Posey KeepSafe Deluxe User Manual
®
8374, 8374NP,
8374NC, 8374NPNC
KeepSafe
The Posey KeepSafe Deluxe is
an important part of your fall
management protocols.
Ensure all parts of this system
are operational before leaving a
patient unattended.
Before using the Posey
KeepSafe Deluxe, read this
entire manual and save for
future reference.
Deluxe
Instruction Manual
Table of Contents
Before You Begin ..........................................................................................................3
Features of the KeepSafe Deluxe and KeepSafe Deluxe Nurse Call
(KeepSafe Deluxe NC) .....................................................................................4-5
Each KeepSafe Deluxe is shipped to you with ...............................................6
Preparing the KeepSafe Deluxe for Use .........................................................7-8
Storing the KeepSafe Deluxe, Battery Instructions and Care..................8
Setting Alarm Mode....................................................................................................9
Setting Alarm Tone .................................................................................................... 10
Adjusting Alarm Volume ...........................................................................................11
The HOLD Button .......................................................................................................12
The SUSPEND Button ................................................................................................13
Connecting to AC Power (Optional) ..................................................................14
Nurse Call Interface (with 8374NC or 8374NPNC System) ......................15
Mounting the KeepSafe Deluxe ...........................................................................16
Bed Mount ......................................................................................................................16
Wall Mount ....................................................................................................................17
Chair Mount ..................................................................................................................18
Monitoring with a Sensor ................................................................................ 19-20
Steps to Apply Under Mattress Sensor ............................................................21
Steps to Apply Over Mattress Sensor ..............................................................22
Steps to Apply Chair Sensor Pad ........................................................................23
The KeepSafe Deluxe and Use of Physical Restraints ...............................24
Warnings and Cautions ..................................................................... 25-26
Sensor Not Functioning ..........................................................................................26
Adaptor Cable Replacement ................................................................................26
Alarm Cleaning, Storage and Battery Maintenance ................................... 27
Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................................28-30
System Components and Options ...............................................................31-32
Product Specifications .............................................................................................36
Warranty and Repair Information ......................................................................36
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Before You Begin
The Posey KeepSafe Deluxe and KeepSafe Deluxe Nurse Call System (KeepSafe Deluxe NC) is an easy to
use, restraint free addition to your fall management program. The KeepSafe Deluxe provides an early
warning when a patient attempts to rise from a bed, chair or toilet. This system does not prevent falls or
injury from falls and is not a substitute for patient care, rounding and a comprehensive fall management
protocol in your facility.
The KeepSafe Deluxe activates as the patient attempts to rise and removes pressure from the sensor. The
KeepSafe Deluxe NC System includes the Nurse Call Cable component to connect to the nurse call system.
Indications for Use:
Persons who may benefit from the use of the Posey KeepSafe Deluxe include:
• Patients with diminished cognitive or mobility skills. For example, the frail, disabled, senile, or those with
neurologic deficits.
• Patients receiving medications that may cause disorientation, drowsiness, dizziness, or f requent urination.
• Patients (new or existing) with a history of falls, or who are assessed to be at risk of falling based on your
selected fall-risk assessment.
• Patients who are restless or prone to get up in the middle of the night, e.g., due to incontinence, or with
nighttime voiding habits.
• Patients who require mandatory bed rest.
Contraindications:
NOTE: The KeepSafe Deluxe may not be suitable for all high fall-risk patients. See Posey catalog for
other options for such patients.
The KeepSafe Deluxe should NEVER be used as the only means of surveillance for:
• Agitated, combative or suicidal patients.
• Patients at extreme risk of a life-threatening fall (ex. patients with bone injuries or previous hip fractures).
For these patients, Posey recommends use of the KeepSafe Deluxe along with a more intensive fall
management measure. See Posey catalog for options such as floor mats, and/or hip protectors among
other fall management products.
Response Policy:
Make sure your facility has a clearly defined policy for response to fall management and fall alarms. This
may include contacting the patient over the nurse call intercom system and telling them to return to their
bed or chair and waiting for assistance, and/or sending staff immediately to the patient’s location for
assistance. Be sure to place a flag or notification device on the patient’s door, in their room, and next to
the respective patient’s room light at the nurse’s station to identify high fall risk patients and alert staff to
respond quickly to fall alarm situations.
