Doortop Alarms in SHED - Western Health Emergency Department

This document is a summarised version of Emergency Department DP_GC7-WestCASA (Centre Against Sexual Assault), Paths of Travel – SHED QRG, WestCASA – SHED QRG and Emergency Procedures Manual. The summary has been created to combine best practice information into one document specific to the Emergency Department, and has been endorsed by the ED Leadership Team. Staff should review the QRG’s if they require further information.

Overview:

This Quick Reference Guide (QRG) provides a snapshot of the Doortop Alarms (DTA) within the SHED and the function they provide in the WestCASA, BAU/BAR and The Hub areas.

Applicability:

This QRG applies to any staff member who works in the WestCASA, BAU, BAR/The Hub areas, Security staff and Emergency buzzer responders.

Responsibility:

The Operations Manager of SHED, Medical Directors and Nurse Unit Managers of the SHED are responsible for ensuring all ED staff are aware of the content within this QRG.

Guideline/Process Details:

Figure 1: Mark up of WestCASA doortop alarms

Figure 2: Mark up of BAU/BAR doortop alarms

Figure 3: Mark up of The Hub doortop alarms

**Please note all clinical areas within The Hub, BAU/BAR, and WestCASA are anti-ligature where possible.

Doortop alarm activation process

Anti-ligature DTA are located in the SHED WestCASA, BAU/BAR and The Hub areas. The DTA activate when weight/pressure is applied to the top of the door. DTA and alarm tones differ from other nurse call tones. Table 1 outlines the DTA process and response team.

Table 1: DTA alert and response team

Area	Location	Alert	Response
WestCASA	Ensuite door only	Communicated through Nurse Call system. Visible on Fast Track and Adult Acute Nurse Call annunciators	Local response by Fast Track and Adult Acute resus team
The Hub	Interview rooms, Patient cubicles, ensuite	Communicated through Nurse Call system. Visible on The Hub Nurse Call and Adult Acute Nurse Call	Local response by The Hub and Adult Acute resus team
BAU/BAR	Interview rooms, BAR rooms, ensuite	Communicated through Nurse Call system. Visible on BAU/BAR Nurse Call and Adult Acute Nurse Call	Local response by BAU/BAR and Adult Acute resus team

Supporting Documentation:

Document Governance

Title:	Doortop Alarms in SHED
Version:	2.0
Date Published:	June, 2022
Date of scheduled review:	01/06/2023
Author:		Approver:
SHED Leadership Team		SHED Leadership Team

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