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[[File:BP-Monitor.png|right|frame|Blood Pressure Monitor]]
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<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;"><br />Overview</h3>
[[File:BPMeasurement.png|400px|thumb|right|frame|Taking a Blood Pressure Reading]]
With the blood pressure monitor, your loved one can take a blood pressure reading, that will be transmitted automatically to the GrandCare system. It operates completely wirelessly. Caregivers can log in to see the blood pressure readings, and to set up rules, for example to alert caregivers when a reading has been taken, or to remind the loved one if a reading hasn't been taken at the expected time.<br /><br />
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A blood pressure monitor can be added to the system to record blood pressure readings.<br /> The blood pressure monitor is battery-operated and Bluetooth-enabled to communicate wirelessly with the system.<br /><br />  


<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Supported Model</h3>
Caregivers can log onto the [[Online Care Portal]] to view [[Reports|Health Reports]] and to set up custom [[Wellness Notifications and Acknowledgements]].<br />
There is one type of blood pressure monitor that can be used with a GrandCare system, the A&D Medical brand monitor. It comes with your choice of three cuff sizes, small, medium or large. The monitor is battery-operated, and communicates with the system wirelessly via Bluetooth. As part of the installation process, a Bluetooth antenna will be installed, and the blood pressure monitor will be paired with your system, and assigned to one more more residents (loved ones) so that the signals are picked up properly. This is typically done for you by your GrandCare installer.<br /><br />


<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Taking a Reading</h3>
Residents can view their own health readings by using the [[Wellness|"Wellness" Button]] on the Touchscreen.<br />  
The blood pressure monitor comes with complete directions for installing the batteries, attaching the components of the monitor, and taking an accurate reading, which your loved one should follow. Some of the key points include:
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* Sit quietly for a 5 - 10 minutes before the measurement, and do not take the reading immediately after exercise or exertion
* Sit quietly during the measurement, with the arm resting on a table
* Place the cuff on the arm (preferably the left arm, preferably a bare arm) - the arrow on the cuff should point within the proper size range
* Place the cuff above the elbow, with the air hose positioned over the inner arm and pointed down toward the hand
* Press the "Start" button to begin the reading
* Note that the "Start" button can also functions as a Stop button
* When the measurement is complete, the blood pressure and pulse rate display on the monitor screen
* Within a few minutes, the reading will be transmitted automatically to the GrandCare system
* Press the "Start" button to turn off the power, or wait a few minutes and the monitor will turn off automatically<br /><br />


<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Assigning the Reading</h3>
==Taking a Blood Pressure Reading==
In some cases, a blood pressure monitor will be shared by multiple residents. In that case, when a reading is taken, it must be assigned to the appropriate resident. To assign a reading:
Follow all manufacturer-provided directions for setting up and using the blood pressure monitor, including battery installation, taking accurate readings, and device care.<br />
* At the touchscreen, press the "Caregiving" button
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* Enter the 4-digit System PIN number (which is set, and can be viewed, on the Advanced Settings screen in the [[Care Menu|Care Menu]].)
'''Once the reading has been taken, it will be sent to the system automatically, and a wellness reading acknowledgement will appear on the screen.'''<br />
* Press the "Assign Reading" button
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* There may be more than one unassigned reading on the system. The first will be displayed. Press the "Select Resident" button
 
===Supported Models===
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There may be more than one model that can be used with your system.  Use the manufacturer’s directions that came with the device to identify the model you have.<br />
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===Identifying the Device Model===
:Each blood pressure monitor displays its model number on the front face of the device.<br />
:* A&D UA-767PBT
:* A&D UA-767PBT-Ci
 
