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Chapter 4: Handling Events
116 Series 7.0 Software (0510-1086-B) - User Guide
Escort to Expire
This alarm occurs when the time allowed for a patient to be escorted will expire in the configured time. The
alarming band transmitter, in the Escort mode, has not been moved from or has not yet been returned to the
protected area.
To respond to an Escort to Expire
1. Determine the location of the patient.
2. If the patient is secure and will not be returned to the protected area soon, clear the Escort to Expire
alarm and reset the duration time for the Escort.
3. If the patient has not yet been moved, clear the Escort to Expire alarm and cancel the escort.
Escort Expired
This alarm occurs when the selected amount of time required for a patient to be escorted has expired and the
transmitter, in the Escort mode, has not been moved from or has not yet been returned to the protected area.
To respond to an Escort Expired Alarm
1. Determine the location of the patient.
2. From the Client computer, click anywhere in the Escort Expired Alarm Message Box to access the
Event Information window.
3. Select one of the following event causes:
Patient Delayed—the patient was delayed and the Escort may need more time.
Failed to start—the Escort was never started.
Escort Completed—the patient was successfully escorted.
Te s t—the system was being tested.
Other—opens a Clear Reason window, user must enter the cause in this window.
You cannot clear an event until you select the appropriate cause for the event.
4. If the patient has not yet been moved, perform the Escort function again.
5. If the patient has been escorted and is being returned to the monitored area:
a. Bring the patient back through the door; a Door Alarm will occur.
b. Follow the procedures for handling a Door Alarm (refer to “Door Alarm” on page 98).
c. Select Escort problem for the cause of the Door Alarm.
Escort Completed
This alarm occurs when the Escort for a patient is completed. This dialog box only appears if the software has
been configured to confirm the escort. The Confirm Escort is configured in the Configuration, Global
Settings menu (refer to the Series 7.0 Software Administrator Guide).