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Posey Bed 8060
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The Posey Bed 8060 is an A-frame canopy system. When attached to compatible hospital bed (not
included), the 8060 is designed to help provide a safe, controlled environment for patients at extreme risk
of injury from a fall or unassisted bed exit. The Posey Bed 8060 is a less restrictive alternative to physical
restraints – such as belts, vests or jackets – for patients at least 46 inches tall, weighing between 46
and 300 pounds. The Posey Bed 8060 is a restraint and must be prescribed by a licensed physician that
includes Rx use in the home environment.
The Posey Bed 8060 must be used in accordance with:
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All state regulations
2.
Federal Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Regulations
3.
The patient’s care plan (check with your doctor if you have questions about whether a patient’s care
plan is needed to help you meet the special needs [if applicable] of the patient)
4.
The policies of your facility, if applicable
Patients who may benefit from the use of the Posey Bed 8060 include patients who are at extreme risk for
a fall and/or unassisted bed exit, including those with:
1.
Severe osteoporosis (brittle, fragile bones)
2.
Severe risk of fractures (broken bones) due to clinical conditions
3.
Lack of muscle, fat, and subcutaneous tissue to absorb the impact of a fall
4.
Concurrent use of anticoagulants (blood thinners)
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A history of severe trauma in a prior fall
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Conditions that cause uncontrollable movement, such as Huntington’s Disease
Certain patients at risk for a serious injury from a fall may also benefit from the use of the Posey Bed
8060. This includes patients with behavioral, physical or mental conditions, or other symptoms identified
by the IDHT such as:
1.
Musculoskeletal problems that cause an unsteady gait, or impaired strength or biomechanics
2.
Altered awareness due to medication or neural illnesses, conditions that impair alertness
and balance, and/or dementing illnesses
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Visual or peripheral neuropathies (numbness or weakness) that may impair gait or balance.
Most falls occur in neurology and medical units, with the highest rate in oncology units. Fall rates may be
higher in units with higher patient-to-nurse ratios.
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About the Posey Bed 8060
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“Dementia patients are at increased risk of falls. This may be due to impaired judgment, altered gait, and/or sensory deficits,” from: Ellelt, Anne
“Keeping Dementia Residents Safe,”
Assisted Living Consult,
Sept/Oct 2007, page 20.
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Hitcho EB et al. Characteristics and circumstances of falls in a hospital setting. JGIM, July 2004;19:732-739.