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The Posey Sitter On Cue Alarm is an important part of your falls management program. Ensure all parts of this system are operational before leaving a patient unattended. 8645 Before using the Posey Sitter On Cue, read this entire manual and save for future reference.
Contents Before You Begin ......................... 3 Features of the Sitter On Cue and the Sitter On Cue AC System ..........4-6 Preparing the Sitter On Cue for Use ...................7-8 Setting Alarm Mode ........................9-10 Setting Alarm Tone........................11 Adjusting Alarm Volume ......................12 Time Delay ..........................
The Sitter On Cue activates as the patient attempts to rise and removes pressure from the sensor. The Sitter On Cue may be used with an optional cable to connect to the nurse call system. Indications for Use: Persons who may benefit from the use of the Posey Sitter On Cue include: Patients with diminished cognitive or mobility skills.
FEATURES Features of the Sitter On Cue FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW (OPEN BATTERY DOOR) RIGHT SIDE VIEW LEFT SIDE VIEW Sitter On Cue www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739...
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Nurse Call Interface. Provides alarm notice at patient’s room and nursing station. If connected • to 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.
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CONTENTS AND BRACKET OPTIONS Each Sitter On Cue is shipped to you with: Alarm (1) • “AA” Alkaline batteries (4) • 8276 Bracket and Clip • Instructions for Use • NOTE: If you require the ability to run on AC power, order 8645AC.
Preparing the Sitter On Cue for Use Battery Installation: The battery-operated Sitter On Cue 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.
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The patient has removed pressure from the pad Rapid Red ALARM or another event has occurred that requires a nurse’s attention Sitter On Cue www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739...
SETTING MODE 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 Depending on whether a custom voice recording is made, either the factory default VOICE &...
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Check at the nurse’s station to ensure that the indicator for the appropriate patient alarms on the nurse call system and the wall light, indicating there is no pressure on the sensor or chair belt sensor is unfastened. Sitter On Cue www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739...
SETTING TONE Setting Alarm Tone The Sitter On Cue has seven (7) available tones. This allows you to differentiate between patients and other equipment alarms. To Select Tone: 1. Lift the programming control protective cover (Fig. 7). 2. Ensure alarm is on 3.
6. Continue to press the VOLUME button until you hear the desired volume. The last sample heard is the volume in use. 7. Replace the programming control protective cover, securing it into place. Fig. 11 Sitter On Cue www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739...
BEFORE alarm activates. Set a delay, if any, to meet the needs of each patient. The Sitter On Cue gives you the option of a 0, 1, or 2 second alarm delay. If set to 1 or 2 seconds,...
RECORDING A MESSAGE To Record a Message The Posey Sitter On Cue has a feature that allows a caregiver or family member to communicate a verbal “warning” message about unassisted sensor pad exits to a patient without having to be physically in the room with the patient.
Connecting to AC Power (Optional) The Posey Sitter On Cue is equipped with a DC jack to allow you to use AC power to operate the alarm when the 8645AC is ordered (includes AC power adapter). To ensure proper alarm function and to prevent damage to the alarm, only use the AC power adapter supplied by Posey.
NURSE CALL INTERFACE Nurse Call Interface You can connect the Sitter On Cue to your facility nurse call system when you connect the optional Nurse Call Cable. This allows you to add the options and notification associated with your specific nurse call system such as nursing station notification and patient room lights and sounds.
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DO NOT use the alarm or sensor if it does not activate each time weight is removed • from the sensor or the chair belt sensor is unfastened. Replace alarm and sensor with working units and retest before leaving the patient unattended. Sitter On Cue www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739...
MONITORING Monitoring with a Sensor The following instructions will help you set up and safely use the Sitter On Cue with a sensor. TIPS TO PROTECT SENSORS FROM DAMAGE To avoid inconvenience to staff and patients, and to protect sensors from damage, you should follow these steps: Only use Posey sensors with the Posey alarm.
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6. Inspect sensor cord and nurse call cable (if in use) to ensure they are out of the footpath and DO NOT pose a tripping hazard. Sitter On Cue www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739...
10 seconds for the person to remove pressure from the sensor. If pressure is not removed, the alarm will sound. Press the HOLD button. You have 30 seconds to remove pressure from at least one of the sensor pads. Sitter On Cue www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739...
USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS The Sitter On Cue and Use of Physical Restraints 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. The position of the sensor pad is vital when using a restraint. Make sure the restraint is applied cor- rectly per instructions for that device.
• batteries and potential corrosion. The Posey Sitter On Cue 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, test the alarm and sensor for proper operation prior to putting in service with a patient, and each time before leaving the patient unattended.
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Adapter Cable Replacement Contact Posey Customer Service for nurse call cable adapters available for various nurse call sys- tems. Posey offers 21 varieties of nurse call adapter cable sets. Please request document M6253 for a list of all nurse call adapter systems.
MOUNTING Mounting the Sitter On Cue There are multiple mounting options to choose from for the Sitter On Cue: The Sitter On Cue ships with the 8276 bracket listed below. If you plan to use the Sitter On Cue for stretcher sensor monitoring or commode sensor monitoring, please refer to the Instruction Sheets for these products, 8316 and 8333.
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5. Make sure sensor, nurse call cables, and/or AC adapter cables can be secured out of the way and do not present a tripping hazard. INDICATOR SLIDE ALARM SLIDE LIGHTS ALARM DOWN PRESS RELEASE LEVER SCREW HOLES RELEASE LEVER Sitter On Cue www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739...
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6. To remove alarm, gently push release lever IN while sliding alarm up and out (Fig. 40 page 26). 7. Make sure sensor and/or nurse call cables can be secured out of the way and do not present a tripping hazard. Sitter On Cue www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739...
DO NOT leave depleted (“dead”) batteries in the alarm to avoid corrosion. Remove batteries when storing the alarm for an extended period to prevent depleting the batteries and potential corrosion. Sitter On Cue www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739...
Check that buckle is securely fastened and there are no loose wires. • SOLUTION: Exit Alarm Mat Check that there is no weight on sensor. • Check that sensor cord and RJ11 plug are clean and undamaged. Check plug connection to alarm. • Sitter On Cue www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739...
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Check that the correct side of the bed sensor pad is “UP” under the mattress. • When the patient lies down they may not be making contact with the sensor to activate monitoring. • Try a different position for the sensor pad. Most patient weight is normally under buttocks. Sitter On Cue www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739...
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PROBLEM: Sensors slide around when the head of the bed is raised or lowered on beds with foam overlays. SOLUTION: Anchor the sensor(s) on top of the mattress, under the foam overlay with the Posey Grip and • clips provided.
(2) years after date of purchase (the “Warranty Period”) that the Posey Sitter On Cue is defect-free in materials and workmanship. If the product is found to be defective in workmanship or materials, the Posey Company will replace it without charge within the Warranty Period.
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