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Cat. 8281
Sitter II
®
The Posey Sitter II is an important part of your fall management protocols.
Ensure all parts of this system are operational before leaving a
patient unattended.
Before using the Posey Sitter II,
read this entire manual and save
for future reference.
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  • Page 1 Cat. 8281 Sitter II ® The Posey Sitter II is an important part of your fall management protocols. Ensure all parts of this system are operational before leaving a patient unattended. Before using the Posey Sitter II, read this entire manual and save for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Before You Begin ..................3 Features of the Sitter II .................4-5 Each Sitter II is shipped to you with ..........6 Preparing the Sitter II for Use ............7-8 Setting Alarm Mode ................9-10 Setting Alarm Tone ..................11 Adjusting Alarm Volume ................ 12 Time Delay .....................13 To Record a Message ................

  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin The Posey Sitter II is an easy to use, restraint free addition to your fall management program. The Sitter II provides an early warning when a patient attempts to rise from a bed, chair or toilet. This system does not prevent falls or injury from falls and is not a substitute for patient care, rounding and a comprehensive fall management protocol in your facility.
  • Page 4 Features of the Sitter II FRONT VIEW lOW BaTTERy lED POWER lED HOlD lED POWER LOW BATTERY HOLD POWER HOlD MODE DElay VOluME TONE SElECT “aRROWS” SELECT to scroll through choices Sitter II RIgHT SIDE VIEW lEFT SIDE VIEW MICROPHONE RECORD lED RECORD SENSOR...

  • Page 5: Features Of The Sitter Ii

    Provides the ability to mute the alarming function at the patient’ s bedside and just alarm at any nurse call system notification points. • Failsafe sensor alarm. The Posey Sitter II activates if a sensor cord is removed from the alarm. • Battery operated. The alarm utilizes four (4) “C” alkaline batteries. There are no complicated cords or risk of power shortages or shock.

  • Page 6: Each Sitter Ii Is Shipped To You With

    Each Sitter II is shipped to you with: • Alarm (1) • “C” Alkaline Batteries (4) • Standard Bed Bracket (Cat. No. 8276) (1) • Wall/Chair Bracket without wire clip (Cat. No. 8276) (1) • Also available: Nurse Call Cable (Cat. No. 8282) with RCA ¼ Jack 8282 to connect alarm to nurse call system.

  • Page 7: Preparing The Sitter Ii For Use

    Preparing the Sitter II for Use Battery Installation: The battery-operated Sitter II is portable and long lasting. Fresh alkaline batteries have an estimated life of 30 days of daily use. Actual life depends on alarm mode, tone, and volume you select.
  • Page 8 Preparing the Sitter II for Use (Continued) Powering the Alarm On: Press the PoWER button to turn the alarm on POWER (fig. 2b). This will activate the alarm. The lCD Power Low Battery hoLd POWER display on the front of the alarm will show BuTTON current settings.

  • Page 9: Setting Alarm Mode

    Setting Alarm Mode The Sitter II has four (4) alarm modes. These allow you to select an alarm signal best suited to patient and facility needs. Indicator on lCD displays which mode is in use (fig. 3). VOICE & TONE: Depending on whether a custom voice recording is made, either a factory voice or custom voice recorded message plays once, followed by the selected alarm tone.

  • Page 10: Setting Alarm Mode

    Notes Setting Alarm Mode (Continued) 2. Press the SElECT button until the mode setting blinks (fig. 3a) Power Low Battery hoLd 3. Press the arrows to select the mode. 4. If alarm is set to “Voice only” or MODE “Voice and Tone” mode and custom recorded message does not play, re-record message.

  • Page 11: Setting Alarm Tone

    Setting Alarm Tone The Sitter II has ten (10) available tones (4 tones and 6 musical selections). This allows you to differentiate between patients and other equipment alarms. To Select Tone: 1. Ensure the alarm is powered on and the sensor is attached to the alarm. The alarm should be in active monitoring mode (green lED light flashes above the PoWER button, fig.

