Prevent Falls This Fall Fall is officially here! Now is a great time to review the fall prevention products and strategies being used in your facility and update them as needed. Professional Medical’s knowledgeable territory managers are ready to meet with you and discuss our comprehensive Fall & Safety Management product category. We offer: Alarms and Pads ProMed stocks multiple alarm models to meet your specific needs, including everything from string to infrared alarms. The alarms can be paired with our chair, bed and floor alarm pads, which are available in multiple sizes. Fall Mats Fall mats can be placed at the resident bedside to help mitigate the impact of a fall. ProMed offers models with special features such as beveled edges to reduce the likelihood of tripping and glow-in-the-dark edges to make the mats visible at nighttime. Fall Prevention Accessories ProMed stocks the products you need for your fall prevention program, including slipper socks with treads, gait belts, hip protectors and more. To learn more about any of these products, contact your ProMed territory manager, give us a call at (800) 648-5190 or visit us online at promedsupply.com.

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This Fall Prevention System features a Mobile Alarm and a universal one-year moisture-resistant bed sensor pad. The feature-rich, low-cost Mobile Alarm provides unparalleled value and is an excellent entry-level upgrade from string monitors. Additional alarm features: Alarm is always in "on" position Alarm automatically resets when pressure is re-applied to the sensor pad Off/low/high switch 0/2 second delay is located inside the battery compartment Dual-function battery cover features a snap-to-close design as well as a screw for increased tamper resistance Unbreakable stainless stell mounting clip Strain relief helps reduce strain on sensor pad cable Available with optional protective boot to protect the monitor from accidental drops (600-ALPB) WARRANTY: One year

The universal one-year moisture-resistant bed sensor pad works with many brands of fall monitors. Additional pad features: Oversized (10" W x 28" L) to reduce the likelihood of false alarms 68" bed sensor cable provides more alarm mounting options WARRANTY: One year ProMed also offers fall prevention systems with chair sensor pads. For information on all available configurations, please contact your territory manager or our Customer Care Team at 800.648.5190. Product pricing is only visible to registered promedsupply.com customers. If you are not yet registered, give us a call at (800) 648-5190 and our Customer Care Professionals will be happy to get you set up.