Safety Information for the use of
Posey
®
Restraining Products
WARNING:
ALWAYS Monitor patients per facility
policy.
Improper application or use of any restraint may result in
serious injury or death.
RX ONLY. Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on
order of a physician. For use in a licensed healthcare facility only.
STAFF TRAINING:
Posey offers training aids at no charge. Contact Posey
online at www.posey.com or call toll-free at 1.800.447.6739.
BEFORE APPLYING ANY RESTRAINT:
Follow your hospital’s restraint policies and procedures which are in
compliance with CMS guidelines and state laws.
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS:
1.
ALWAYS monitor patient per facility policy. Be aware
that constant monitoring may be required for:
•
Aggressive or agitated patients; and
•
Patients in a supine positon; ensure that being in this
position would not cause any complications for those
who are at risk of vomiting while being restrained.
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.
3.
ALWAYS secure straps to a part of the frame
that moves with the patient (not foot/head
board or siderails, out of the patients reach,
using quick-release ties (see drawing below) or
buckles.
These allow easy release in the event of
an accident or fire. Test to make sure straps cannot
tighten, loosen, or slip and create excess slack. If this occurs, the patient may
slide off the chair or bed, increasing the risk of serious injury or suffocation.
Restraint release is an important part of facility fire and disaster drills. Straps
can be cut with scissors in an emergency.
4.
NEVER secure restraint strap to side rail or head/foot board.
5.
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.
6.
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.
7.
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.
8. Test Zippers or hook-and-loop fasteners before each use. DISCARD device if
it does not fasten securely.
LAUNDERING INSTRUCTIONS (if applicable):
•
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.
•
Before laundering, zip up and turn the product inside out to protect zipper.
•
Hook-and-loop fasteners may collect lint after repeated use or laundering,
reducing grip strength. Fasten the “hook” to the “loop” before laundering to
help prevent lint buildup. As needed, use a stiff-bristle brush to remove lint
from the “hook” side.
•
These products, other than foam 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.
•
For foam products:
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.
*www.cdc.gov
1. Wrap the strap once around a movable part of the bed frame leaving at least an 8" (20 cm)
tail. Fold the loose end in half to create a loop and cross it over the other end.
2. Insert the folded strap where the straps cross over each other, as if tying a shoelace. Pull on
the loop to tighten.
3. Fold the loose end in half to create a second loop.
4. Insert the second loop into the first loop.
5. Pull on the loop to tighten. Test to make sure strap is secure and will not slide in any
direction.
6. Repeat on other side. Practice quick-release ties to ensure the knot releases with one pull
on the loose end of the strap.
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HOW TO TIE THE POSEY QUICK-RELEASE TIE
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