Supporting Safer Movement
Getting out of bed can be a vulnerable moment for patients, especially at night when lighting is limited. Smart Caregiver offers bed exit sensors, bedside floor mats, wireless monitoring equipment, and lighting accessories that can help caregivers respond when a patient begins to get up.
These systems are designed to support a patient's existing care plan. Depending on the equipment selected, a sensor can notify staff when pressure is removed from a bed exit sensor or when someone steps onto a floor mat. This gives caregivers an opportunity to check on the patient and provide assistance when needed.
Bed Exit Sensors & Floor Mats
Smart Caregiver bed exit sensors are designed to detect when a patient gets up by sensing the release of pressure from the sensor. The sensor is positioned on the bed according to the manufacturer's instructions and works with compatible monitoring equipment to send an alert when the patient leaves the bed.
Bedside floor mats provide another option. Placed beside the bed or near an exit, a mat can send a signal when a patient steps onto it. Depending on the system, this can alert caregivers without requiring a loud alarm directly beside the patient. Cordless designs can also reduce the number of cables around the bedside.
Automatic Lighting with Smart Outlets
A patient getting out of bed in a dark room may have difficulty seeing nearby furniture, footwear, or other obstacles. Smart Caregiver's Smart Outlet can work with a compatible bed exit sensor or floor mat to turn on a connected lamp when the sensor is activated.
This provides illumination as the patient begins to get up, helping make the route around the bed easier to see. With compatible setups, the lamp can provide additional visibility during nighttime movement without requiring the patient to find and operate a light switch. The outlet is intended for compatible lamps and equipment, so the specific setup should be checked before installation.
433-CMU Central Monitoring Unit
The Smart Caregiver 433-CMU central monitoring unit brings compatible wireless sensors together at a central location. The 433-CMU-40 model can monitor up to 40 wireless components, with alerts identifying the component number that was triggered. Compatible sensors can include bed exit sensors, floor mats, motion sensors, door or window alerts, and nurse call buttons.
When a connected sensor is activated, the central unit provides an audible and visual alert. This can help staff identify which monitored resident or sensor needs attention. The number of supported devices depends on the specific central monitoring model being used.
433 Pager
The Smart Caregiver 433 pager works with compatible central monitoring units and allows staff to carry alerts with them while moving around the facility, rather than needing to remain beside the central monitor.
During the daytime, the pager can use an audible tone to alert staff. At nighttime, it can be switched to a quiet vibration mode, helping reduce unnecessary noise that could disturb other residents. This allows staff to remain aware of alerts while maintaining a quieter environment for residents who are sleeping.
A System That Supports Caregivers
Bed exit sensors, bedside floor mats, automatic lighting, central monitoring, and portable pagers can work together to help caregivers recognize when a patient may need assistance. The appropriate combination depends on the resident's needs, the care environment, and compatibility between devices.