
Preventive Maintenance
Chapter 6: General Procedures
Basic Care™ Bed Service Manual (man336)
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Preventive Maintenance
WARNING:
Only facility-authorized personnel should service the Basic Care™ Bed.
Servicing by unauthorized personnel could result in personal injury or
equipment damage.
It is necessary for the Basic Care™ Bed to have an effective maintenance
program. We recommend that you do annual preventive maintenance (PM) and
testing for Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
(JCAHO). PM and testing not only meet JCAHO requirements but will help
make sure of a long, operative life for the Basic Care™ Bed. PM will minimize
downtime due to excessive wear.
The following PM schedule guides you through a normal PM procedure on the
Basic Care™ Bed. During this PM process, check each item on the schedule,
and make the necessary adjustments.
Follow the PM schedule with the corresponding PM checklist. This checklist is
designed to keep a running maintenance history and subsequent repair costs for
one Basic Care™ Bed. However, your facility can change this checklist or
design another if necessary. Keeping close records and maintaining the Basic
Care™ Bed are two effective ways to reduce downtime and make sure the
patient remains comfortable.