Posey Bed 8060 - Manual (Page 20)

20 Posey Bed 8060

Purpose
Purpose
Who Should Do
This?
Checklist
Patient safety asks that the Posey Bed 8060 is located in an area that provides easy access to the
patient under both normal and emergency conditions.
Attending Nurse or Caregiver.
Because the Posey Bed 8060 is a restraint system, anyone who cares for a patient in the bed must
be properly trained.
Guidelines for Proper Bed Location
Guidelines for Training
NOTE: Each No (in table below) must be corrected before allowing a patient to use the Posey Bed
8060. Prior to use with a new patient, photocopy and retain this checklist to record that each
item has been verified.
1. Is the Posey Bed 8060 clean?
2. Can a patient be easily accessed and can the bed be moved to the
center of the room to allow access from all four ( 4) sides in an
emergency situation?
3. Is the bed positioned so that the patient is NOT exposed to injury
from contact with walls, furniture or other equipment?
4. Is the power cord out of the way to avoid a tripping hazard?
5. Is the bed away from all open flames, smoking materials or heat
sources including baseboard heaters or space heaters?
6. Is the bed free of clutter or foreign objects?
7. Is the netting and canopy free from ANY sharp or hanging objects?
8. Is the netting and canopy free from ANY shipping or assembly
damage to the bed or canopy system?
9. Are the hospital bed casters locked so the bed does not move?
Check Yes No