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General| Brand | Posey |
|---|---|
| Model | Bed 8060 |
| Category | Medical Equipment |
| Language | English |
Details patient criteria for the Posey Bed 8060, focusing on those at extreme risk of falls or unassisted bed exits.
Lists contraindications including weight limits, violent behaviors, excessive rubbing, Pica, and claustrophobia.
Provides methods to reduce entrapment, such as keeping the mattress flat and using specialized cushions.
Specifies bed dimensions, height adjustability (16-25 inches), and head angle limits (≤ 70°) for safe use.
Warns against residential beds and specifies requirements for hospital beds, including Allen head screw security.
Prohibits side rails in the up position when the compartment is closed due to extreme entrapment risk.
Instructs to lower the bed deck to 16-17 inches and keep top rail high to maintain canopy tightness.
Addresses entrapment risks from canopy gaps when the bed head is raised, recommending filler cushions.
Advises keeping the mattress zipped, ensuring tubes are managed, and avoiding materials in the patient area.
Stresses checking canopy and zippers for damage to prevent patient escape and falls.
Warns about risks with agitated patients and recommends immediate removal if claustrophobia or stress increases.
Failure to follow orders or warnings can lead to serious injury or death; emphasizes monitoring per policy.
Stresses never leaving a patient unattended without proper monitoring according to policy, orders, or care plans.
Forbids modifying the bed or using unauthorized accessories like zip ties or padlocks for panel zippers.
Details how to inspect zippers for damage, misalignment, or gaps, and emphasizes using pull-tabs for operation.
Specifies compatible mattress sizes (6" or 10" high) and warns against using incorrect sizes to prevent injury.
Instructs on using pull-tabs, ensuring teeth engagement, and checking for gaps after closing zippers.
A checklist to confirm frame integrity, secure attachment, padding, clean canopy, and functional zippers.
Addresses entrapment risks in home settings and recommends specific cushions and monitoring for at-risk patients.
Warns against leaving side rails up when the compartment is closed, especially with a raised head, to prevent entrapment.
A comprehensive 10-point checklist to ensure the bed is safe before leaving the patient unattended.
Details when the bed should not be used due to bent frame, insecure attachment, or inadequate padding.
Prohibits use if the canopy or netting has tears, holes, or abrasions, requiring repair before patient use.
Identifies unusable conditions related to damaged zippers, gaps, misalignments, or faulty pull tabs.
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