Posey Bed 8070 - Manual (Page 21)

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Purpose
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Checklist
3 Checklists
Before using the Posey Bed for the first time, it’s important to check that the bed has been
properly assembled, is in an appropriate area, and anyone who interacts with a patient in the bed
successfully completes training.
Use the following checklists before having a patient occupy the bed:
• Check for Proper Bed Assembly
• Guidelines for Proper Bed Location
• Guidelines for Staff Training
To confirm that the bed was properly assembled and delivered to your facility in good condition.
Biomedical Engineer or other authorized hospital personnel.
To complete this checklist, plug the bed power cord into a 110 volt receptacle. Prior to use with a
new patient, photocopy and retain this checklist to record that each item has been verified.
NOte: Each No (in table below) must be corrected before allowing a patient to occupy the bed.
Before First-time use
Check for Proper Bed assembly
1. Is the canopy metal frame unbent and unbroken?
2. Do all four ( 4) casters lock and click when the metal clip is pressed?
3. Does the bed feel secure and free from any loose or moving parts?
4. When the bed is set to its lowest position, do all four ( 4) transfer
brakes physically touch the floor?
5. Is the metal canopy frame completely covered by foam padding and
no visible foam?
6. Is the canopy and netting clean and free from any tears, holes, or
abrasions?
7. Are all zippers fully closed with zipper pins completely seated in
their boxes and all teeth engaged?
8. Do the zippers close securely and open easily?
9. When pressure is applied along the entire length of the zipper, does
the zipper hold securely without gaps or openings?
Check Yes No