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7. Before putting the assist device into use, review the installation and overall bed system for
functionality and safety:
a. Assist device should feel solid and stable. Ensure 50 lbs. of force can be exerted on the assist
in any direction without damage or permanent deflection.
b. Verify the device can be pivoted to the desired directions and that the pivot-lock system is
preventing pivoting in other directions.
NOTE
– In some configurations, this assist may contact the bed’s headboard when pivoted
toward the head of the bed. If this occurs on your installation, you may be able to prevent the
contact by lowering the height of the assist handle. Alternatively, adjust the pivot-lock system
to prevent pivoting toward the head of the bed (see step #4 for guidance on how to set up your
pivot-lock system)
c. Review the overall bed system for compliance to FDA entrapment guidelines, state and local
regulations, and your company’s policies. Do not use the bed system until all entrapment
concerns have been addressed and resolved.
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WARNING:
Prior to use, an optimal bed system assessment must be conducted for each
resident by a qualified clinician or medical provider to ensure maximum safety of the resident. The
assessment should be conducted within the context of, and in compliance with, the state and
federal guidelines related to the use of restraints and bed system entrapment guidance, including
the Clinical Guidance for the Assessment and Implementation of Side Rails published by the
Hospital Bed Safety Workgroup of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
