The RoamAlert^® system from VeriChip Corp is an integrated solution for patient monitoring that provides not only wander prevention but personal duress response, resident locating, and asset tracking.
       Here is how the system works: each resident wears a small radio transmitter (the smallest and lightest on the market). When a resident approaches an exit, the door controller locks the door or sounds an alarm.
       Beyond this functionality, the RoamAlert system offers a wide range of options. With the addition of personal tags and tag message receivers, residents and staff can call for help from anywhere in your facility at any time, and in an emergency you can locate any resident. Asset tags enable you to protect and quickly locate valuable mobile assets like laptop computers.
       All alarm information is presented in an intuitive visual format that includes the resident’s name, location, and even a picture. And to escort a resident through a protected exit, staff members simply need to wear their personal tags. Doors will unlock automatically.
       Most importantly, the RoamAlert system helps you customize protection for each resident. You can program the system to allow a monitored resident to pass through some exits but not others. Whether there is one door to protect or hundreds, the RoamAlert system offers a solution to keep residents safe and sound.
       For more information, visit www.verichiphealthcare.com or call 866-559-6275.

       Universal Medical Products (UMP^®) introduces its newest innovation in fall monitoring and prevention products—timed pads. An easy-to-use pad timing system visually displays the number of usable days the pad has remaining. The timer begins automatically when the pad is plugged into an equipped UMP monitor. This allows for easier and more accurate tracking of pad usage that can help you avoid F-Tags. The timer will begin alarming within three days of pad expiration. Timed pads are available for both chair and bed monitoring for periods of 45 days, 180 days, and one year. UMP mobility monitoring systems are a trusted choice for facilities.
       For more information, call 866-264-4199 or visit www.u-m-p.com.

       Bed-Check^® Corporation designs, manufactures, and distributes electronic monitoring systems for use by the caregivers of patients and residents at risk for falls. These include persons in acute, subacute, long-term, rehabilitation, assisted living, nursing home, and home care settings throughout North America. Our products serve as an integral part of a fall reduction program. Their exclusive purpose is to monitor patients at risk for falls and alert their caregivers when immediate intervention is required.
       We develop, manufacture, and support our systems through a qualified engineering, biomedical, and technical staff. Our products are promoted and serviced by a trained medical sales force throughout the United States and Canada. We are committed to the ideas of superior service, education, and product quality with the goal of achieving enhanced dignity for the recipient and ease of care for the provider. We offer free trials, so you can experience the Bed-Check difference in products and people.
       Please visit our website to see how to take our free online, accredited (one contact hour) course on fall reduction as well as for a new helpful tip from “Bed-Check Betty©” every month.
       For more information, call 800-523-7956 or visit www.bedcheck.com.