Sunrise Medical JOERNS B684DC - Manual (Page 4)

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Although essential in the practice of long-term care,
bed side rails, in recent years, have also been a subject
of regulatory review and evolution in design and use.
That focus includes not only the challenge of achieving
an appropriate balance between resident security and
unnecessary restraint, but also the additional safety
issue of entrapment.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA),
working together with Sunrise Medical and other
industry representatives has addressed the potential
danger of entrapment with new safety guidelines for
medical beds. The guidelines recommend dimensional
limits for critical gaps and spaces between bed system
components.
The entrapment zones involve the relationship of
components often assembled by the healthcare facility
rather than a manufacturer. Compliance is the
responsibility of the facility. As the leading
manufacturer of long-term care beds and a
frontrunner in addressing this critical issue, Joerns can
offer you the expertise, assistance and products to
bring your facility into compliance.
Joerns Compliance Solutions
Matching the right bed components in order to meet
regulatory guidelines can be complex. That’s why
Joerns offers a wide array of compliance options. We
will assist customers in selecting compliant
accessories recommended for their model beds.
Creating a Safer Care Environment
While the guidelines apply to all healthcare settings -
hospitals, nursing homes and at home – long-term
care facilities have particular exposure in that serious
entrapment events typically involve frail, elderly or
dementia patients.
For More Information
To learn more about compliance options with
Joerns products, contact Joerns Customer
Care (800-826-0270) or your Joerns account
manager and ask for free informational
publications.
To learn more about entrapment zones, assessment
methods, and guidelines concerning entrapment,
contact Sunrise Medical, Long-Term Care Division, or
the FDA.
Bed System Entrapment Information
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