Wireless WetSense Chair Alertamat, Incontinence Detection for Seated Care Monitoring
- Compact 25x38cm wireless moisture sensor for under-cushion placement in chairs, wheelchairs and recliners, triggering an immediate wireless alert when seated incontinence is detected, enabling a prompt, dignified carer response that prevents the prolonged moisture exposure responsible for pressure damage and incontinence-associated dermatitis in seated patients.
- Cable-free wireless operation suitable for all seating configurations, including repositionable armchairs, recliner chairs and wheelchairs where trailing cable sensors create trip hazards and repositioning difficulties, with 95 metres of 433MHz radio frequency range ensuring reliable alert transmission across all typical care home lounge and bedroom configurations.
- Compact 25x38cm size fits beneath standard seat cushions without visible displacement, supporting CQC Regulation 10 (Dignity and Respect) by enabling discreet incontinence monitoring without making the monitoring apparatus visible or intrusive in a shared care home lounge where drawing attention to the incontinence episode would cause significant patient distress.
- Compatible with the Alerta Wall Point Receiver (sold separately) for nurse call system integration with silent alert mode routing moisture alerts directly to care staff without an audible signal in shared lounge environments where an audible alert would draw attention to the incontinence episode in front of other residents.
Wireless WetSense Chair Alertamat: Compact Under-Cushion Incontinence Sensor for Chairs and Wheelchairs
The Wireless WetSense Chair Alertamat is a compact 25x38cm moisture-sensitive mat for discreet under-cushion placement in chairs, wheelchairs and recliners, triggering an immediate wireless alert via the Alerta Wall Point Receiver when seated incontinence is detected. Prompt seated incontinence detection enables the rapid care response that prevents prolonged moisture exposure, the primary mechanism of incontinence-associated dermatitis and seated pressure damage. The compact dimensions allow discreet placement under any standard seat cushion without visible displacement, and the cable-free wireless design enables use with repositionable and mobile seating without cable management complications.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Code | NCL-W-CAM-WET-T |
| Dimensions | 25 x 38 cm (compact) |
| Placement | Under seat cushion - chair, wheelchair, recliner |
| Sensor Function | Moisture detection - immediate alert on contact |
| Wireless Range | Up to 95 metres line-of-sight |
| Transmitter Power | 2x 1.5V AAA batteries (included) |
| Receiver Required | Alerta Wall Point Receiver (sold separately) |
| Operation | Cable-free for mobile and repositionable seating |
Clinical and Regulatory Compliance
CQC Regulation 10 (Dignity and Respect) is particularly relevant to seated incontinence monitoring in communal care home settings: audible in-room alerts draw the attention of other residents and visitors, causing significant embarrassment to the patient. The WetSense Chair Alertamat, integrated with the Wall Point Receiver's silent mode through the nurse call system, routes the moisture alert directly to a carer device without any audible signal in the shared room, protecting patient dignity in a communal environment. CQC Regulation 12 (Safe Care and Treatment) is supported by prompt detection and response: NICE pressure ulcer prevention guidance identifies sustained moisture as a primary skin damage factor for seated patients, and the chair-based WetSense sensor ensures the moisture management response is triggered within the clinically relevant window.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the WetSense Chair Alertamat suitable for use under a specialist pressure-relieving wheelchair cushion?
The WetSense Chair Alertamat is placed between the wheelchair seat surface and the cushion, beneath the pressure-relieving cushion rather than within it. For specialist pressure-relieving cushions such as alternating air or viscoelastic foam cushions, the mat should be placed between the wheelchair seat pan and the base of the cushion, not within the cushion structure itself. Placing the mat within a specialist cushion could alter the cushion's pressure-relieving function by adding a rigid layer between cushion components. Confirm with the prescribing occupational therapist or seating specialist that mat placement is compatible with the specific cushion design before introducing the monitoring system.
How quickly does the WetSense Chair Alertamat detect moisture, and will a small amount trigger it?
The WetSense sensor is designed for rapid detection, triggering an alert as soon as sufficient moisture contacts the sensor surface to complete the detection circuit. The sensitivity is calibrated to detect clinically relevant incontinence events rather than minor surface condensation or humidity, reducing false alarms from normal use. The compact 25x38cm sensor area is most effective when positioned centrally under the seat cushion where moisture contact is most likely to occur in seated incontinence events. If positioned away from the primary contact zone, minor moisture events at the mat edge may not be detected until moisture spreads to the sensor area.
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-W-CAM-WET-T
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- Compact 25x38cm wireless moisture sensor for under-cushion placement in chairs, wheelchairs and recliners, triggering an immediate wireless alert when seated incontinence is detected, enabling a prompt, dignified carer response that prevents the prolonged moisture exposure responsible for pressure damage and incontinence-associated dermatitis in seated patients.
- Cable-free wireless operation suitable for all seating configurations, including repositionable armchairs, recliner chairs and wheelchairs where trailing cable sensors create trip hazards and repositioning difficulties, with 95 metres of 433MHz radio frequency range ensuring reliable alert transmission across all typical care home lounge and bedroom configurations.
- Compact 25x38cm size fits beneath standard seat cushions without visible displacement, supporting CQC Regulation 10 (Dignity and Respect) by enabling discreet incontinence monitoring without making the monitoring apparatus visible or intrusive in a shared care home lounge where drawing attention to the incontinence episode would cause significant patient distress.
- Compatible with the Alerta Wall Point Receiver (sold separately) for nurse call system integration with silent alert mode routing moisture alerts directly to care staff without an audible signal in shared lounge environments where an audible alert would draw attention to the incontinence episode in front of other residents.