Multifunctional nursing safety warning mark capable of preventing falling down and falling off from bed

Abstract

A multifunctional nursing safety warning mark capable of preventing falling down and falling off from a bed comprises a mark body of a front-and-back two-layer structure, the front layer is a front plate with the whole plate body surface having a fluorescent effect, the back layer is a back plate with a falling-down-preventing prompting function, and the back plate and the front plate jointly form the mark body with a safety warning function. The front plate with the fluorescent effect on the whole surface of the plate body and the rear plate with the anti-falling prompt function are designed into a front-rear two-layer structure, and the mark body can be hung on a bed tail or a bed handrail or an infusion support through the binding belt, so that the safety warning effect can be achieved for patients, family members and medical staff in the daytime or at night, and the safety of the medical staff is improved. And when the medical staff inspects at night, the whole front surface of the front plate is a luminous surface and is striking enough, so that the medical staff can conveniently observe and carry out targeted prevention guidance. In addition, an infusion card can be clamped on the identification body to serve as an infusion card clamping plate, and the functionality of the identification body is increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of warning sign technology, specifically to a multifunctional safety warning sign for preventing falls from beds. Background Technology

[0002] High-risk groups for falls include: patients over 65 years of age; those with a history of falls; those with anemia or unstable blood pressure; those with impaired consciousness or disorientation; those with limb dysfunction; those who are malnourished, weak, or dizzy; those with unsteady gait; those with poor vision or hearing or lack of care; and those taking diuretics, laxatives, sedatives, hypnotics, or antihypertensive drugs. With an aging population, the number of high-risk patients for falls is increasing. For example, in a hospital with a high number of inpatients, among patients over 80 years old, 25.00% are in neurology, 47.06% in cardiology, and 32.10% in respiratory medicine. Considering factors such as patient age, disease, medication, and patient cooperation, patients with internal medicine diseases account for 72.22% to over 90% of inpatients in these departments who are at high risk of falls, and 5% to 15% of these falls result in injuries such as brain damage, soft tissue contusions, fractures, or dislocations.

[0003] Epidemiological statistics show that approximately 20 million people experience one or more falls each year; and the number of hospitalized elderly patients is twice that of the general elderly population. Surveys indicate that falls and bed falls occur more frequently during night shifts; however, they can occur in all areas of general wards, and can happen while patients are eating, sleeping, moving around, retrieving objects, or using the toilet, with urination and defecation being the primary triggers.

[0004] To prevent the aforementioned problems, one common preventative measure is to leave a nightlight on in the ward at night to provide adequate illumination and ensure safe movement at night. Maintaining bright light within the elderly patient's activity area is the first step in preventing falls. However, it's important to note that elderly patients frequently use the restroom, so the nightlight should not be too bright; use corridor lights or floor lamps at night. Another preventative measure is to use fall prevention warning signs (such as the patent title "Fall Prevention Warning Sign," patent number: ZL202230752337.3, published in the China Patent Database, authorized on April 14, 2023), which should be hung at the foot or head of the bed to warn patients of potential falls.

[0005] The above-mentioned preventive measures currently have some shortcomings in their application, specifically the following two points:

[0006] Most hospitalized patients do not like to sleep with the lights on (fluorescent lights are too bright, and nightlights are too glaring); moreover, there are many types of warning signs available, which are generally made of plastic (i.e., PVC) material, do not emit light themselves, are not conspicuous enough, and cannot serve as a warning at night.

[0007] During night rounds, nurses often avoid turning on the lights for fear of disturbing patients' sleep. Instead, they quietly approach the bedside to observe the patients. The information on existing warning signs is often inaccessible, and even with a flashlight, the signs are not clearly visible. Looking at them for too long is also risky as it might disturb the patients' rest. In clinical practice, due to the large number of patients at high risk of falls, it is difficult for nurses to provide targeted fall prevention education and implement all preventative measures for each patient.

