Fall Savers Wireless Foldable Chair Sensor (Sensor Pad Only)
- Foldable wireless chair sensor pad supplied without a transmitter, for care homes where Fall Savers wireless transmitters are already in service and a replacement or additional chair monitoring pad is required - the pad-only format allows procurement of the consumable sensor component independently of the reusable transmitter hardware.
- Detects chair exit when the patient vacates the seat, with the signal transmitted wirelessly to the Fall Savers receiver or monitor via the connected transmitter - triggering the care staff alert that enables supervised or assisted response before the patient achieves an unassisted standing position from the chair.
- Foldable design for compact storage and transport between patients and between seating locations, allowing the pad to be carried with the patient's monitoring equipment or stored in the care home's monitoring equipment rotation stock without the rigid mat storage space that non-foldable pads require.
- Wipe-clean surface supports infection control decontamination between patient uses as a single pad without transmitter hardware attached, consistent with the reusable patient contact equipment cleaning protocols in care home and hospital infection control policies.
Fall Savers Wireless Foldable Chair Sensor Pad: Sensor Pad Only for Use with Existing Fall Savers Transmitters
The Fall Savers Wireless Foldable Chair Sensor (Sensor Pad Only) is a foldable chair exit detection pad for care homes where compatible Fall Savers wireless transmitters are already in place. The pad detects when the patient vacates the chair and signals the connected Fall Savers transmitter, which wirelessly alerts the paired receiver or monitor. Supplied without a transmitter, this pad is appropriate as a replacement for a worn pad or as an additional monitoring pad at a new chair location where transmitter hardware is already available. Foldable for compact storage, wipe-clean for infection control. A compatible Fall Savers wireless transmitter and receiver are required separately.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Code | NCL-51800 |
| Type | Sensor pad only - no transmitter included |
| Placement | Beneath seat cushion |
| Alert Trigger | Pressure release - patient vacates chair |
| Design | Foldable for compact storage |
| Surface | Wipe-clean for infection control |
| Transmitter Required | Fall Savers Wireless Bed and Chair Sensor Transmitter (NCL-51170) |
| Receiver Required | Compatible Fall Savers monitor or receiver (sold separately) |
Clinical and Regulatory Compliance
NICE Guideline NG147 (Falls in Older People) supports chair exit monitoring as a fall prevention intervention for patients at elevated risk during the sit-to-stand transition. The sensor pad provides the detection function that enables this monitoring when connected to a compatible transmitter and receiver. CQC Regulation 12 (Safe Care and Treatment) requires monitoring equipment to function consistently: sensor pads are subject to wear through regular compression, handling and cleaning cycles and require periodic replacement to maintain detection performance. The pad-only format supports cost-effective maintenance by allowing the consumable pad to be replaced independently of still-functional transmitter hardware. CQC Regulation 17 (Good Governance) benefits from the component-level replacement approach: pad replacement can be documented separately from transmitter maintenance in the equipment governance record, providing a clear and auditable maintenance history that supports CQC inspection of the care home's monitoring equipment management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this chair sensor pad be used with the same transmitter as the foldable bed sensor pad?
Yes. Both the Fall Savers Wireless Foldable Bed Sensor Pad and this Foldable Chair Sensor Pad are designed to connect to the Fall Savers Wireless Bed and Chair Sensor Transmitter (NCL-51170), which is specified for use with both bed and chair pad types. A single NCL-51170 transmitter can be shared between bed and chair pad monitoring at different times - for example, the transmitter is connected to the bed pad during overnight monitoring and reconnected to the chair pad during daytime seated monitoring. However, the transmitter can only actively monitor one pad at a time; monitoring both bed and chair exits simultaneously requires two separate transmitters. Confirm the specific pad-to-transmitter connection compatibility for both pad models with the supplier before purchasing.
How do I know when the chair sensor pad needs replacing?
Chair sensor pads require replacement when they no longer reliably detect patient presence and absence events. Signs that a pad may need replacing include: false alerts triggering when the patient is seated, failure to alert when the patient vacates the chair, visible damage to the pad surface or edges, or a pad that no longer lies flat under the cushion due to compression deformation. In high-use care home settings where the same pad monitors a patient across multiple shifts, routine pad replacement as part of the care home's equipment maintenance schedule - rather than waiting for a failure - is appropriate practice under CQC Regulation 17 (Good Governance). The supplier can advise on recommended replacement intervals based on expected use frequency.
Part of our comprehensive Patient Sensor Alarms range. Wireless patient alarms provide flexible, cable-free fall prevention and resident safety monitoring across care homes and home care settings.
NCL-51800
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- Foldable wireless chair sensor pad supplied without a transmitter, for care homes where Fall Savers wireless transmitters are already in service and a replacement or additional chair monitoring pad is required - the pad-only format allows procurement of the consumable sensor component independently of the reusable transmitter hardware.
- Detects chair exit when the patient vacates the seat, with the signal transmitted wirelessly to the Fall Savers receiver or monitor via the connected transmitter - triggering the care staff alert that enables supervised or assisted response before the patient achieves an unassisted standing position from the chair.
- Foldable design for compact storage and transport between patients and between seating locations, allowing the pad to be carried with the patient's monitoring equipment or stored in the care home's monitoring equipment rotation stock without the rigid mat storage space that non-foldable pads require.
- Wipe-clean surface supports infection control decontamination between patient uses as a single pad without transmitter hardware attached, consistent with the reusable patient contact equipment cleaning protocols in care home and hospital infection control policies.