Facility fall management policy should address the frequency of visits by nursing staff to:
• Confirm patient is safe.
• Attend to patient needs for nutrition, toileting, exercise, and therapy.
• Check alarm function every time before leaving patient unattended (see pages 19-20).
If the alarm and/or sensor do not function properly, remove the alarm and sensor from service and replace them with
a properly functioning alarm and/or sensor. DO NOT use the alarm or sensor if it does not activate each time weight
is removed from the sensor, the chair belt sensor is unfastened, or the PIR sensor is activated (see pages 19-20).
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Features of the KeepSafe Deluxe and KeepSafe Deluxe
Nurse Call (KeepSafe Deluxe NC)
REAR VIEW (Open Battery Door)FRONT VIEW
HOLD/SUSPEND
LED
INDICATOR
HOLD/SUSPEND
ON/OFF
SWITCH
SENSOR
OUTLET
TONE
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
LEFT SIDE VIEW
9VDC
VOLUME
MODE
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
NURSE CALL
OUTLET
AC POWER
ADAPTER
OUTLET
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Features of the KeepSafe Deluxe and KeepSafe Deluxe
Nurse Call (KeepSafe Deluxe NC)
• Five alarm tones. There are five different alarm tone options which can be used in different patient
rooms, or to discern between different caregivers or levels of fall risk for easy patient identification.
• Three alarm modes. Three alarm modes allow for facility or alarm choices regarding caregiver
notification in the event the alarm is triggered. The alarm modes are “Voice and Tone”, “Tone Only” and
“Voice Only”
• High and low volume settings. Two alarm volume settings allow for facility or alarm choices regarding
caregiver notification in the event the alarm is triggered. The volume options are low and high.
• HOLD/SUSPEND Button. Allows you to remove a patient from a bed or chair without the need to
turn off the alarm (e.g., for therapy, toileting or socializing). Alarm will resume monitoring when patient
returns to the bed or chair.
• Sensor monitoring. This alarm connects to any Posey sensor pad, including chair, toilet, above and
below bed mattress and chair belt sensor and PIR sensors. Bed sensors work with most institutional
mattress styles and mattress overlays. Alarm activates when weight is removed from sensor pad, chair
belt sensor is unfastened, or PIR sensor detects activity.
• Nurse Call Interface. Provides dual alarm notice at patient’s room and nursing station.
Note: Cat. 8374NC and 8374NPNC come with Nurse Call Cable component as part of the alarm system.
• Failsafe sensor alarm. The Posey KeepSafe Deluxe activates if the alarm is on and a sensor cord is
removed from the alarm.
• Battery operated. The alarm uses four (4) “AAA” alkaline batteries. There are no complicated cords or
risk of power shortages or shock.
• Audible low battery warning. Alarm “chirps” about every 15 seconds when batteries need changing.
This sound is different than any of the alarm tones and easily alerts caregivers of the need to change
batteries.
• DC Jack. For optional AC power connection; adapter sold separately.
• Impact resistant cover. Helps minimize damage if dropped.
(Continued)
NOTE: Cat. 8374NP (No Power Model) does NOT have an ON/OFF switch. This is to prevent patients or
caregivers from turning off the alarm. The only way to turn off this model is to remove the batteries.
manufacturers’ sensors may damage the Posey alarm, cause the fall monitoring system not to
function as intended, and will void the factory warranty.
NEVER connect other manufacturers’ sensors to a Posey alarm. Use of another
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Each KeepSafe Deluxe is shipped to you with:
• Alarm (1)
• “AAA” Alkaline Batteries (4)
• Standard Bed Bracket (Cat. 8276) (1)
• Wall/Chair Bracket without wire clip (Cat. 8276) (1)
• Saddle Bracket (Cat. 8278N) (1)
• Also available: AC power adapter (Cat. 8383) to power KeepSafe Deluxe without batteries
• Nurse Call Cable component (KeepSafe Deluxe NC or 8374NPNC) with RCA 1/4” jack to connect alarm
to the nurse call system
* with 8374NC or
8374NPNC SyStem
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Preparing the KeepSafe Deluxe for Use
Battery Installation:
The battery-operated KeepSafe Deluxe 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.
