Introduction - Wespot SecNurse User Manual

1. Introduction

The SecNurse is a bed occupancy detector for beds in nursing homes and elderly care envi-
ronments. An alarm is sent when the patient leaves the bed, or leaves the bed and does
not return within a specified time.
The sensor is based on vision technology. With this technology the sensor can see and
interpret situations. The greatest advantage with this technology is that the sensor, to a
high extent, can be adjusted to the patient's needs. Other advantages are longer pro-
duct lifetime than comparable products and no need for hygienical maintenance, due to
the fact that the sensor does not demand physical contact.
Another advantage of the SecNurse is the adjustable sensitivity. The sensor can either send
an alarm when the patient leaves the bed or as soon as the patient sits on the bed edge.
In addition to this User´s Guide there is a shortguide with the most common functions.
Important!
The sensor is a technical aid, which substantially increases the efficiency per patient at regu-
lar supervision. However, it is only a complement to regular supervision, the SecNurse is not
intended to replace ordinary supervision of the patient by the nursing staff. During certain situ-
ations, the sensor might fail to detect that the patient leaves the bed, incorrect usage or incor-
rect mounting substantially increases the risk. All staff and other concerned should be clearly
informed about these matters. As a result of this Optex can therefore not be responsible for
direct or indirect injuries that arise in connection with or as a result of using the sensor.
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