User Manual

Chapter 4: Handling Events
98 Series 6.0 Software (0510-1079-B) - User Guide
Transfer Expired
This alarm occurs when the selected amount of time required for a patient to be transferred has expired and
the alarming band transmitter, in the Transfer mode, has not reached its destination.
To respond to a Transfer Expired Alarm
1. Determine the location of the patient.
2. From the Client computer, click anywhere in the Transfer 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 needs more time for the transfer.
• Failed to Start—the Transfer was never started; or the patient was never transferred.
• Transfer Completed—the patient was successfully transferred to the destination.
• 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.
4. If the patient has not yet been transferred, perform the Transfer function again.
5. If the patient has left the initial unit but has not arrived at the transfer unit:
a. Bring the patient through the door of the unit to which they are being transferred; a Door
Alarm may occur.
b. Follow the procedures for handling a Door Alarm (refer to “Door Alarm” on page 80).
c. Select Transfer problem for the cause of the Door Alarm.
d. If Check Transmitter alarms occur, contact an Administrative user to manually transfer the
transmitter to the new unit.
Transfer Complete
This alarm occurs when a Transfer for a patient is complete. This dialog box only appears if the software has
been configured to confirm the transfer.The Confirm Transfer is configured in the Configuration, Global
Settings menu (refer to the Series 6.0 Software Administrator Guide).