What is suggested to aid in evaluating our facility’s beds?
Acceptance, assistance, and collaboration by management, nursing, and engineering personnel are needed to effectively evaluate a facility’s bed entrapment risks. Develop an inventory and data tracking system to account for the various types of bed systems and their components. Contact the bed manufacturers to obtain the latest safety information and upgrades. Use the HBSW documents and tools to evaluate and improve the bed systems (see Hospital Beds).