fall alarm buying guide: pull cord and combination alarms

by Rein Tideiksaar, PhD

Pull Cord and Combination Alarms
Pull Cord Alarm Consists of an adjustable length cord and garment clip that is attached to the patient's/resident's clothing. The end of the cord is attached to the control unit via a small magnetic pin or metal pin. The alarm is activated when the patient/resident exits the bed, chair/wheelchair and the cord detaches from the control unit.
Alarms	Features	Products	Accessories
Secure Magnetic Alarm	OSHA approved 80 decibel level. Always on for patient/resident safety. Automatic reset. Test and reset button. Batteries included. One year warranty.	Secure® Magnetic Alarm w/Flashing Light $14.99 Secure® Magnetic Alarm w/Nurse Call Capability $29.99	Secure® Magnetic Alarm Accessory 2" Cord/Pin/Clip $1.99
Secure Alert Mate	Made with break-resistant ABS plastic No extra cover needed. Tamper-resistant. OSHA approved 80 decibel alarm level. Two pin positions for multiple alarm placement options. Battery tester. 4'Adjustable cord with locking clip. Velcro attachment strip for bed or chair. Batteries included. One year warranty.	Secure® Alert-Mate Alarm - 80 dB $9.99 Secure® Loud-Mate Alarm - 120 dB $9.99
Secure Alert Mate II	Includes two alarm tones, two pin positions, and a three-decibel adjustable volume switch. Made with brak-resistant ABS plastic. No extra cover needed. Batteries included. One year warranty.	Secure® Alert-Mate II Alarm - 70, 80, 90 dB $14.99
Combination Pressure Pad/Pull Cord Alarm
Alarms	Features	Products	Accessories
SUV I Universal Alarm	Can be used with pressure pads or pull cords; offers staff a choice between using a pressure pad and pull cord alarm. Always on for resident safety. Test/Reset Button. Flashing alert light. Batteries included. One year warranty.	Universal Alarm $15.00