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Offline Alexa Devices: Inpatient Room Set Up

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This post outlines the set up of the offline Alexa devices in inpatient rooms. For more information on the design of the offline Alexa devices, see this post . The set up of these devices is based on implementation at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute. This project was done in partnership with Courage Kenny and Cummins Inc.  Nurse Call Set Up The offline nurse call device needs to be connected to the call light system via a 1/4" male to male mono jack cord . One of the 1/4" stereo jacks on the call light device will be used for this. The additional 1/4" mono jack port is for a manual call light option, such as a sip-and-puff or tent switch. It is highly recommended that a secondary call light access method is connected for safety purposes, as voice access is only meant as an alternative option . The call light box should be secured against the wall. This can be accomplished using high strength Velcro. It is best to secure as close as possible to the call light syst...