Alarm will “chirp” about every 15 seconds when new batteries are needed. Change batteries at once.
1. If your alarm does NOT have an ON/OFF switch (Cat. 8374NP),
connect a sensor before inserting the batteries. If your alarm DOES
have an ON/OFF switch (Cat. 8374), slide the power switch to the OFF
position before inserting/changing batteries.
2. Press down on the arrow and slide the battery compartment door
completely off (fig. 1). Set battery door aside.
3. Drape the red ribbon across the battery compartment and insert four
(4) new “AAA” batteries as pictured inside the battery compartment
(fig. 2). Take care not to damage battery contacts. Batteries should be
inserted on top of red ribbon and the loose end of the ribbon should
stick out the other end for easy battery removal (fig. 3).
4. Lay the loose end of the red ribbon on top of the batteries and reattach
the battery compartment door. Slide it shut, locking it into place.
• Takecarewheninstallingnewbatteries.Thealarmwillnotworkif
batteries are installed improperly.
• ALWAYSinstallacompletelynewsetofbatterieswhenthe
chirping due to low battery power sound begins. DO NOT replace
a single cell, but all cells in the alarm. DO NOT mix old and new
batteries, or battery brands within a battery pack (4 batteries).
Use of mixed batteries or batteries installed incorrectly may cause
battery damage, and may damage the alarm. Remove any alarm
from use and send to the appropriate facility authority if batteries
are damaged or corroded or the battery compartment has signs of
previous battery corrosion such as white powder residue.
• Batteriescanexplodeorleakandcausedamagetoalarmif
installed incorrectly, fully discharged, or exposed to liquid, fire
or high temperatures. If battery damage has occurred, or you see any
corrosion, remove the alarm from use IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT use the
alarm if battery damage has been detected.
• Afterchangingbatteries,testthealarmandsensorforproperoperationpriortoputtinginservice
with a patient, and each time before leaving the patient unattended. If the alarm and/or sensor do
not function properly, remove the alarm and sensor from service and replace them with a properly
functioning alarm and/or sensor (see pages 19-20).
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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Preparing the KeepSafe Deluxe for Use (Continued)
Storing Your KeepSafe Deluxe:
If you are storing the KeepSafe Deluxe for an extended period of time, you should turn the alarm off and
remove the batteries (see page 7). 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 (see page 27).
ALWAYS close the battery door during storage to prevent damage.
NOTE: After four (4) minutes without battery power, settings for tone and volume will revert to
factory default.
Store the alarm in a secure place so it will not be dropped or damaged. DO NOT use if; battery door
is missing; battery door is damaged; alarm case is damaged; or alarm case is cracked.
use and notify the appropriate facility authority. The alarm should be disposed of according to your
facility disposal requirements. DO NOT use the alarm and DO NOT attempt to clean it if there are
any signs of battery leakage such as corrosion, rust or white powder residue.
when hearing the low battery “chirp.” Depleted batteries may leak and corrode, causing damage to
the electronics and reliability. When storing the alarm with power “on”, check the alarm every week
to make sure the batteries are still operable and the alarm is still on. 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.
Remove batteries when storing the alarm for an extended period to prevent depleting the batteries
and potential corrosion.
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. If the alarm and/or sensor do not function properly, remove the
alarm and sensor from service and replace them with a properly functioning alarm and/or sensor. DO
NOT use the alarm or sensor if it does not activate each time weight is removed from the sensor, the chair
belt sensor is unfastened, or the PIR sensor is activated (see pages 19-20).
Battery Leakage. If there is ANY evidence of battery leakage, remove the alarm from
DO NOT allow batteries to deplete while in the alarm. Change batteries immediately
The Posey KeepSafe Deluxe is an electronic device. It may fail to work if subjected to severe
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Tone Volume
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Setting Alarm Mode
The KeepSafe Deluxe has three (3) alarm modes. These allow you to select an alarm signal best suited to
patient and facility needs.