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==Adding a Blood Pressure Device to the System==
All [[Wellness Devices]] require a [[Bluetooth Antenna |Bluetooth Antenna]] to communicate with the touchscreen. These devices must be added through the [[Setup Wizard]] on the touchscreen.<br />
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===Through the Touchscreen Setup Wizard===
:The first time you turn on a new system, the [[Setup Wizard]] will start automatically and guide you through setting up your [[Wellness Devices]].<br /><br />'''This is the only way to add Bluetooth health devices'''.<br /><br />
:If you are adding a device to an already configured system, see the [[Setup Wizard]] page for instructions on re-starting the Wizard.<br />
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<!--:<big>'''Manually Through the Care Portal'''</big>
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:# Log into the [[Online Care Portal]] and open the [[Care Menu]].
:# Click the "Wellness" button.
:# Under Wellness Devices, click "Add New Device".
:# Enter a name for the device to identify it.
:# Select the proper device type and model (A&D UA-767PBT BP Monitor or A&D UA-767PBT-Ci BP Monitor).</br>When finished, click "Next" to continue.
:# Enter the device Serial Number (found on a sticker on the bottom of the device).
:# Enter the device Bluetooth ID (10-digit number found on a sticker on the bottom of the device - e.g. 00A0960D7944).
:# Click the "Finish" button.<br />
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:<big>'''Manually Pairing the A&D UA-767PBT-Ci Blood Pressure Monitor'''</big>
:The A&D UA-767PBT-Ci blood pressure monitor requires an additional step to complete pairing of the device.
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:# At the Touchscreen, touch the [[Settings Button|<i class="fa fa-gear"></i> "Settings" Button]].
:# Enter the [[Touchscreen PINs|System PIN]].
:# Touch the "Devices" button.
:# Touch the Blood Pressure Monitor in the Devices list - the Blood Pressure Monitor Details Screen will appear.
:# Touch the "Pair Device" button.
:# Follow the directions on the screen: Press and hold the power button on the device until "uPr" appears, then release the power button.
:# Press and release the power button again.
:# The device will display "End" and turn off.
:# Remove, then reinstall the batteries into the device.
:# The device will now show "Pr" on the display.
:# Touch the "OK" button on the touchscreen to start pairing.
:# Wait while it pairs - you will see a Success Message when pairing is complete.<br />
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===Troubleshooting===
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If you are having trouble adding the blood pressure device to the system.
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:* Make sure you have the [[Bluetooth Antenna]] set up correctly.
:* Make sure you have entered the device Serial Number and Bluetooth ID correctly.
:* Make sure you have selected the correct device type and model.
:* Make sure that this blood pressure monitor is not configured on any other systems in Bluetooth range.
:* If using the UA-767PBT-Ci model, try doing the pairing steps again.
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Latest revision as of 16:07, 18 February 2019

A&D UA-767PBT Blood Pressure Monitor
Taking a Blood Pressure Reading


A blood pressure monitor can be added to the system to record blood pressure readings.
The blood pressure monitor is battery-operated and Bluetooth-enabled to communicate wirelessly with the system.

Caregivers can log onto the Online Care Portal to view Health Reports and to set up custom Wellness Notifications and Acknowledgements.

Residents can view their own health readings by using the "Wellness" Button on the Touchscreen.

Taking a Blood Pressure Reading

Follow all manufacturer-provided directions for setting up and using the blood pressure monitor, including battery installation, taking accurate readings, and device care.

Once the reading has been taken, it will be sent to the system automatically, and a wellness reading acknowledgement will appear on the screen.

Supported Models


There may be more than one model that can be used with your system. Use the manufacturer’s directions that came with the device to identify the model you have.

Identifying the Device Model

Each blood pressure monitor displays its model number on the front face of the device.
  • A&D UA-767PBT
  • A&D UA-767PBT-Ci



Adding a Blood Pressure Device to the System

All Wellness Devices require a Bluetooth Antenna to communicate with the touchscreen. These devices must be added through the Setup Wizard on the touchscreen.

Through the Touchscreen Setup Wizard

The first time you turn on a new system, the Setup Wizard will start automatically and guide you through setting up your Wellness Devices.

This is the only way to add Bluetooth health devices.

If you are adding a device to an already configured system, see the Setup Wizard page for instructions on re-starting the Wizard.



Manually Pairing the A&D UA-767PBT-Ci Blood Pressure Monitor
The A&D UA-767PBT-Ci blood pressure monitor requires an additional step to complete pairing of the device.


  1. At the Touchscreen, touch the "Settings" Button.
  2. Enter the System PIN.
  3. Touch the "Devices" button.
  4. Touch the Blood Pressure Monitor in the Devices list - the Blood Pressure Monitor Details Screen will appear.
  5. Touch the "Pair Device" button.
  6. Follow the directions on the screen: Press and hold the power button on the device until "uPr" appears, then release the power button.
  7. Press and release the power button again.
  8. The device will display "End" and turn off.
  9. Remove, then reinstall the batteries into the device.
  10. The device will now show "Pr" on the display.
  11. Touch the "OK" button on the touchscreen to start pairing.
  12. Wait while it pairs - you will see a Success Message when pairing is complete.


Troubleshooting


If you are having trouble adding the blood pressure device to the system.

  • Make sure you have the Bluetooth Antenna set up correctly.
  • Make sure you have entered the device Serial Number and Bluetooth ID correctly.
  • Make sure you have selected the correct device type and model.
  • Make sure that this blood pressure monitor is not configured on any other systems in Bluetooth range.
  • If using the UA-767PBT-Ci model, try doing the pairing steps again.



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