Wired Floor Alertamat, Fall Prevention Mat for Doorway and Bedside Monitoring
- 55x80cm wired floor sensor mat for bedside and doorway fall prevention, triggering an immediate nurse call alert when stepped on, with the wired connection delivering guaranteed signal to the nurse call system without RF transmission dependency, battery maintenance or wireless pairing requirements that add maintenance complexity in busy care home environments.
- Neutral light tone designed for dementia-compliant monitoring, where users with cognitive impairment are less likely to notice and avoid a mat that blends with light-coloured flooring, with the antibacterial wipe-clean surface supporting infection control between patient uses without specialist cleaning equipment.
- Built-in "Y" cable for second Alerta device connection from the same nurse call point and breakaway cable design to prevent equipment damage and reduce cable-related trip hazards, with 3m cable length accommodating standard bedside and doorway placement positions in most care home room configurations.
- Connects to nurse call system for centralised alerting or to the Alerta Alarm Monitor (sold separately) for standalone in-room alerting in care settings without nurse call infrastructure - supporting domestic, community care and small residential care home environments alongside NHS ward and large care home deployments.
Wired Floor Alertamat: 55x80cm Wired Fall Prevention Mat with Y-Cable and Nurse Call Integration
The Wired Floor Alertamat is a 55x80cm antibacterial floor sensor mat for bedside and doorway fall prevention, triggering an immediate alert to the nurse call system when stepped on. The neutral light tone supports dementia compliance, the 3m cable connects directly to the nurse call system or Alerta Alarm Monitor (sold separately), and the integrated "Y" cable allows a second Alerta device to share the same nurse call socket. The wired connection delivers guaranteed signal without RF transmission dependency - every alert reaches the nurse call system without the wireless variables that can affect signal reliability in buildings with challenging construction materials or high monitoring density.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Code | NCL-FAM |
| Dimensions | 55 x 80 cm |
| Colour | Neutral light tone - dementia-compliant |
| Surface | Antibacterial, wipe-clean |
| Base | Non-slip |
| Construction | Welded seams, reinforced wiring |
| Cable | 3 metres - nurse call system connection |
| Y-Cable | Integrated - second device from same call point |
| Breakaway | Yes - cable strain protection |
| Standalone | Alerta Alarm Monitor (sold separately) |
Clinical and Regulatory Compliance
NICE Guideline NG147 (Falls in Older People) recommends that floor sensor mats form part of a broader multifactorial falls prevention strategy, with sensor type and size selected according to the individual patient's assessed fall risk, gait pattern and cognitive status. The Wired Floor Alertamat at 55x80cm is appropriate for patients with a defined and predictable exit path from the bed, where the slightly smaller footprint is clinically sufficient and provides a better fit in rooms where floor space around the bed is limited. CQC Regulation 12 (Safe Care and Treatment) requires that monitoring equipment is properly maintained in operational order: the wired floor mat's status is directly verifiable by visual inspection - cable connected, mat in position - without requiring electronic pairing verification or battery status checks that wireless alternatives require. CQC Regulation 10 (Dignity and Respect) is supported by the light neutral tone that blends with light flooring without the high-contrast clinical appearance that can make monitoring equipment intrusive in a care home resident's personal room.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 3m cable long enough to reach the nurse call socket in most care home rooms?
The 3m cable accommodates most standard care home room configurations where the nurse call socket is located within bedside reach, typically at the bedside wall or headboard position. In rooms where the nurse call socket is positioned further from the bedside - for example, at a central wall position away from the bed - an extension cable may be required. If an extension is needed, use a shielded extension cable appropriate for nurse call system use and confirm with the nurse call system installer that any extension maintains signal integrity. Where the nurse call socket distance consistently requires more than 3m of cable in a specific care setting, consider whether the wired mat format is appropriate for that room layout or whether the wireless equivalent with 95m range better serves that configuration.
Can the Wired Floor Alertamat be used with any nurse call system, or only specific Alerta-compatible systems?
The Wired Floor Alertamat connects via a standard nurse call jack connector and is designed to be compatible with the majority of nurse call systems installed in UK care homes and NHS wards that accept a standard jack input for alert triggering. The mat completes or breaks the circuit at the nurse call jack when pressure is applied, which is the standard signal format that nurse call systems accept from wired sensor inputs. Compatibility with the specific nurse call system installed should be confirmed with the nurse call system installer or manufacturer before purchase, as some systems use proprietary connection formats that require an adaptor. The Alerta Alarm Monitor (sold separately) provides a self-contained standalone alerting option that does not require a nurse call system, removing the compatibility question entirely for settings where nurse call infrastructure is absent or non-compatible.
Part of our comprehensive Patient Sensor Alarms range. Wired patient alarms deliver reliable, continuous fall prevention monitoring for care home residents and nursing home patients.
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- 55x80cm wired floor sensor mat for bedside and doorway fall prevention, triggering an immediate nurse call alert when stepped on, with the wired connection delivering guaranteed signal to the nurse call system without RF transmission dependency, battery maintenance or wireless pairing requirements that add maintenance complexity in busy care home environments.
- Neutral light tone designed for dementia-compliant monitoring, where users with cognitive impairment are less likely to notice and avoid a mat that blends with light-coloured flooring, with the antibacterial wipe-clean surface supporting infection control between patient uses without specialist cleaning equipment.
- Built-in "Y" cable for second Alerta device connection from the same nurse call point and breakaway cable design to prevent equipment damage and reduce cable-related trip hazards, with 3m cable length accommodating standard bedside and doorway placement positions in most care home room configurations.
- Connects to nurse call system for centralised alerting or to the Alerta Alarm Monitor (sold separately) for standalone in-room alerting in care settings without nurse call infrastructure - supporting domestic, community care and small residential care home environments alongside NHS ward and large care home deployments.