Posey Bed 8060 - Manual (Page 25)

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Purpose
Procedure
To access safely and provide care to a patient in the Posey Bed 8060 including feeding, IVs,
catheters, respiratory therapy, positioning, visitors and medicating.
Make sure the patient is a safe distance from the side panel and the mattress is flat before
accessing them. Serious injury may occur due to the added distance if the patient falls when the
bed is raised.
During patient care and when moving the patient into and out of the Posey Bed 8060, lock all
hospital bed casters.
NOTE: Approach the patient gently to ensure they are comfortable and secure.
Access and Care for Patient in the Bed
a. Zip panels completely. Check that zipper is
closed securely along the entire length of the
zipper. (Page 14)
b. Close the Quick-Release Buckle and tug on the
clip to make sure it is connected. (Page 16)
1. Access the patient.
NOTE: Raise bed for easy access.
2. Attend to the patient.
3. Complete the patient’s care plan as
needed.
4. Close access panels.
5. Complete “Quick-Check 10” (see page 29).
a. Make sure area around the bed is clear of any
tripping hazards.
b. Ensure the hospital bed casters are locked.
c. The caregiver must access the patient from
the open frame side.
d. Unclip the Quick-Release Buckle.
e. Unzip the side panel and secure with the
hook and loop tabs.
a. Attach any IV lines, drainage tubes, and
monitoring lines as required. (Page 18)
b. Talk to the patient to make sure they feel
comfortable and secure at all times.
The caregiver should position his or her body to
block the area of the open access panel to help
reduce the risk of a fall while providing care.
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