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The Posey KeepSafe Essential
is an important part of your
falls management protocols.
Ensure all parts of this
system are operational
before leaving a
patient/resident
unattended.
8373, 8373NP
Before using the Posey KeepSafe Essential, read this entire
manual and save for future reference.
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  • Page 1 The Posey KeepSafe Essential is an important part of your falls management protocols. Ensure all parts of this system are operational before leaving a patient/resident unattended. 8373, 8373NP Before using the Posey KeepSafe Essential, read this entire manual and save for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Monitoring in Cord and Magnet Mode ..........27-28 Connecting Magnet Cord to Patient/Resident ......29-30 Patients/Residents with Pacemakers or Defibrillators ......30 The KeepSafe Essential and Use of Physical Restraints ....31 Warnings and Cautions ............... 32-34 Alarm Cleaning and Storage ..............35 Battery Maintenance .................36 Troubleshooting Guide ...............37...

  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN Before You Begin The Posey KeepSafe Essential is an easy to use, restraint free addition to your falls management program. The KeepSafe Essential provides an early warning when a patient/resident attempts to rise from a bed, chair or toilet.
  • Page 4 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Contraindications NOTE: The KeepSafe Essential may not be suitable for all high fall- risk patients/residents. See Posey catalog for other options for such patients/residents. The KeepSafe Essential should NEVER be used as the only means of surveillance for: Agitated, combative or suicidal patients/residents.

  • Page 5: Features

    FEATURES Features of the KeepSafe Essential FRONT VIEW SUSPEND SUSPEND INDICATOR MAGNET PLATE www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739 KeepSafe Essential...
  • Page 6 FEATURES REAR VIEW (Open Battery Door) SUSPEND ON/OFF SWITCH (WITH NP VERSION, NO ON/OFF SWITCH) Tone Volume TONE VOLUME Voice Tone Voice & Tone MODE BATTERY COMPARTMENT LEFT SIDE VIEW AC POWER ADAPTER INPUT www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739 KeepSafe Essential...
  • Page 7 DC jack. For AC connection. • AC adapter. The KeepSafe Essential 8373AC enables users to • operate on AC electrical power. (To obtain the AC adapter with the 8373 alarm, order the 8373AC).

  • Page 8: Contents

    CONTENTS Each KeepSafe Essential is shipped to you with: Alarm (1) • Magnet with adjustable length cord and locking clip (1) • “AAA” Alkaline Batteries (4) • NOTE: If you require the ability to run on AC power, order 8373AC or 8373NPAC www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739...

  • Page 9: Options

    8278N Narrow Saddle 8208 Wall Bracket – 8288 Alarm Bracket – Bracket – wheelchair mounting wall mounting IV pole *3M and Command™ are the worldwide trademarks or registered trademarks of 3M. www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739 KeepSafe Essential...

  • Page 10: Preparing The Keepsafe Essential For Use

    Preparing the KeepSafe Essential for Use Battery Installation: The battery-operated KeepSafe Essential 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 11 PREPARING Preparing the KeepSafe Essential for Use (Cont.) Take care when installing new batteries. The alarm will not • work if batteries are installed improperly. ALWAYS install a completely new set of batteries when the • chirping due to low battery power sound begins. DO NOT replace a single cell, but all cells in the alarm.

  • Page 12: Storing Your Keepsafe Essential

    STORING Storing Your KeepSafe Essential If you are storing the KeepSafe Essential for an extended period of time, you should turn the alarm off and remove the batteries. Batteries start to corrode after an extended period of time (just like a flashlight). Corroded batteries will damage the alarm and may cause it not to function, or to function intermittently.
  • Page 13 Remove batteries when storing the alarm for an extended period to prevent depleting the batteries and potential corrosion. The Posey KeepSafe Essential 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...

  • Page 14: Setting Alarm Mode

    SETTING MODE Setting Alarm Mode The KeepSafe Essential has three (3) alarm modes. These allow you to select an alarm signal best suited to patient/resident and facility needs. Mode Features Pre-recorded voice message plays once, followed by VOICE & the selected alarm tone. The tone continues to play...

  • Page 15: Setting Alarm Tone

    SETTING TONE Setting Alarm Tone The KeepSafe Essential has five (5) available tones. This allows you to differentiate between patients/residents and other equipment alarms. To Select Tone: 1. Ensure alarm is on and magnet is on face plate. 2. Remove the battery compartment door...

  • Page 16: Adjusting Alarm Volume

    The last sample heard is the volume in use. 7. Replace the battery door and slide shut, locking into place. NOTE: Cat. 8373NP does not have an ON/OFF switch. To set Alarm Volume for Cat. 8373NP, follow all steps above except step 1. www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739 KeepSafe Essential...

  • Page 17: The Suspend Button

    If the alarm and/or magnet do not function properly, remove the alarm and magnet from service and replace them with a properly functioning alarm and/or magnet. Ensure the LED, indicating monitoring, is blinking green. www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739 KeepSafe Essential...

  • Page 18: Connecting To Ac Power (Optional)

    Connecting to AC Power (Optional) The Posey KeepSafe Essential is equipped with a DC jack to allow you to use AC power to operate the alarm. When the 8373AC or 8373NPAC is ordered, it includes an AC power adapter. To obtain a replacement power adapter, order Cat.

