User & Programming Guide e-pill ® Carefully review and save this guide for set up instructions and an explanation of the features and functions of your MedSmart System.
Contents Introduction Table of Contents Congratulations on your decision to bring MedSmart into your life. MedSmart is a convenient, user-friendly device to help you take your pills and vitamins properly and on-time. The circular tray has cells for you to organize and store medications to be taken from 1 to 6 times per day. At each reminder/alarm time, a flashing light and sound alert will remind you that it is time to take your pills, the tray will rotate, and your medication will be made available.
Features & Use IT’S EASY! MedSmart is designed to help you remember to take your medications on the correct schedule. A reminder light and sound alert will prompt you at the correct times – even if you are away from home, because you can take your MedSmart with you! DOCKING BASE with an option for REMOTE PROGRAMMING AND MONITORING The Docking Base keeps your MedSmart powered up and ready to use.
Equipment WHAT’S IN THE BOX Included with your system are the following items: A. B. C. D. B E. F. G. H.
System Description, Controls & Functions MedSmart is a user-friendly device that organizes, stores, reminds and dispenses pills in accordance with prescribed treatment regimens. The Dispensing Unit is easy to program and load to remind you to take your pills from 1 to 6 times per day with both visible and audible alarms. When its time to take your pills, the audible alarm will sound for a maximum of 90 minutes.
System Description, Controls & Functions The Docking Base is home to the MedSmart unit to provide A/C power and to transmit data** to the server in the monitored configuration (When monitored, the Docking Base must be connected to an active phone jack). The MedSmart Dispensing Unit is designed to be portable within your home and may be taken with you on long trips. However, to conserve battery life, we recommend you keep the unit in the Docking Base.
Setting Up Docking Base Installation Telephone Jack Docking Base Wall Outlet Installation Note UNIT POWER REQUIREMENTS AND RATINGS: Power requirements: 120 VAC @ 1A Power supply: 7.5 VDC regulated, 800 mA The initial setup of your MedSmart is important in providing a safe and reliable service. Place the Docking Base in a convenient location in your home on a sturdy surface near a modular phone jack and an electrical wall outlet.
Setting Up Using the Medication Planning Chart to define your medications and your Reminder/Alarm times Medication Planning Chart Enclosed and at the end of this User’s Guide you will find a Medication Planning Chart to make loading the medication trays and setting your MedSmart easier. Times of Day Pills and Vitamins will be taken from first to last 1. Across the top of the chart, write the name of each medication and vitamin you will be loading into the MedSmart. Fill in times 2.
Getting Started Preparing the MedSmart Unit for Use Setting up your MedSmart Unit is easy. The display and keypad layouts have been designed for clarity and ease of programming. What you will see when you open the MedSmart lid is as follows: 9 1 Date Displays currently set day-month-year. 2 Day/Time Displays default day of the week and time of day. 3 Next Alarm/Time Displays reminder time for the next dose to be dispensed.
Getting Started Setting the Time and Date Set the current date and time prior to setting Reminder/Alarms per Day and Dispensing Times, as the alarm times and sequence refer to the time and date settings. An incorrect time will cause the unit to alarm and advance to the next dose prior to completing programming. Earl y Dose Set Alarms Adjust Full Tray Setting Time, Date, Dispensing Reminder/Alarm Times Set Clock ■ Push the Set Clock button once: the Hour digits will begin flashing.
Getting Started Setting Time, Date, Dispensing Reminder/Alarm Times Reminders per Day Note: The MedSmart Unit can be programmed to alarm/dispense from 1 to 6 doses of pills each day. Early Dose ■ Adjust the # Per Day setting by pushing the - or + buttons to decrease or increase the number of alarms you want to occur in a 24-hour period. ■ Push the Set Alarms button again to accept the setting and advance.
