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Wandering monitor systems. (Product Focus: Wandering Systems).


The Code Alert Wanderer wanderer A person, often with a mental disorder, admitted to one hospital after another, defined as ≥ 4/yr. Designations Wandering patient WP So named if wanderer has a treatable illness.  monitoring systems enable residents to move freely throughout a facility simply by wearing an ankle ankle /an·kle/ (ang´k'l)
1. the joint between the leg and foot.

2. the region of this joint.

3. tarsus.


an·kle
n.
1.
 or wrist transmitter A device that generates signals. Contrast with receiver. . A facility chooses the notification: an alarm, locking doors, or staff paging.

The CA9120 Wanderer System monitors single or double doors, stairwells, outside areas, hallways, and elevators. It has a three-year-life transmitter and allows door/elevator deactivation de·ac·ti·vate  
tr.v. de·ac·ti·vat·ed, de·ac·ti·vat·ing, de·ac·ti·vates
1. To render inactive or ineffective.

2. To inhibit, block, or disrupt the action of (an enzyme or other biological agent).

3.
. Extra doors or zones may be added at any time.

The CA9121 Wanderer System integrates with Quick Response software for resident identification capability. Staff will know which resident is exiting a specific area through its staff-paging feature. Its report-generation feature helps to assess staff response time. This helps track resident habits to determine the appropriate level of care.

The economical CA600 Wanderer System monitors single or double doors, stairwells, and hallways. Similar to the CA9120, in its operation, the system offers a 11/2-year transmitter.

These systems can be configured con·fig·ure  
tr.v. con·fig·ured, con·fig·ur·ing, con·fig·ures
To design, arrange, set up, or shape with a view to specific applications or uses:
 to the needs of your facility today, and can be expanded to meet your growing needs.

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Publication:Nursing Homes
Article Type:Brief Article
Date:Apr 1, 2003
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