User's Manual

Doc. No.: A20480691 Rev.: # ECO: # Date: 04/01/16
Sample letter for facility to use on their letterhead for resident’s families
Our facility has installed the Secure Care System, an innovative electronic monitoring system for residents who
may tend to wander from the safety of our building. This new technology will allow us to care for confused
ambulatory residents without sacrificing their freedom of mobility or their quality of life.
Residents who need close supervision, either because of Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or just a tendency to
wander and become disorientated, wear a lightweight, waterproof ankle bracelet which is worn 24 hours a day
and contains a radio Tag. If the resident wanders through a monitored exit, an alarm is triggered at the exit
and/or a central nurse station panel. The staff immediately returns the resident to the safety of the facility,
thereby preventing what may have been a life-threatening incident.
Our wandering residents are often physically able to leave the building accompanied by staff, but if they get
outside alone they become too confused to find their way back. The Secure Care System will allow our residents
the freedom to wander without the fear that they will wander too far. The system will not only give our
wandering residents new freedom, but also give our staff more time to care for all residents. It's a real advance
for the long-term care facility.
The physically active resident who suffers from Alzheimer's Disease, disorientation or dementia has long been
a major concern to nursing homes. In the past, safety measures have included physical or chemical restraints
or around the clock supervision.
The Secure Care System allows us to provide quality care for the elderly population. It is a dignified and safe
method of providing a secure environment for your loved one. If you would prefer that we not place a Tag on
your family member, please indicate so in writing below.
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Administrator or DON
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Family Member
SECTION 7 SAMPLE LETTER FOR RESIDENTS FAMILIES