Bed Exit System
Watch the video above for a demonstration or use the instructions below as a quick reference.
Arming the Bed Exit Alarm
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On the footboard touchscreen, select the Exit Alarm icon.
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Choose the appropriate sensitivity zone for your patient:
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Low Zone – For flight risk or ambulatory patients.
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Alarm triggers when the patient leaves the bed.
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Default Zone – For fall risk patients.
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Alarm triggers when the patient moves toward the side rails or foot end to exit.
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High Zone – For unconscious, sedated, or intubated patients.
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Alarm triggers when the patient repositions in bed.
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Once the zone is selected, the system automatically calibrates to the patient’s weight.
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The alarm will activate when 50% of the patient’s weight shifts out of the safe zone.
Disarming or Silencing the Alarm
There are two ways to disarm or silence the bed exit alarm:
Option 1: Footboard Touchscreen
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On the touchscreen, tap Turn Off to disarm the alarm.
Option 2: Side Rail Control
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A concealed Bed Exit Silence icon located near the head end of the side rail will illuminate when the alarm is active.
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Press this icon to silence or disarm the alarm directly from bedside.
Resetting the Alarm
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After the alarm has been canceled, a prompt will appear on the footboard screen reminding caregivers to reset the alarm before leaving the patient’s room.
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Always verify that the system has been re-armed and properly assigned to the correct zone for continued monitoring.
Quick Reference
| Task | Location | Action |
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| Arm system | Exit Alarm icon (footboard) | Select Low, Default, or High zone |
| Alarm trigger | Automatic | When 50% of patient’s weight leaves safe area |
| Disarm alarm | Touchscreen or Side Rail | Tap Turn Off or press Silence icon |
| Reset reminder | Footboard prompt | Reset before leaving room |