  • Page 12: Adjusting Alarm Volume

    Adjusting Alarm Volume There are five (5) alarm volume settings: between 85 ± 5dB to 100 ± 5dB. These allow you to select the right volume for facility and/or patient needs. All volume settings are within oSHA standards. For maximum staff alert in noisy areas, use HIGHEST (loudest) volume setting.

  • Page 13: Time Delay

    Time Delay The delay is the time that can elapse AFTER weight is removed from sensor pad, chair belt sensor is unfastened, or PIR sensor detects activity, BEFoRE alarm activates. Set a delay, if any, to meet the needs of each patient. The Sitter II gives you the option of a 0-10 second alarm delay.

  • Page 14: To Record A Message

    To Record a Message The Posey Sitter II has a feature that allows a caregiver or family member to communicate a verbal “warning” message about unassisted bed, chair or toilet exit to a patient without having to be physically in the room with the patient.

  • Page 15: The Hold Button

    The HOLD Button NOTE: HOlD feature will not work unless sensor is plugged into the alarm. 1. Press the HolD button (fig. 8) until the yellow HolD indicator light is flashing. 2. You have 30 seconds to assist patient into or out of bed or chair before alarm returns to monitoring mode.

  • Page 16: Nurse Call Interface With Optional Cord

    2. Insert the other end of cable into wall jack of nurse call panel. Depending on your system, you may need a “Y” adaptor to use the Posey Sitter II and the patient nurse call device at the same time. “Y” adaptors (Cat. No. 8235S) are available from Posey. Contact Posey Customer Service at 1.800.447.6739 or 1.626.443.3143 for assistance.

  • Page 17: Mounting The Sitter Ii

    • one (1) for wall or chair mount. (Cat. No. 8276 (without wire clip) • one (1) for bed mount. (Cat. No. 8276) For additional brackets, call Posey Customer Service at 1.800.447.6739 or 1.626.443.3143. Before each use, check that: • alarm is securely mounted out of the patient’s reach and functions properly by activating alarm (see pages 20-21).

  • Page 18: Wall Mount

    6. Make sure sensor and/or nurse call cables can be secured out of the way and do not present a tripping hazard. POWER LOW BATTERY HOLD SELECT SCREW HOlES SlIDE alaRM Posey Sitter II RElEaSE lEVER RElEaSE lEVER Fig. 14 - alarm/Bracket (Front View) Fig. 13 - Chair/Wall Bracket (Front View) Sitter II ®...

  • Page 19: Chair Mount

    Chair Mount Use wall/chair bracket (Cat. No. 8276, without wire clip) to attach alarm to a wheelchair or Geri- chair frame (figs. 15 and 16). Follow these steps to attach alarm: 1. Choose a location on rear of chair, out of the patient’ s reach, where an existing chair screw can be removed to mount bracket (figs.

  • Page 20: Monitoring With A Sensor

    • alWayS use the plastic tab to release plug (fig. 19). FaIlSaFE FEaTuRE The Posey Sitter II contains a “failsafe” feature that activates the Posey alarm if the sensor is removed from the alarm when the power is on. FOR SaFE uSE IN all SENSOR MODES To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, alWayS follow these steps after putting the sensor in place and before leaving patient unattended (see instructions below).
  • Page 21 4. Check that there is no risk that chair sensor pad will be trapped in a “hammocking” chair seat. To reduce this risk, place a foundation cushion on seat under sensor (see Posey Cat. No. 7110C). 5. Make sure mattress continues to make contact with the sensor and will activate the alarm when pressure is removed, even if the head or foot of the bed is articulated.

  • Page 22: Using Two Sensors

    Using Two Sensors The Posey Sitter II allows the use of TWo Posey sensors to monitor a single patient. Two sensors may be needed to help reduce false alarms for a very small or restless patient who tends to move from top to bottom of bed. The alarm will not activate as long as there is contact with one sensor.

  • Page 23: Steps To Apply Under Mattress Sensor

    Testing Alarm and Sensors alWayS check sensor when connecting it to a Posey alarm. You can check a sensor by attaching it to the sensor cable outlet in the alarm, activating the alarm and placing pressure on the mattress near the sensor area and then releasing (fig.

