Wandering patient safety system
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Benefits
Keep vulnerable wandering patients safer with RFID
By using the latest radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, staff working on busy wards can get early warnings of a wandering patient - suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or mental health issues - if they leave a defined safe zone. This cost effective solution is designed specifically for healthcare facilities to maintain a safe environment whilst promoting independence for patients.
How does the system work?
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The system
Each patient at risk of wandering wears a special RFID wristband which allows the individual free movement within a defined safe area, i.e. the inside of a building.
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An alert
Any movement beyond this area will trigger an alarm or lock an exit door, whilst carers, visitors and other residents can freely move through the protected doorway.
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The technology
When the patient wearing the wristband approaches a secured exit, a low frequency (LF) receiver inside the tag works with an LF exciter to trigger the alert to notify staff or lock the protected exit.