Posey Connecting Straps/Belts - Manual (Page 2)

4. NEVER use Posey products on toilets, or on any
chair or furniture that does not allow proper
application as directed in the Application
Instructions. Do not use at home.
5. NEVER expose this product to open flame, fire,
smoking materials, or high heat sources. Some products
may melt or ignite and burn. The facility smoking/no
smoking policy should be strictly enforced.
6. NEVER use a Posey product as a seat belt in a moving
vehicle. Posey products are not designed to withstand
the force of a crash or sudden stop.
Laundering Instructions (If Applicable):
Cotton and Polypropylene Products:
• These products can be machine washed
under CDC guidelines for material soiled
with blood or bodily fluid.
• For non-contaminated material, use lower temperature wash and dry
cycles to extend product life.
• Fasten all buckles and locks to reduce risk of damage during wash
and dry cycles. DO NOT put buckles or locks through extractors. For
maximum life, launder in a laundry bag.
• Inspect all buckles, locks, and metal parts after drying. Discard if
damaged.
Leather Products:
DISCARD any leather product contaminated with blood or
bodily fluid. There is no CDC accepted method to sterilize or disinfect
leather. Normal methods (i.e., bleach, autoclaving, steam or ETO gas
sterilization) cannot be used because leather is very porous, and will
deteriorate if exposed to germicidal chemicals, high heat, or moisture.
Also, residual chemicals may accumulate and pose a risk of injury to the
caregiver or patient.
Synthetic Leather or Biothane:
• Sanitize by submerging the entire product in 70% isopropyl alcohol
for 10 minutes; or
• Apply an OSHA approved intermediate level disinfectant per
manufacturer instructions. After cleaning, products MUST be rinsed
with water to remove any residual chemicals.
• Make sure products are completely dry before use.
Stainless Steel Locks: Posey recommends that locks be treated with a
dry-film lubricant (silicone) after each cleaning. For best results, spray a
small amount into the lock. Work the action of the lock with a key
several times to ensure that all the surfaces are well lubricated.
Storage And Handling:
• This device is designed for use in normal indoor environments.
• This device may be stored in ambient warehouse temperatures at
normal humidity levels. Avoid excess moisture or high humidity that
may damage product materials.
RX ONLY. NOT FOR HOME USE. Federal law (USA) restricts this device
to sale by or on order of a physician. For use in a licensed healthcare
facility only.
3. ALWAYS use connecting straps that are designed for use with high
security restraint cuffs. Straps that are not designed for use with
Posey high security cuffs may break and increase the risk of death or
serious injury to the patients or others.
Staff Training: Staff must have on going training and be able to
demonstrate competency to use this device in accord with: Posey
instructions; your facility policies and state and federal regulations
(Federal Register, Part IV, 42 CFR Part 482.13(e)(5) and (f)(6); Posey offers
inservice training aids at no charge. Contact Posey online at www.posey.
com or call toll-free at 1.800.447.6739 (press 5).
Selecting The Right Posey Product : Refer to the Posey catalog to help
select the right device to meet individual patients’ needs.
NOTE: Just as patient behavior is not 100% predictable, no product is
100% foolproof. Patient safety requires regular reassessment and
monitoring per facility policy. A product that worked in the past may be
inappropriate if the patient’s mental or physical health status changes.
NEVER apply any product that you feel is unsafe. Consult with the
proper medical authority if you have questions about patient safety.
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS:
1. ALWAYS monitor patient per facility policy. Be
aware that constant supervision (by line of sight or
a video/audio device) may be required for:
• Highly aggressive or agitated patients; and
• Patients deemed at risk of aspirating their vomit. This includes
patients in the supine position, or who are not able to sit up. If the
patient vomits, he or she could aspirate the vomit and suffocate.
• Be prepared to intervene at the first sign of danger. Such patients
require frequent review and evaluation of their physical and
psychological status.
2. NEVER alter or repair this product. ALWAYS Inspect before each
use: Check for broken stitches or parts; torn, cut or frayed material; or
locks, buckles, or hook and loop fasteners that do not hold securely.
DO NOT use soiled or damaged products. Doing so may result in
serious injury or death. Dispose of damaged products per facility
policy for BIOHAZARDOUS material.
Before Applying Any Restraint:
• Make a complete assessment of the patient to ensure restraint use is
appropriate.
• Identify the patient’s symptoms and, if possible, remove the cause.
You may need to: cater to individual needs and routines; increase
rehabilitation and restorative nursing; modify the environment; or
increase supervision.
• Use a restraint only when all other options have failed. Use the
least restrictive device, for the shortest time, until you find a less
restrictive alternative. Patients have the right to be free from restraint.
• Obtain informed consent from the patient or guardian prior to use.
Explain the reason for restraint use to the patient and/or guardian to
help ensure cooperation.
• A restraint must only be used in accord with the patient’s
Individualized Care Plan (ICP). The ICP is an assessment
by an interdisciplinary team, which may include, but is
not limited to: PT, OT, Nursing, the Physician, and Social
Services. The ICP should include: restorative nursing;
patient release; and pressure sore prevention.
WARNING:
ALWAYS Monitor patients per facility policy.
Improper application or use of any restraint may result in serious injury or death.
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