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A licensed healthcare provider should investigate the potential risk for entrapment on an
individual basis. When assessing the risk for entrapment, consider your bed, mattress,
head/foot panels, assist devices and other accessories, as a system. It is also extremely
important to review the resident’s physical and mental condition and initiate an appropriate
individual care plan to address entrapment risk.
Direct Supply Panacea Siderails and Assist Devices should be assembled, installed, utilized
and maintained in the manner described in their accompanying Direct Supply Panacea User/
Service Manual. Read this manual and the accompanying bed manual in full prior to using this
product. The instructions for use of these devices also list the bed type or model with which
they may be used.
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WARNING: Some states may prohibit siderails or consider siderails to be patient restraints.
Always assess whether restraints are necessary on a case-by-case basis and document the
need for any patient restraint. Contact your state
surveyor for further guidance regarding siderails and restraints.
This product is only one part of your healthcare bed system. Proper combinations of mattress,
head/foot panels and assist devices are needed to minimize the risk of entrapment.
Warnings
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