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[[File:BP-Monitor.png|right|frame|Blood Pressure Monitor]]
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[[File:BPMeasurement.png|right|frame|Taking a Blood Pressure Reading]]
[[File:BP-Monitor.png|400px|thumb|right|frame|A&D UA-767PBT Blood Pressure Monitor]]
<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, which will be recorded automatically in the GrandCare system. The process 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 particular model of blood pressure monitor that can be integrated 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, so that the signals are picked up properly. It will also be assigned to the resident(s) who will be using it, so that readings will be recorded for the correct person. This is typically done for you by your GrandCare installer.<br /><br />


[[File:AssignBPReading.png|right|frame|Assign Reading]]
Residents can view their own health readings by using the [[Wellness|"Wellness" Button]] on the Touchscreen.<br />  
[[File:BP-Readings.png|right|frame|Blood Pressure Readings]]
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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;">Taking a Reading</h3>
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:
* Sit quietly for 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, and preferably a bare arm
* 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 function 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 Main Menu, 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
* Select the appropriate resident, then press the "OK" button
* If there are additional readings to be assigned, the next one will appear, otherwise the screen will show that there are no more readings to be assigned<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;">Viewing the Readings on the Touchscreen</h3>
===Supported Models===
To view assigned readings at the Touchscreen:
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* At the Main Menu, press the "Wellness" button
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 />
* Press the button for the appropriate resident
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* If the Resident has a personal PIN (which is set, and can be viewed, on the Edit Loved Ones screen in the [[Care Menu|Care Menu]]) it may be required now
===Identifying the Device Model===
* Press the "Blood Pressure" button
:Each blood pressure monitor displays its model number on the front face of the device.<br />
* Readings for the current month will display - press the arrow buttons to navigate to other months<br /><br />
:* A&D UA-767PBT
:* A&D UA-767PBT-Ci


[[File:BP-RuleCondition.png|right|frame|Define a Rule Condition]]
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[[File:BP-RuleAction.png|right|frame|Define a Rule Action]]
==Adding a Blood Pressure Device to the System==
<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;">Viewing the Readings Remotely</h3>
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 />
Caregivers can view blood pressure readings from any Internet-connected computer. To view readings:
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* [[Logging In|Log in to GCManage]]
===Through the Touchscreen Setup Wizard===
* Open the [[Care Menu|Care Menu]]
: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 />
* Open the Wellness module
:If you are adding a device to an already configured system, see the [[Setup Wizard]] page for instructions on re-starting the Wizard.<br />
* In the Wellness People area, click the BP icon for the appropriate resident
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* Readings for the current month will display - press the arrow buttons to navigate to other months<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;">Printing the Readings</h3>
<!--:<big>'''Manually Through the Care Portal'''</big>
You can print a list of the readings from the Account Dashboard. To generate a printable report, see the [[Health Reports|Health Reports help page]].<br /><br />
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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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<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;">Setting Rules</h3>
:<big>'''Manually Pairing the A&D UA-767PBT-Ci Blood Pressure Monitor'''</big>
You can set up rules to alert caregivers when a reading is taken, or if a scheduled reading is not taken. To add a rule:
:The A&D UA-767PBT-Ci blood pressure monitor requires an additional step to complete pairing of the device.
* [[Logging In|Log in to GCManage]]
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* Open the [[Care Menu|Care Menu]]
:# At the Touchscreen, touch the [[Settings Button|<i class="fa fa-gear"></i> "Settings" Button]].
* Click the "Wellness" button
:# Enter the [[Touchscreen PINs|System PIN]].
* In the Wellness Rules section, click the "Add New Rule" button<br /><br />
:# 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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There are two parts to each rule, a condition and an action. On the first screen, choose the condition. Your rule can be triggered:
===Troubleshooting===
* Whenever a blood pressure reading is taken
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* If a blood pressure reading isn't taken between a particular time range
If you are having trouble adding the blood pressure device to the system.
* If a blood pressure reading isn't taken all day<br /><br />
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:* Make sure you have the [[Bluetooth Antenna]] set up correctly.
Once you have defined the condition, you need to set the action. Possible actions include contacting a single caregiver, all caregivers, or a [[Call List|Call List]]. The types of contact include:
:* Make sure you have entered the device Serial Number and Bluetooth ID correctly.
* Email
:* Make sure you have selected the correct device type and model.
* Text message
:* Make sure that this blood pressure monitor is not configured on any other systems in Bluetooth range.
* Phone call to home, work or cell phone
:* If using the UA-767PBT-Ci model, try doing the pairing steps again.
* Phone call to a [[Call List|Call List]]<br /><br />
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Examples of rules might be:
* If a blood pressure reading is taken, email all caregivers, so they can view the reading
* If a blood pressure reading isn't taken before noon, text an adult child who can remind the parent
* If a blood pressure reading isn't taken at a set time, phone the loved one with a reminder - only caregivers can receive alerts from rules, but a loved one can easily be added as a caregiver for this purpose<br /><br />
 
Multiple rules can be triggered for any event, so that multiple types of alerts can be sent out, for example both phone calls and emails.<br /><br />
 
A checkbox next to the rule lets you set whether the rule is enabled or disabled. It might make sense to turn off a rule while your loved one is on vacation, so that alerts won't be sent out during that time. You can disable a rule by unchecking the box. When you're ready for the rule to be active again, just check the Enabled checkbox again, and then save the rule settings.<br /><br />

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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