  • Page 19: Mounting The Keepsafe Essential

    • 8289 Wheelchair bracket (for mounting on back of wheelchair) • If you plan to use the KeepSafe Essential for stretcher sensor monitoring or commode sensor monitoring, please refer to the Instruction Sheets for these products, 8316 and 8333. www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739...
  • Page 20 MOUNTING Mounting the KeepSafe Essential (Continued) To purchase additional brackets contact your Posey sales representative, or call Posey Customer Service at 1.800.447.6739. PRIOR TO USING ANY BRACKET, YOU SHOULD CHECK THAT: Alarm is securely mounted out of the patient’s/resident’s reach and •...
  • Page 21 4. To remove alarm, gently push release lever IN while sliding alarm up and out (Fig. 11). 5. Make sure magnet, and/or AC adapter Fig. 11 cable can be secured out of the way and do not present a tripping hazard. www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739 KeepSafe Essential...
  • Page 22 4. To remove alarm, gently push release SLIDE lever IN while sliding alarm up and out ALARM (Fig. 14). DOWN Fig. 13 SLIDE ALARM PRESS RELEASE LEVER Fig. 14 www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739 KeepSafe Essential...
  • Page 23 IN while sliding alarm up and out RELEASE (Fig. 16).Make sure magnet and/or LEVER PRESS LEVER SLIDE OUT AC adapter cable can be secured Fig. 16 - Alarm/Bracket out of the way and do not present a (Front View) tripping hazard. www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739 KeepSafe Essential...
  • Page 24 Pull straight down along the wall at least 15 inches. The strips will stretch and release from the wall. The Posey 8208CS will adhere to the following types of wall surfaces: painted, stained or varnished wood, glass tile, painted cinder block, plaster, metal or wallboard.
  • Page 25 6. To remove alarm, gently push release lever IN while sliding alarm up and out (Fig. 14 page 22). 7. Make sure magnet can be secured out of the way and does not present a tripping hazard. www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739 KeepSafe Essential...
  • Page 26 Chair/Wheel Chair Mounting (Continued) WITH 8269 ALARM ATTACHMENT BRACKET 1. To attach the KeepSafe Essential to a wheelchair using the 8269 Alarm Attachment Bracket, first wrap the strap around the wheelchair frame and then attach the buckle, tightening strap securely.

  • Page 27: Monitoring In Cord And Magnet Mode

    Adjust cord length EACH TIME you raise or lower the bed or the • mattress head section to account for this movement. Make sure cord is not impeded by pillows or bedding, and is not • entangled in side rails or in the headboard. www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739 KeepSafe Essential...
  • Page 28 TESTING MAGNET CORD ALWAYS check magnet when con- HOLD/SUSPEND necting it to a Posey alarm. You can check a magnet by removing it from the face plate of the alarm (Fig. 20). When the magnet is disengaged, the alarm should sound.

  • Page 29: Connecting Magnet Cord To Patient/Resident

    Reattach magnet to resume monitoring. If alarm fails to activate, inspect magnet and check all connections. Do not leave a patient/resident unattended unless the alarm activates each time the magnet is removed from the face plate. www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739 KeepSafe Essential...

  • Page 30: Patients/Residents With Pacemakers Or Defibrillators

    CONNECTING MAGNET CORD Connecting Magnet Cord to Patient/Resident (Cont.) Patients/Residents with Pacemakers or Defibrillators The Posey KeepSafe Essential is designed to safely monitor patients/ residents with external or implanted: Pacemakers • Defibrillators • However, extra care must be taken with Fig.

  • Page 31: The Keepsafe Essential And Use Of Physical Restraints

    USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS The KeepSafe Essential 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/resident’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 32: Warnings And Cautions

    If the alarm low battery alert is chirping, or the alarm does not power up, the batteries are depleted and must be removed. DO NOT leave depleted (“dead”) batteries in the alarm to avoid corrosion. www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739 KeepSafe Essential...
  • Page 33 Remove batteries when storing the alarm for an extended period to • prevent depleting the batteries and potential corrosion. The Posey KeepSafe Essential is an electronic device. It may fail • to work if subjected to severe shock, such as being dropped, or immersed in liquid.
  • Page 34 To reduce the risk of severe injury or death: ALWAYS keep magnets AT LEAST 1½” (4 cm) from these devices and • implant sites. NEVER tape or adhere any magnet to these devices or implant sites. • www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739 KeepSafe Essential...

  • Page 35: Alarm Cleaning And Storage

    DO NOT use sprays or liquids that may damage battery contacts. • Tilt case DOWN and use liquid cleaners sparingly. Make sure liquid • does not get into main section of alarm case. Make sure compartment is completely dry before inserting • fresh batteries. www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739 KeepSafe Essential...

  • Page 36: Battery Maintenance

    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. www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739 KeepSafe Essential...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting Guide

    Replace the old batteries with four (4) new “AAA” alkaline batteries. • PROBLEM: Alarm “chirps.” SOLUTION: A “chirp” sound indicates a low battery. Insert four (4) new “AAA” • alkaline batteries. DO NOT mix old and new batteries, or different brands of batteries. www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739 KeepSafe Essential...

  • Page 38: Product Specifications

    Current Drain Non-alarmed monitoring mode 0.22 mA, maximum alarm volume 132 mA Alarm Maximum 100 ± 5dB Volume Voltage Range 4.6-6.3 VDC Low Battery Audible, low battery “chirp” about every 15 seconds when batteries need changing Warning www.posey.com 1.800.447.6739 KeepSafe Essential...

  • Page 39: Limited Lifetime Warranty

    WARRANTY AND REPAIR Limited Lifetime Warranty The Posey Company is committed to manufacturing the best quality products. Posey warrants to the original purchaser that the Posey KeepSafe Essential 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.
  • Page 40 KeepSafe Essential ® Instruction Manual Posey Company • 5635 Peck Road, Arcadia, CA 91006-0020 USA Phone: 1.800.447.6739 • Fax: 1.800.767.3933 • www.posey.com © 2015 Posey Company. All rights reserved. M6188 REV D 022615...

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