[0008] Therefore, in response to the above situation, a multifunctional safety warning sign for preventing falls and bed falls is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0009] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a multifunctional safety warning sign for preventing falls from beds. It features a two-layer structure with a front panel that is fluorescent and a rear panel that provides fall prevention warnings. The sign can be hung at the foot of the bed or on the bed rail with cable ties. Whether day or night, it serves as a safety warning for patients, their families, and medical staff. It also provides supplemental lighting when the fluorescent lights are turned off at night. Furthermore, it facilitates observation and targeted prevention guidance for nurses during nighttime rounds, solving the problem of warning signs being ineffective at night.

[0010] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0011] A multifunctional safety warning sign for fall prevention beds includes a sign body with a two-layer structure. The front layer is a fluorescent panel, and the rear layer is a fall prevention warning panel. Together, the front and rear panels form the sign body with a safety warning function. The front panel is a fluorescent acrylic sheet, and the rear panel is a colored acrylic sheet. The fluorescent acrylic sheet is fixedly connected to the colored acrylic sheet by an adhesive method (such as acrylic glue). A reminder mechanism is fixed on the front panel. The reminder mechanism includes a circular acrylic sheet fixed to the fluorescent acrylic sheet. Three dividing lines are evenly arranged on the circular acrylic sheet, dividing the circular acrylic sheet into three reminder areas.

[0012] Furthermore, the front and rear panels are provided with interconnected perforations for cable ties to pass through and attach the identification body to the hospital bed (such as the headboard, footboard, bed rails, and IV stand next to the bed rails).

[0013] Furthermore, the specifications of the sign body include two types: one type has a length controlled at 9-11cm and a width controlled at 5-7cm; the other type has a length controlled at 11-13cm and a width controlled at 9-11cm.

[0014] Furthermore, the fluorescent acrylic plate has a warning area; the colored acrylic plate has a warning area with a fall prevention function.

[0015] Furthermore, an indicator needle is rotatably connected to the center of the circular acrylic plate, and the indicator needle can point to the corresponding reminder area after rotating along the midpoint of the circular acrylic plate.

[0016] Furthermore, the reminder mechanism also includes a transparent acrylic plate, which is fixed on a fluorescent acrylic plate. A placement groove is provided on one side of the transparent acrylic plate, and a rectangular groove communicating with the placement groove is provided on the outer surface of the transparent acrylic plate.

[0017] This invention offers the following advantages: Its two-layer structure, consisting of a front panel with a fluorescent finish and a rear panel with fall prevention warnings, allows the sign to be suspended from the foot of the bed, bed rail, or IV stand via cable ties. Whether day or night, it provides a safety warning to patients, their families, and medical staff. It also serves as supplementary lighting when patients turn off the fluorescent lights (i.e., a night light) at night, eliminating the need to turn on the night light in non-emergency situations and effectively avoiding the glare that can be overwhelming for hospitalized patients. The entire front of the sign is luminescent, ensuring high visibility for medical staff (such as nurses) during nighttime rounds, facilitating observation and targeted preventative guidance. This also solves the problem of existing warning signs failing to provide adequate nighttime warnings. Furthermore, when the sign is hung on an IV stand or bed foot, an IV card (i.e., a paper form) can be clipped to it, serving as an IV card holder and enhancing its functionality. The existing infusion card is a special paper form used in medical care to record patient infusion information. Its core functions include verifying medication, recording operations, and tracking processes to ensure medication safety.

[0018] This invention, through its structural design of a circular acrylic plate, dividing lines, and an indicator needle, allows medical staff to adjust the pointing area of ​​the indicator needle according to the actual situation of different patients. Different warning levels correspond to different degrees of warning, enabling medical staff to quickly and accurately obtain the current status of patients in a busy work environment. For nursing staff, this helps to rationally prioritize nursing work.

