Posey Bed 8070 - Manual (Page 23)

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Purpose
Patient monitoring
Regular Daily
Patient Care
Checklist
Who should Do this?
To make sure that the bed is appropriate for the new patient and that their first hours in the bed
are safe and secure.
Head or Attending Nurse.
Before allowing a patient to occupy the bed, confirm the following:
• A physician has prescribed the bed for this patient
• A current patient care plan is available and followed
• The attending caregiver has been properly trained in the use of the bed
Monitor the patient’s condition per facility policy, the physicians order or the care plan.
Go to: RegulaR Daily Patient CaRe (Page 25).
New Patient selection and monitoring
NOte: Any Yes (in table below) indicates that the physician must determine if the bed is
appropriate for the patient. Prior to use with a new patient, photocopy and retain this checklist
to record that each item has been verified.
1. Does the patient weigh less than 46 pounds?
2. Does the patient weigh more than 300 pounds?
3. Is the patient less than 46 inches tall?
4. Has the patient been diagnosed with any condition that may cause
violent or self-destructive behaviors?
5. Has the patient been diagnosed with an excessive Pica disorder or
may attempt to eat the bed canopy or padding?
6. Has the patient been diagnosed with claustrophobic tendencies?
7. Has the patient been diagnosed as at-risk and cannot re-position
himself or herself when the head of the bed is raised, therefore,
requiring a flat bed or gap fillers?
Check Yes No