Short Description

A tablet dispenser that provides an auditory and visual reminder alarm to take medication at the right time. It is a seven day tablet dispenser, designed to hold up to four doses per day. The SimpleMed Plus version is connected to the phone line and performs a daily monitoring service to ensure a dose is not missed.

Models

SimpleMed - medication management only

SimpleMed Plus - medication management and personal emergency response system

More Details

Display
The SimpleMed has 28 tablet compartments for seven day use, with up to 4 doses per day. The tablet compartments are made of semi-transparent plastic. The days of the week are written at the bottom of each column. The four compartments for each day are numbered. There is a blue LED light under each tablet compartment which indicates which lid to open.

There is a digital LCD display screen which displays the date and time. Written messages can be programmed in for each dose such as 'Take with food' which will come up on the display screen when the dose is required.

Function
For each dose, the appropriate compartment will illuminate one hour prior to the scheduled dose. If the compartment has not been opened in this hour an audible reminder alarm will sound. Opening the compartment will turn off the light and the reminder alarm.

Monitoring Service
There is the option of SimpleMed (SimpleMed Plus) connecting to a monitoring service. The SimpleMed unit is connected to a phone line and performs a daily status call to the monitoring centre. The monitoring centre is sent an alert if a dose is missed or the wrong compartment is opened. The monitoring centre will send an email or text message to the family member or care giver. The supplier does not provide the monitoring service.

Installation
The SimpleMed is provided with a power adaptor. In the event of a power shortage there is a back up battery which provides 12 to 18 hours of charge. The dosage schedule is entered using the keypad next to the display screen.

Factors To Consider

Always check with a pharmacist before storing medications in a dispenser or storage container as some medications require special storage conditions and some medications cannot be kept in the same container as others.

Maintenance

Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.

Place Of Manufacture

Unknown

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 a fact sheet about standards contact us or visit www.ilcaustralia.org/home/standards.asp