Alarm Management
Addressing the Challenges of High Volume Alarms and Tailoring Alerts to Individual Preferences.Effectively managing alarms involves careful consideration of specific issues, such as the potential disruptions caused by the high volume alarm during TV viewing hours. It is advisable to temporarily pause this alarm for individual patients during those specific times.Equally important is the selection of appropriate alarms for each patient. Not everyone wishes to receive notifications for routine movements like leaving a chair or bed. Conducting a comprehensive user assessment before activating alarms is essential for optimizing their use. Alarms can be paused for selected periods.
The following table provides a comprehensive overview of alarm codes and their corresponding descriptions, offering valuable insights into the effective management of alarms in different scenarios.