Short Description
This alarm system consists of an alarm unit and a sensor. It provides an alert via a wireless pager or nurse call system, that a person has risen from their bed or chair and / or is in an area that requires monitoring. The Proxi-Mate range of sensors include bed and chair sensors and an infra red sensor. It is suitable for aged care, home care and hospitals.
Models
Proxi-Mate Fall Prevention system uses a Nurse call pager or a Wireless unit with any of the following sensors.
Sensors:
* Bed Sensor
* Chair Sensor
* Infra Red Sensor
More Details
System Components
The Proxi-Mate system consists of a Proxi-Mate alarm unit and one of a range of Proxi-Mate sensors for different applications.
* The Proxi-Mate Bed Sensor is placed on top of the mattress and notifies the carer as soon as an attempt is being made to leave the bed.
* The Proxi-Mate Chair Sensor uses the same technology as the bed sensor and is specifically designed for use with a seat.
* The Proxi-Mate Infra-Red Sensor is a small, robust motion detector which can be used to monitor motion in a specific area such as a bed, walkway or bathroom. It responds quickly to any movement. Range is approx 5m
Applications
* For the nursing home environment, Proxi-Mate notifies staff through the existing nurse call system or a Proxi-Mate pager, known as Proxi-Mate Wireless
* For home use, Proxi-Mate notifies the carer through the pager
All Proxi-Mate alarm systems come ready to go "out of the box". If it is to be used with a nurse-call system, the Proxi-Mate system is supplied with the appropriate plug installed (Please contact the supplier for more details).
Place Of Manufacture
Tasmania Australia
Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see www.ilcaustralia.org.au/Using_Assistive_Technology/standards_regulation
