Instruction manual for the hospital bed Deka _____________________________________________
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2.1
D
EFINITION OF THE
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ROUPS OF
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ERSONS
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NVOLVED
In this instruction manual, the following groups of persons are defined as:
Operator
An operator (e.g. clinics, hospitals, hospital administrations) is every natural and
legal person with property rights to the Deka hospital bed. The operator is
responsible for the safe operation of this medical product.
Users
Users (e.g. medical specialists, nursing staff, doctors, carers, care workers) are
persons who, based on their training, experience or briefing, are qualified to
operate the bed on their own authority or to carry out works to the bed, or have
been instructed how to handle the bed. Furthermore, they can recognise and
avoid potential dangers and assess the clinical condition of the patient.
Patient
A patient is defined as a person who is infirm, in need of care, or disabled, and
occupies this bed.
It is strongly recommended that the operator or user instructs each new patient in
the bed functions that are important for him/her.
