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 […]
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Care recipient (cr) just started using a hospital bed
Try: Put night lights where needed night-lights may help prevent falls make sure floor by bed side has a clear path to avoid tripping on objects or falling Materials: Night lights 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 […]
Care recipient (cr) fell while getting in or out of hospital bed
Try: Keep the wheels of the bed locked at all times unlock the wheels only if the bed needs to be moved Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: hospital bed help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: […]
Care recipient (cr) just bought rented a hospital bed and wants to know the best place to put it
Try: Be sure others can hear cr if he she is in bed and calls for help if this isn’t possible give cr a bell to ring when he she needs assistance Materials: Bell Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile Information: n/a References: hospital bed help 2008 by […]
Care recipient (cr) just bought rented a hospital bed and wants to know the best place to put it
Try: Cr may want to place the bed near the bathroom if he she has bladder problems Materials: n/a 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 shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Hospital bed bed location *This […]
Care recipient (cr) just bought rented a hospital bed and wants to know the best place to put it
Try: Cr may want to place the bed on the main level of the home to avoid having to climb stairs this may also keep cr from falling down the stairs Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile Information: n/a References: hospital bed help 2008 by sherman […]
Care recipient (cr) just bought rented a hospital bed and wants to know the best place to put it
Try: Cr may want to place the bed away from windows or doors where there may be cold drafts of air Materials: n/a 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 shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Hospital […]
Care recipient (cr) just bought rented a hospital bed and wants to know the best place to put it
Try: The best place for a bed may not be a bedroom put the bed in a room close to where the family activities are but still providing privacy Materials: n/a 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 […]
Care recipient (cr) has back or knee problems and has trouble bending or kneeling to use manual hospital bed cranks
Try: Consider buying an electric hospital bed so cr can lower or raise the bed more easily Materials: Electric hospital bed Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: hospital bed help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Can’t bend over bed […]
Care recipient (cr) is bed bound and needs to have his her weight monitored regularly
Try: Consider using an electric hospital bed that has a built in scale so that cr’s weight can be monitored regularly Materials: Electric hospital bed with built in scale Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Immobile Information: n/a References: hospital bed help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Bed […]