Getting Started Eve3 E DA Ev Y GU IDE e 3 Mo rn 1 E RE TH Noon 2 oon Start N 2 3 D ES M TI n or 1 M e Ev 3 Noon (2) will be your “first” dose loaded Illustration A 2 E ve 3 R FOU ES TIM No n Mor 1 Start Nigh4t A Y DA on2 Ev e Night (4) will be your “first” dose loaded on2 E No M TI DA 1 E RE TH Noon 2 oon Start N 2 Ev e 1 2 3 4 5* 6* Color Yellow Red Blue Green Purple Orange # of Disks 1 1 2 2 1* 1* 3 ■ Based on when you load the tray (prior to Morn(1)
Getting Started 3 AY) (29 TR orn 1 M IME or S A n DA 1 No Y GUIDE on 2 Eve Reloading Medications n Noo 2 RE R TH T M H n or 1 E T No IMES on A D AY 2 G Eve UIDE Morn 3 1 Noon 2 Note position of remaining medications. Positions 2 (Noon) in this example. Start ■ Remove the medication tray from the MedSmart Unit and note which dose(s)/number(s) correspond to any remaining medication doses.
Getting Started Placing Tray into MedSmart Unit Important! Each time the Medication Tray is removed and refilled it must be replaced into the MedSmart Unit so that the empty Start cell, is directly underneath the dispensing window, lined up with the security lock.
Using Your MedSmart Dispensing Medication at Reminder/ Alarm Times 1. At the programmed reminder times the MedSmart will emit the chosen alarm sound and the reminder light will begin to flash. Both audio alarm and light will continue to flash as a reminder to take the pills now available under the dispensing door. 2. To remove pills, pick up the MedSmart Unit and tip it over so that the available medications spill into your hand or an available receptacle. 3.
Locking and Early Dose Features Security Lock and Release Latch Early Dose Feature To lock the MedSmart Dispensing Unit, use the provided key, turning the lock clockwise one quarter-turn. The lid release latch is now blocked, which prevents it from being pushed in and releasing the lid. The Early Dose button allows pills to be immediately dispensed prior to reminder/alarm settings. This feature allows you to take your next dosage with you when you will not be at home for the next reminder/alarm.
Using the Docking Base MONITORING DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES The MedSmart Dispensing Unit will automatically transmit device and dispensing history (compliance) information to the Data Center one time per day at night (between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM). MedSmart will also send instant messages to communicate certain situations such as mechanical jam, missed dose or a Help/Refill Request. Below is a list of immediate and next day alert messages that designated recipients may elect to receive.
Frequently Asked Questions What is MedSmart? MedSmart is a break-through product in medication management that organizes, reminds and dispenses pills so they are taken properly and ontime. The system can generate from 1 to 6 alarms per day (audible and visual) to help people remember to take their pills and vitamins. How does it work? MedSmart is simple to use and program. At set times during the day, MedSmart will remind you to take your pills.
General Suggestions & Important Safeguards Proper and Safe Use Warning Instructions/Disclaimers It is important that all pills and vitamins (prescribed and over the counter) are taken in accordance with your healthcare provider’s exact instructions. Please consult your physician or pharmacist before taking any medications and consult the drug manufacturer’s guidelines to ensure your safety and well-being. DO NOT load MedSmart with any pills or vitamins not prescribed to the intended end user.
Troubleshooting Guide MedSmart Unit Monitored Docking Base MESSAGES & ISSUES EXPLANATION MESSAGES & ISSUES EXPLANATION Green reminder light is Flashing It’s time to take your pills. Turn unit over and dispense pills. Power light is off There is no power to the unit. Check power cord connections at unit and wall. Green reminder light and audible alarm do not stop after pills are dispensed. Unit may not have reset. Turn completely over again. If light and alarm persist, call for assistance.
FCC Information If this equipment, MedSmart Docking Base, causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
MedSmart Planning Chart Times of Day Pills and Vitamins will be taken from first to last Fill in times 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th *Not taken daily 22 List of Pills and Vitamins Fill in number of Tablets/Capsules per dose
MedSmart Remote Programming and Monitoring Information Alert Recipient Data User Information, Device Programming and Alert Message Worksheet Complete this worksheet prior to calling the Product Support and Programming Center. Call 1-800-853-1458 to have your MedSmart programmed and to set up your alert messaging requirements.
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