Try: Do not allow clothing sheets blankets books or anything else to be in contact with a wall outlet do not let these items get stuck between the cord and outlet when the bed is plugged in this may cause a fire or damage the cord or the plug Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical […]
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Care recipient (cr) uses an electric hospital bed and needs fire safety information
Try: Do not place a rug or carpet over the power cord for the bed or anything else carpets and rugs may cause the cord to heat up too much and lead to a fire do not place the cord in a location where people walk as this may cause falls and damage the power […]
Care recipient (cr) needs to use a footstool to get in and out of bed
Try: If a footstool is needed for cr to get out of bed make sure it is strong and stable make sure stool has rubber tips on the ends of each leg keep stool on a rubber-backed floor mat so it won’t slip and cause cr to fall Materials: Rubber backed floor matt rubber tips […]
Care recipient (cr) is constantly asking care giver cg to come change the bed position
Try: Show cr how to operate bed controls show others friends family how to operate the bed controls put the bed control pad within easy reach of the bed for cr to adjust positions Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Communication, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: hospital bed […]
Care recipient (cr) just got a new electric hospital bed
Try: Test the bed bed’s hand and panel controls to be sure the bed is working correctly before leaving cr alone in the new bed help cr learn to use the control panel and practice the different positions Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: hospital bed help 2008 by sherman oaks […]
Care recipient (cr) needs to avoid changing bed positions
Try: Consider using an electric bed with a locking feature make sure the locking feature works correctly before leaving cr’s bedside Materials: Electric bed with locking feature Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile Information: n/a References: hospital bed help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www […]
Care recipient (cr) just started using an electric hospital bed
Try: Check for cracks and damage to the covering of the bed controls if covers are damaged liquids may get into the controls this may cause them to stop working and may cause a fire Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: hospital bed help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available […]
Care recipient (cr) is bed bound and needs a way to call for help when needed
Try: Put a bell and a telephone within reach of the bed these should be available so cr may call for help when needed Materials: Bell telephone nightstand or small table Categories: Sage, Topic, Communication, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile Information: n/a References: hospital bed help 2008 by sherman oaks […]
Care recipient (cr) uses a hospital bed and has family members who smoke when they visit cr
Try: Never light matches candles or smoke while in or around the bed do not let others smoke or light matches or candles near cr’s bed Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: hospital bed help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Hospital bed safety bed […]
Care recipient (cr) just started using a hospital bed
Try: Always follow the specific manufacturer manufacturer’s instructions for using the bed read the instructions to cr and make sure he she knows how to operate the bed Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance Information: n/a References: hospital bed help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www […]