Hill-Rom Affinity P3700E - Essential Safety Information; Bed Position and Siderail Usage; Brake, Steer Pedals, and Fluid Spills

Safety Information
Chapter 1: Introduction
1 - 2 Affinity® Four Birthing Bed Service Manual (195826 REV 2)
SAFETY INFORMATION
Train and educate your staff on the hazards associated with electric beds. Do not allow persons to have
their entire body below the sleep surface and within the confines of the bed. Unplug the bed from its
power source, and put the lockout switch in the locked position before you clean or service the bed. If
service persons need to get under the bed, they must block up the hilow portion as an added
precaution. Make sure that the foot section is correctly mounted to the yoke.
We urge you to incorporate these safety tips into your procedures for the safety of both patients and
staff.
BED POSITION
To reduce the severity of falls by patients, always leave the bed in the low position when the patient is
unattended.
SIDERAILS
Leave the siderails fully up and locked when the patient is left unattended. When you raise the siderails,
be sure that you hear the click that signals the up and locked condition. Gently pull on the siderails to
make sure that they are firmly in position.
Siderails are intended as a reminder, not a restraint device. Appropriate medical persons should
determine the level of restraint necessary to make sure that a patient remains safely in bed.
BRAKE AND STEER PEDALS
Always keep the casters in the brake position when the bed is occupied. Patients often use the bed for
support when getting in or out of bed, and serious injuries can result if the bed moves. After brakes are
set, rock the bed gently to make sure that they are locked.
Put the casters in the steer position when you move the bed. This will make the bed easier to put in
position or transport.
FLUIDS
When massive spills occur in the area of the P.C. boards, motors, or transformers, immediately:
1. Unplug the bed from its power source.
2. Take care of the patient.
3. Clean the fluid from the bed.
4. Have maintenance examine the bed completely. Fluids can short out controls, which can make the
bed inoperable or cause the bed to operate erratically. Component failure caused by fluids can even
cause the bed to operate without warning, and cause injury.
5. Do not put the bed back into service until it is unquestionably dry and tested safe to operate.