How the PivoTell Plus' Dispenser Works
The ‘Pivotell Plus’ dispenser has all of the features of the Mk 3 dispenser but additionally will make sure that a family member, friend or carer is advised by SMS or e-mail message if medication is not taken on time. You will have the re-assurance that an adverse event which might result in the need to call the Emergency Services might be avoided
The dispenser pack includes:
1 Pivotell Plus Automatic Pill Dispenser
1 SIM card pack ( when ordering please nominate your preferred Mobile Phone Operator)
2 time discs for 1-4 times a day medication regime
2 discs (blank for more than 4 times daily medication regime
Battery case securing screw
Pharmacy label carrier and holder
4 x AA Alkaline Batteries
The 'Pivotell Plus' Automatic Pill Dispenser is a further enhancement of the Mk 3 dispenser. It has all of the features of the Mk 3 dispenser but additionally the 'Pivotell Plus' can be programmed to send an SMS or e-mail message to a family member, friend, carer or Alarm Response Centre if medication has not been taken at the correct time.
The Pivotell Plus can be programmed to report :
- Dose not taken
- Device upside down
- Device error
- 4 doses remaining
- Low Battery
Family members and carers will benefit from the knowledge that if the user does not take his or her medication on time, or the dispenser has, for example, been left upside down or needs re-filling, then the ‘Pivotell Plus’ dispenser will let someone know:
- The family member or carer can check on the well being of the user who may be asleep, fallen ill, have had a fall and not be able to take their important medication.
- This may help to avoid a call out of the Emergency Services.
The Administration Centre can also, if required, provide reports on both the history of the user’s actual dispensing times, and the activity history of the dispenser.
The dispenser is programmed using a computer and by accessing the Pivotell Administration Centre (click on Administration Centre above). The Administration Centre will manage the settings of the dispenser, log SMS and e-mail messages and record medication times.
The 'view settings' screen in the Pivotell Administration Centre
Pivotell will supply you with a SIM card and ‘Top Up’ card from the operator that you nominate: Orange / Vodaphone / O² or T-Mobile. This will include an initial £ 5.00 credit to allow the dispenser to communicate with the Pivotell Administration Centre.
- Programme the ‘Pivotell Plus’ through the Administration Centre in four easy steps:
Step 1. Enter the SIM phone number and user information
Step 2. Enter the dispenser settings that you require
Step 3. Enter the message services you require
Step 4. View your settings - Insert the SIM card in the GSM module in the dispenser
- Remove the battery isolating strip
- Press button 2 to download the dispenser settings that you have programmed
Your dispenser is now ready for use!
A copy of the Pivotell Instructions can be downloaded via the Administration Centre.