Major Innovation in Fall Alarms Marries Simplest to Use Alarm with Ultrathin Sensor Pad for Hospitals-at a Lower Cost

Dedham, Massachusetts, September 20, 2010—AliMed, a major fall alarm innovator and supplier, announced the release of a revolutionary new fall alarm system for hospitals that is budget friendly, reduces stocking multiple products to save costs, and is simpler to use. It employs new technologies not found in other fall alarm systems. It’s a system that delivers more at less cost because of technology advances.

The IQ Easy alarm controller switches on and operates automatically with no setup required. The IQ Easy connects to an ultra thin sensor pad which, unlike other sensor pads, functions on proximity and not pressure.  It can be used on any size patient from pediatric to bariatric, and on any chair or bed surface including air mattresses.

Jon Bretz, AliMed’s VP of Sales and Marketing said, “Hospitals asked us for a very simple and inexpensive system that had a single-patient use lifespan and cost. The sensor pad is ultra thin and made from Tyvek with the proximity technology embedded in the surface of the pad. It is inexpensive compared to conventional sensor pads, and is replaced after each use to reduce cross contamination. The alarm controller and the cable from the controller to the sensor can be sanitized and reused.”

The IQ Easy is simple to use and switches on as soon as the sensor cord is attached. There are no switches to set, and the alarm tells the clinician in plain English, the alarm status. It is made of durable ABS plastic and comes with 3 premium AAA batteries.

Jon Bretz added, “Hospitals told us they need a system that does not need an inservice and is foolproof. When the caregiver puts the sensor under the patient and plugs it in, the alarm says ‘Alarm On’ and then ‘Alarm Ready’. The caregiver knows that the alarm is ready and will sound if the patient arises. This means they can leave the patient with confidence. In addition, the simple, disposable, ultrathin sensor works with all patients regardless of their size or health condition. It can also be cut and trimmed from standard bed size to chair size if needed with scissors. Your facility can save on training, costs, inventory, and storage—with one fall alarm system.”

IQ Easy ultrathin fall alarm system is economically priced at $57 or $49.75 each for 10 or more.

About AliMed
Since its inception in the early 1970s, AliMed® inc. has grown to become a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of patient care, rehabilitation, OR/critical care and diagnostic imaging, orthopedic, and ergonomic products. AliMed is a customer service oriented company committed to promoting health and wellness by providing high-quality, health-related supplies in a cost-effective manner. Through a combination of proprietary-branded products and partnerships with more than 500 suppliers, AliMed now distributes more than 70,000 products to healthcare facilities and businesses worldwide. A comprehensive selection of AliMed products is available online at www.AliMed.com.