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 […]

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: 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 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) 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 […]