[0019] This utility model, through the structural design of a transparent acrylic plate, a rectangular groove, and a placement slot, allows patients' family members or medical staff to place message cards in the placement slot, facilitating timely access to relevant information for both parties and promoting communication and exchange between medical staff during shift changes. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 1, in which the front panel and the rear panel are in a combined state.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 1, in which the front panel and the rear panel are in a separated state.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 2, in which the front panel and the rear panel are in an assembled state.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the circular acrylic plate in this embodiment 2.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the transparent acrylic sheet in this embodiment 2.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Marker body; 100. Front panel; 101. Back panel; 102. Perforation; 2. Circular acrylic sheet; 201. Dividing line; 202. Indicator needle; 3. Transparent acrylic sheet; 300. Placement groove; 301. Rectangular groove. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model. Example 1

[0027] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 A multifunctional safety warning sign for preventing falls from beds includes a sign body 1, which has a two-layer structure. The front layer is a front panel 100 with a fluorescent effect on its entire surface, and the rear layer is a rear panel 101 with fall prevention warning function. The rear panel 101 and the front panel 100 together form the sign body 1 with a safety warning function. The front panel 100 is a fluorescent acrylic sheet, and the rear panel 101 is a colored acrylic sheet. The fluorescent acrylic sheet is fixedly connected to the colored acrylic sheet by adhesive (such as acrylic glue or hot pressing process). The fluorescent acrylic sheet is usually made by adding fluorescent powder to methyl methacrylate (MMA). The fluorescent powder in the sheet can absorb light and store it during the day, and slowly release the stored light at night or in low light environments, making the fluorescent acrylic sheet glow in the dark, thus ensuring clear visibility at night or in low light environments.

[0028] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2The sign body 1 comes in two sizes: one with a length of 9-11cm and a width of 5-7cm, with an optimal length and width of 10cm*6cm; the other with a length of 11-13cm and a width of 9-11cm, with an optimal length and width of 12cm*10cm. The front panel 100 and rear panel 101 have interconnected perforations 102 for cable ties to pass through and hang the sign body 1 on the hospital bed (such as the headboard, footboard, bed rails, or IV stand next to the bed rails). This serves as a warning to patients, family members, and medical staff both day and night, and also provides supplemental lighting when the fluorescent lights are turned off at night. The entire front of the sign body is luminous, making it highly visible to medical staff (such as nurses) during nighttime rounds, facilitating observation and targeted preventative guidance. This also solves the problem of existing warning signs failing to provide adequate warning at night. Furthermore, the label body 1 is easy and quick to install and can adapt to the structural characteristics of different types of hospital beds, such as hanging IV stands or bed footboards. In addition, an IV card (i.e., a paper form) can be clipped onto the label body using a spring clip, which can be used as an IV card holder, increasing the functionality of the label body 1. When used as an IV card holder, a larger size is better; a label body 1 with dimensions of 12cm x 10cm can be selected.

[0029] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The fluorescent acrylic panel has a warning area printed with warning slogans such as "Prevent Falls" and "Prevent Bed Falls." The font is large, clear, and easily legible, using high-contrast colors, such as white text on a fluorescent background, to enhance visual impact. The warning area also includes small icons representing people who have fallen and are bed-falling, positioned at the lower left and upper right of the panel, respectively. The colored acrylic panel has a warning area with fall prevention features, printed with corresponding slogans to promote fall prevention guidance. It also includes a QR code connected to the hospital's information management system. Patients and their families can scan the QR code with a mobile device to view fall / bed-fall risks and preventative measures at any time. The QR code (e.g., a dynamic QR code) can also be used to access real-time updated information from the hospital's information management system. Example 2

[0030] Please see Figure 3-5The implementation methods of this embodiment and Embodiment 1 are basically the same, except that: a reminder mechanism is fixed on the fluorescent acrylic plate of the identification body 1 to further warn and remind caregivers. The reminder mechanism includes a circular acrylic plate 2 fixed on the fluorescent acrylic plate. Three dividing lines 201 are evenly arranged on the circular acrylic plate 2, which divides the circular acrylic plate 2 into three reminder areas. An indicator needle 202 is rotatably connected to the center of the circular acrylic plate 2 through a rotating shaft. After the indicator needle 202 rotates along the midpoint of the circular acrylic plate 2, it can point to the corresponding reminder area.