Mode Features:
VOICE & TONE: Pre-recorded voice message plays once, followed by the selected alarm tone. The
tone continues to play until alarm is placed on hold or patient is repositioned with
the sensor.
TONE: Selected alarm tone plays until alarm is placed on hold or patient is repositioned
with the sensor.
VOICE ONLY: Pre-recorded voice message plays until alarm is placed on hold or patient is
repositioned with the sensor.
and the wall jack before leaving the patient unattended. Verify that an alert is received at the nursing
When using a nurse call cable, ensure the nurse call cable is plugged in to both the alarm
station if the cable is unplugged from the wall jack.
NOTE: There will be no alert at the nursing station or at the bedside if the nurse call cable is
unplugged from the alarm.
To Change/Select Mode:
Follow these steps to change or select alarm mode:
1. Ensure alarm is on and either sensor pad, chair belt sensor or PIR
sensor is attached to alarm. Ensure pressure is on sensor pad, chair
belt sensor is connected, or PIR sensor is connected.
2. Remove the battery compartment door by sliding down to gain access
to the programming buttons.
3. Slide the MODE Select Switch to the desired alarm mode (fig. 4).
The last option selected is the mode utilized when the sensor is
activated.
4. Replace the battery door and slide shut, locking into place.
Fig. 4
NOTE: Cat. 8374NP does NOT have an ON/OFF switch. To set Alarm Mode for Cat. 8374NP, follow all steps
above except step 1.
The Pre-Recorded Voice Message Is:
“Please don’t get up. Sit back down and use the call button to call for help.”
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Setting Alarm Tone
The KeepSafe Deluxe has five (5) available tones. This allows you to differentiate between patients and
other equipment alarms.
To Select Tone:
1. Ensure alarm is on and either sensor pad, chair belt sensor or PIR sensor
is attached to alarm. Ensure pressure is on sensor pad, chair belt sensor
is connected, or PIR sensor is connected.
2. Remove the battery compartment door by sliding down to gain access
to the programming buttons.
3. Press TONE button (fig. 5) to scroll through the tone selections.
4. Alarm mode must be set to either “Voice and Tone” or “Tone” (see page
9) in order to hear the selection.
5. Each time you press the button, tone will change and a two (2) second
sample plays. The last sample heard is the tone utilized for the alarm
when the sensor is activated, depending on which monitoring mode is
selected.
6. Replace the battery door and slide shut, locking into place.
NOTE: Cat. 8374NP does not have an ON/OFF switch. To set Alarm Tone for Cat. 8374NP, follow all steps
above except step 1.
Fig. 5
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Tone Vol ume
Voice
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Adjusting Alarm Volume
There are two (2) alarm volume settings: low and high. These allow you to select the right volume for
facility and/or patient needs.
All volume settings are within OSHA standards. For maximum staff alert in noisy areas, use HIGHEST
(loudest) volume setting.
leaving patient unattended.
loss or other injury. For more information, see: OSHA OCCUPATIONAL NOISE EXPOSURE STANDARDS
1910.95.
To Change Volume:
1. Ensure alarm is on and either sensor pad, chair belt sensor or PIR
sensor is attached to alarm. Ensure pressure is on sensor pad, chair belt
sensor is connected, or PIR sensor is connected.
2. Remove the battery compartment door by sliding down to gain access
to the programming buttons.
3. Press VOLUME button (fig. 6) to scroll through both the volume
selections.
4. Alarm mode must be set to either “Voice and Tone” or “Tone” (see
page 9) in order to hear the selection.
5. Each time you press the button, the volume changes and a two (2)
second sample plays.
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 battery door and slide shut, locking into place.
NOTE: Cat. 8374NP does not have an ON/OFF switch. To set Alarm Volume for Cat. 8374NP, follow all
steps above except step 1.
ALWAYS check to ensure staff can hear alarm at the furthest possible distance before
NEVER place alarm closer than two feet from patient’s ear. Doing so may cause hearing
Fig. 6
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