasten their sensor belt

More About Posey Sitter On Cue Alarm:

• Seven alarm tones- There are seven-alarm tone options that can be used in different patient rooms or to discern between different caregivers or levels of fall risk for easy patient identification
• Four alarm modes - Four alarm modes allow for facility choice regarding caregiver notification in the event the alarm is triggered. The alarm modes are “Voice and Tone”, “Tone Only”, “Voice Only” and “Mute.
• Three alarm volumes - Three alarm volume settings allow for facility choice regarding caregiver notification in the event the alarm is triggered. The volume options are low, medium, and high. The default alarm tone volume is high. Note: The audible cue volume will always remain on the lowest setting to promote patient rest but keep the caregiver informed. Audible cues include confirmation of connections and activation.
• Custom Recording - Allows a family member, friend, or caregiver to record a personal message that will sound if pressure is removed from the sensor pad or the sensor belt is unfastened. the recording will play only if the alarm mode is set to “Voice” or “Voice and Tone”. This feature can provide patient communication in their language, or by a caregiver or family member for familiarity.
• HOLD Button - This allows you to remove a patient from a sensor pad without the need to turn off the alarm (e.g. for therapy, toileting, or socializing). The alarm will resume monitoring when the patient returns to the sensor pad
• Optional alarm delay of 0, 1, or 2 seconds -  Allows you to adjust alarm timing for each patient. The delay allows you to define the number of seconds between the time pressure is removed from the sensor, the sensor belt is unfastened, and the time the alarm activates.
• Dual Sensor monitoring - This alarm connects to any Posey sensor pad, (chair, toilet, commode, stretcher, over-mattress, and sensor belt). The alarm activates when weight is removed from the sensor pad, or the sensor belt is unfastened. While two sensors can be connected to the alarm, only one can be used for monitoring at a time
• Nurse Call Interface - Provides alarm notices in a patient’s room and nurse call system notification points. If connected to a nurse call, the Sitter On Cue has the ability to be muted, silencing the alarm at the patient’s bedside. It will still alarm at nurse call system notification points
• Latching Mode - When selected, a caregiver is required to interact with the alarm after pressure is removed from the sensor, even if pressure is re-applied to the sensor pad or the sensor belt is reattached
• Failsafe sensor alarm - The Posey Sitter On Cue activates if the alarm is monitored and a sensor cord is removed from the alarm
• Visual and Audible low battery warning - The low battery LED will flash red when batteries are low and an audible cue will say “low battery” when batteries are critically low, alerting caregivers of the need to change batteries
• AC Power Adapter Input - For connection of optional external AC power supply
• Impact-resistant cover -  Helps minimize damage if dropped.

Indications for Use:

• Patients with diminished cognitive or mobility skills
• Patients receiving medications that may cause disorientation, drowsiness, dizziness, or frequent urination
• Patients (new or existing) with a history of falls, or who are assessed to be at risk of falling based on your selected fall-risk assessment
• Patients who are restless or prone to get up in the middle of the night, e.g., due to incontinence, or with nighttime voiding habits

How to Prepare the Sitter On Cue for Use?

Battery Installation:

•  Slide the power switch to the OFF position before inserting/changing the batteries
• Press down above the arrow and slide the battery compartment door completely off. Set battery door aside
• Insert four (4) new “AA” alkaline batteries as pictured inside the battery compartment. Take care not to damage battery contacts
• Reattach the battery compartment door. Slide it shut, locking it into place

Setting Alarm Mode:

The Sitter On Cue has four (4) alarm modes. These allow you to select an alarm notification best suited to patient and facility needs.

Mode Features:

• Voice & Tone:  Depending on whether a custom voice recording is made, either the factory default voice or a custom voice recorded message plays once, followed by the selected alarm tone. The tone continues to play until the alarm is placed on hold, pressure is applied to the sensor pad, or the sensor belt is fastened.
• Tone: This is the factory default mode. The selected alarm tone plays until the alarm is placed on hold, pressure is applied to the sensor pad, or the sensor belt is fastened
• Voice only:  This mode requires the nurse call cable to be plugged into your alarm and the appropriate wall jack from your nurse call system. Custom voice or factory default voice message plays repeatedly until the alarm is placed on hold, pressure is applied to the sensor pad, or the sensor belt is fastened. This mode also activates the facility nurse call system. Automatically switches to VOICE & TONE if a nurse call cable is removed from the alarm.

Note: 

There will be no alert at the nursing station or at the bedside if the nurse call cable is unplugged from the alarm

To Change/Select Mode:

• Lift the programming control protective cover
• Ensure the alarm is on
• Press the MODE button on the left side of the alarm to scroll through the mode selections. The last mode heard is the mode utilized when the alarm is activated

Setting Alarm Mode:

• ​ When “Voice Only” or “Mute” are selected, you must have the nurse call cable plugged into your alarm and the appropriate wall jack for your nurse call system. Ensure that the nurse call system indicators (nursing station and wall light) are activated when the cable is unplugged from the wall jack
• Replace the programming control protective cover, securing it into place

Posey Sitter On Cue Alarm Instruction Manual