Posey Bed 8070 - Manual (Page 12)

12 Posey Bed 8070

NeveR modify the bed for any reason.
• NeveR add side rails or head or footboard to the bed. Doing so will increase the risk of
entrapment or serious injury from contact with these parts.
• NeveR use any device, such as a Zip Tie or a padlock, to secure panel zippers. Only use the
Posey Quick-Release Buckles. You must aLWaYs be able to access the patient quickly in an
emergency.
• DO NOt add any accessory to the bed other than those recommended by Posey.
Make sure there are no tears, holes or abrasions in the nylon panels or netting and that the canopy
and frame are secure and attached properly to the hospital bed.
NeveR leave objects in the bed that will allow the patient to damage the canopy, and possibly
escape.
NeveR hang, suspend or attach toys or other items to the netting or canopy.
Avoid risk of a fall or unexpected bed movement. Minimize the risk of injury to you and the
patient by following your facility’s patient transfer procedure. Follow the procedure (see page 26)
for transferring patients in and out of the Posey Bed.
A fall may occur while one or more access panels are open during patient care. Make sure
the patient is in a safe position on the mattress before you open an access panel. Follow the
procedures for securing the Perimeter Guards and NeveR leave a patient unattended while the
Perimeter Guard is in use or the canopy is open.
Monitor the patient’s condition per facility policy, the physician’s orders or the care plan. Explain
the use of the Nurse Call Button to the patient and the patient’s family.
Follow the care plan for daily patient release. Be sure to consider patient’s needs for:
• Nourishment,
• Range of motion and rehabilitation,
• Walking,
• Recreation,
• Toileting, and
• Restorative Nursing.
Warnings and Precautions
(Continued)
alterations to the
Posey Bed
Check the Canopy
Precautions During
transfers and
Patient Care
access Panels
Daily monitoring
and Release Policy
Power Cord
aLWaYs position the power cord away from the working mechanisms of the bed.
aLWaYs check the power cord for any visible kinks or cuts prior to connecting to an appropriate
AC outlet.
aLWaYs position the power cord away from walkways to avoid a tripping hazard.
importance of
Patient monitoring
NeveR leave a patient unattended without proper monitoring. Failure to monitor per your
facility’s policy, the physician’s orders, or the care plan could result in serious injury or death.