  • Page 24: Steps To Apply Over Mattress Sensor

    (B) Centered under patient’ s buttocks. Fig. 29 4. Place non-slip Posey Grip on mattress at area chosen for sensor. Place sensor pad over Posey Grip, across width of bed. 5. Use metal clips to secure sensor to mattress. 6. Place bottom sheet over sensor.

  • Page 25: Steps To Apply Chair Sensor Pad

    Testing Alarm and Sensors alWayS check sensor pads when connecting them to a Posey alarm. You can check a pad by attaching it to the sensor cable outlet in the alarm, activating Fig. 33 the alarm and placing pressure on the pad.

  • Page 26: The Sitter Ii And Use Of Physical Restraints

    The Sitter II and Use of Physical Restraints The use of physical restraints should be a last resort, and only after a full physical and mental assessment by the facility healthcare team. If the patient’ s Care Plan calls for the use of a restraint, staff should read and follow all instructions and warnings for the device you choose.

  • Page 27: Warnings And Cautions

    (see page 7). • The Posey Sitter II is an electronic device. It may fail to work if subjected to severe shock, such as being dropped, or immersed in liquid. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, inspect and test alarm function EACH TIME before leaving patient unattended.

  • Page 28: Sensor Not Functioning

    4. Check that there is no risk that chair sensor pad will be trapped in a “hammocking” chair seat. To reduce this risk, place a foundation cushion on seat under sensor (see Posey Cat. No. 7110C). 5. Make sure mattress continues to make contact with the sensor and will activate the alarm when pressure is removed, even if the head or foot of the bed is articulated.

  • Page 29: Alarm Cleaning, Storage And Battery Maintenance

    Alarm Cleaning, Storage and Battery Maintenance Cleaning Sensor, Cables and alarm Housing (exterior ONly) Dampen (but Do NoT soak) a clean cloth with disinfectant. Use extra care to clean sensor cord plugs. To reduce the risk of damage, NEVER: • Use any cleaning substance that contains Phenol or Benzyl; •...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Problem: Continuous alarm with patient in bed or chair (see pages 20-25). Chair Pad Sensor Solution: • Check that sensor cord and RJ11 plug are clean and undamaged. Check plug connection to alarm. • Check sensor pad for creases or damage to vinyl cover. •...
  • Page 31 Try a different position for the sensor pad, such as on top of the cushion. • Is the sensor getting caught in the “hammocking” wheelchair seat? If so, place a foundation cushion on the seat under the sensor (see Posey Cat. No. 7110C). • Try a new sensor if alarm does not sound.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide (Continued) Problem: alarm volume is too low or too loud (see page 12). Solution: • Press the SElECT button until the volume level flashes. Press the arrow buttons, up or down, to adjust the volume to the desired level. Problem: Cannot access the Voice Only or Mute mode settings (see pages 9-10, 16).

  • Page 33: System Components And Options

    System Components and Options NOTE: All Posey Sitter II systems come with: • Alarm (1) • “C” Alkaline Batteries (4) • Standard Bed Bracket (1) • Wall/Chair Bracket, without Wire Clip (1) Available Sitter II Options Sitter II Chair Belt System (Cat. 8280B). Includes Chair Belt Sensor (8360) and Wheelchair Bracket (8289).
  • Page 34 “loop” adhesive strips or screws. Wheelchair Bracket (Cat. No. 8289). Screws into any wheelchair back. Nurse Call adaptors (Various). Adaptors used to connect the Posey nurse call cable to your nurse call system. Contact Posey Customer Service with your nurse call system information to receive pricing and availability of adaptors.
  • Page 35 Notes...

  • Page 36: Product Specifications

    The Posey Company is committed to manufacturing the best quality products. Posey warrants to the original purchaser that the Posey Sitter II is defect-free in materials and workmanship. If the product is found to be defective in workmanship or materials, we will replace or repair it without charge.

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