User Manual

Chapter 4: Handling Events
96 Series 6.0 Software (0510-1079-B) - User Guide
Discharge Expired
This alarm occurs when the amount of time allowed for an alarming band transmitter to be removed has
expired and the discharge has not been completed properly.
To respond to a Discharge Expired Alarm
1. If the transmitter has not yet been removed, click anywhere in the Discharge Expired Alarm
Message Box to access the Event Information window.
2. Select one of the following event causes:
• Patient Delayed—the patient is delayed and requires more time for the discharge.
• Attendant Delayed—the attendant was delayed in discharging the patient.
• Te st —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. If the patient is not
being discharged, the patient’s information is still in the database and the software continues to
assist staff in monitoring the patient.
3. Perform the Discharge function again.
Discharge Complete
This alarm occurs when the Discharge for a patient is complete. This dialog box only appears if the software
has been configured to confirm the discharge.The Confirm Discharge is configured in the Configuration,
Global Settings menu (refer to the Series 6.0 Software Administrator Guide).
Escort to Expire
This alarm occurs when the time allowed for a patient to be escorted will expire in 15-minutes. 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.