[0031] The dividing lines 201 are made using laser etching technology, resulting in fine and clear lines. The three dividing lines 201 are distributed at a 120° angle with the center of the circular acrylic plate 2, precisely dividing the circular acrylic plate 2 into three reminder areas of equal area.

[0032] The indicator needle 202 is made of lightweight metal or high-strength plastic, with different fluorescent coatings applied to each warning area, including red, blue, and green. A red fluorescent coating represents a high-risk warning, such as if the patient has recently been frequently attempting to get up or is experiencing unstable physical condition. A blue fluorescent coating indicates medium risk, such as if the patient requires some assistance to get up. A green fluorescent coating represents low risk, meaning the patient's current state is relatively stable. Medical staff can manually adjust the indicator needle 202 to point to the corresponding warning area based on the patient's real-time condition, allowing other medical staff to quickly understand the patient's risk level for falls or bed falls during rounds and take targeted nursing measures. Through the structural design of the circular acrylic plate 2, dividing lines 201, and indicator needle 202, medical staff can adjust the pointing area of ​​the indicator needle 202 according to the actual situation of different patients. Different warning levels correspond to different degrees of alertness. In a busy work environment, medical staff can quickly and accurately obtain the patient's current state, which helps nurses to rationally prioritize nursing work.

[0033] The reminder mechanism also includes a transparent acrylic plate 3, which is fixedly connected to the fluorescent acrylic plate 100 with glue or screws to ensure stability. A placement slot 300 is provided on one side of the transparent acrylic plate 3, and a rectangular groove 301 communicating with the placement slot 300 is provided on the outer surface of the transparent acrylic plate 3. In use, family members or caregivers can write the patient's special needs on a message card and insert it into the placement slot 300. The rectangular groove 301 facilitates the removal of the message card from the placement slot 300. Through the structural design of the transparent acrylic plate 3, the rectangular groove 301, and the placement slot 300, family members or medical staff can place message cards in the placement slot 300, facilitating timely access to relevant information for both parties and promoting communication and exchange during shift changes.

[0034] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to any specific implementation. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A multifunctional safety warning sign for preventing falls from beds, comprising a sign body (1), characterized in that, The sign body (1) has a two-layer structure. The front layer is a front panel (100) with a fluorescent effect on the entire surface, and the rear layer is a rear panel (101) with a fall prevention warning function. The rear panel (101) and the front panel (100) together form the sign body (1) with a safety warning function. The front panel (100) is a fluorescent acrylic panel, and the rear panel (101) is a colored acrylic panel. The fluorescent acrylic panel is... The bonding method and Colored acrylic sheet Fixed connection; A reminder mechanism is fixed on the front panel (100). The reminder mechanism includes a circular acrylic plate (2) fixed on a fluorescent acrylic plate. Three dividing lines (201) are evenly arranged on the circular acrylic plate (2), and the three dividing lines (201) divide the circular acrylic plate (2) into three reminder areas.

2. The multifunctional fall prevention bed safety warning sign according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front plate (100) and the rear plate (101) are provided with interconnected perforations (102), which are used for cable ties to pass through and hang the identification body (1) on the hospital bed.

3. The multifunctional fall prevention bed safety warning sign according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The specifications of the sign body (1) include two types: one type has a length of 9-11cm and a width of 5-7cm; the other type has a length of 11-13cm and a width of 9-11cm.

4. The multifunctional fall prevention bed safety warning sign according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fluorescent acrylic plate has a warning area; the colored acrylic plate has a warning area with a fall prevention function.

5. The multifunctional fall prevention bed safety warning sign according to claim 1, characterized in that, An indicator needle (202) is rotatably connected to the center of the circular acrylic plate (2). The indicator needle (202) can point to the corresponding reminder area after rotating along the midpoint of the circular acrylic plate (2).

6. The multifunctional fall prevention bed safety warning sign according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reminder mechanism also includes a transparent acrylic plate (3), which is fixed on a fluorescent acrylic plate. A placement groove (300) is provided on one side of the transparent acrylic plate (3), and a rectangular groove (301) communicating with the placement groove (300) is provided on the outer surface of the transparent acrylic plate (3).

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