User Manual

Patient Safeguard System – Healthcare Worker Badge User’s Guide UltraClenz, LLC
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3.0 Installing the System
3.1 Healthcare Worker (HCW) Badge Installation
A new badge is supplied with a pull tab to protect battery life during shipment. Remove by firmly pulling this
tab out and discarding before initial use. For best performance, the badge should be worn above the waist in
a location that is clearly visible to the HCW as well as the patients and other healthcare staff. The badge was
designed to easily attach to a lanyard or a vinyl strap and clip. Both attachment methods are commonly used
by HCWs to carry credentials such as identification and RFID cards. For convenience, the badge was also
designed so that a HCW’s credentials may be attached to the base of the badge with a vinyl strap (see Figure
3).
Appendix A - System Component Care and Maintenance
Cleaning the Badge
The badge should be cleaned by wiping with a soft cloth. The cloth should be damp but not wet. A pre-moistened
alcohol swab may also be used. Only the exterior of each component may be cleaned. Do not attempt to clean
any interior surface of a component as this will damage the component’s circuitry. Do not use abrasive cleaners
or cleaning products in aerosol cans as they will damage the component’s finish.
Handling the Badge
The badge is an electronic device and should be handled with care. Like other electronic devices such as a cell
phone, the badge must be protected from extreme heat, cold and moisture. Avoid handling the badge with wet
hands or exposing it to rain. Avoid dropping or tossing the badge. The shock can damage the badge’s sensitive
internal electronics.
Battery Replacement
Healthcare Worker (HCW) Badge
The badge is powered by a single 3 volt coin cell battery (CR2032). The PSS dashboard software monitors the
badge battery good or low status flag to indicate when a replacement is required. The PSS dashboard software
will send out a maintenance email to a designated administrator, alerting the email recipient of the low badge
battery status along with any badge assignment information to locate and provide a replacement battery. It is
recommended that only one badge battery is replaced at a time to avoid mixing up the identifier addresses that
Figure 3. HCWs Badge (ID Credentials can be attached at the bottom)