Safety Tips
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Affinity® Three Birthing Bed and Affinity® Four Birthing Bed User Manual
(USR025 REV 6)
Siderails/Restraints/Patient Monitoring
The siderails should always be in a full upright position and latched when a patient is unattended. When raising the
siderails, an audible click indicates that the siderails are completely raised and locked in place.
Siderails are intended to be a reminder, not a patient restraining device. Hill-Rom recommends the appropriate
medical personnel determine the level of restraint necessary to ensure a patient will remain safely in bed. Consult
the restraint manufacturer’s instructions for use to verify the correct application of each restraining device.
WARNING:
Siderails are not intended to be used as restraint devices. Medical personnel should determine the
appropriate use of siderails and ensure patient safety. Failure to do so could result in patient injury.
3.
Develop guidelines for all patients that indicate:
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Which patients may need to be restrained and the appropriate restraint to utilize.
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The proper method to monitor a patient, whether restrained or not, including time interval, visual check of
restraint, etc.
4.
Develop training programs for all caregivers concerning the proper use and application of restraints.
5.
Maintain the bed at its lowest position whenever a caregiver is not in the room.
6.
Clarify the need for restraint devices to families or guardians.
Electricity
WARNING:
Unplug the bed from its power source, and activate the lockout switches before cleaning or service. Failure
to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
Verify that the lockout switch is activated before cleaning or servicing the bed. The battery backup provides
power to the bed functions even when the bed is unplugged from its power source.
WARNING:
Establish policies and procedures to train and educate your staff on the risks associated with electrical
equipment. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
WARNING:
Significant fluid spills onto the bed electronics can result in a hazard. If such a spill occurs, unplug the bed,
and remove it from service. Thoroughly clean the bed and allow it to dry, then have the bed checked by
service personnel.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, the bed should only be connected to supply mains with a protective
earth.
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