Proactive Medical Buckle Seat Belt Sensor

Buckle Seat Belt Sensor

The Buckle Seat Belt Sensor is a chair and wheelchair safety belt that works with an alarm to alert staff when the buckle is disengaged. It is a practical choice for care settings that need more time to respond when active patients attempt to leave a chair. This version uses an easy-to-release buckle with a large red release button, and the alarm is sold separately.

Good Fit For

• Wheelchair seating in patient care settings
• Chair alarm workflows for active patients
• Care areas where staff need earlier notice when a patient leaves a seat

Key Features

• Buckle-style seat belt sensor helps alert staff when the fastening buckle is disengaged
• Supports earlier response when active patients attempt to leave chairs
• Easy-to-release design with a large red button that can be depressed with one finger
• Heavy-duty nylon belt offers durable everyday use
• Works on wheelchairs and attaches to the back of the wheelchair; also compatible with most other chairs
• Alarm is sold separately

Applications and Usage

• Adding a buckle sensor to a wheelchair seating setup where staff want an alert when the belt is unfastened
• Using with chair alarm systems to notify caregivers before a patient gets up
• Supporting monitoring workflows for more active wheelchair patients

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Alarm is sold separately
• This product is described as non-restraining only when the patient can remove the device without assistance under OBRA guidelines
• Chair and wheelchair fit should be reviewed before purchase because attachment details are limited to wheelchairs and most other chairs

FAQ

• Does this Buckle Seat Belt Sensor include the alarm? No. The alarm is sold separately.
• How does the Buckle Seat Belt Sensor alert staff? The system sounds an alarm when the fastening buckle is disengaged, helping notify staff when a patient attempts to leave the chair.
• Can this seat belt sensor be used on wheelchairs? Yes. The alarm attaches to the back of the wheelchair, and the product is also noted as compatible with most other chairs.
• Is the buckle easy for a user or caregiver to release? Yes. The buckle uses a large red button designed to be easy to locate and release with one finger.
• What is the belt made to do in a care setting? The Buckle Seat Belt Sensor is intended to alert staff before a patient gets up and remind the patient to remain seated, giving caregivers more time to respond.

From Proactive Medical.