Posey Bed 8060 User Manual

User Manual

8060

U.S. Pat. No. 7,047,991 & 7,383,849

Rx ONLY

Posey Company • 5635 Peck Road, Arcadia, CA 91006-0020 USA
Phone: [phone] or 1.626.443.3143 • Fax: [phone] or 1.626.443.5014 • www.posey.com

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How to Use this Manual

Introduction

Symbols

Definitions

This User’s Manual is intended for those providing care to patients in the Posey Bed 8060 who are
successfully trained on the use of the Posey Bed 8060. It is important that the person(s) using the
Posey Bed be properly trained before using the bed.

In addition to this manual, you should also review:

• The Assembly Instructions

• The In-Service Training Manual

The symbols below are used throughout this manual and should be carefully read.

A Warning alerts you to a safety hazard or unsafe practice, which, if not avoided, could result in
serious injury or death.

A Caution alerts you to a hazard, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury to
you or the patient, or damage to the Posey Bed 8060.

NOTE

A Note provides helpful information to make bed use easier and more efficient.

The following words have special meaning when used in this Manual:

BIOHAZARDOUS – matter that is contaminated with human blood; tissues; certain body fluids.
Check with the patient’s doctor if you have any questions about this hazard.

CARE PLAN – the patient’s Individualized Care Plan (ICP) as written by the IDHT (see below).

INTERDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE TEAM (IDHT) – writes the Care Plan and supervises patient

care. The team may include, among others, Doctors, Nurses, Occupational Therapy, Physical
Therapy and Social Services.

ENTRAPMENT – an event in which a patient is caught, trapped, or entangled in a confined space.
This can result in serious injury or death from suffocation, compressions, or lack of proper blood
flow.

Need help?

If you need help or have any questions, please call Posey Customer Support at 1.800.447.6739
between 6:00 am PST, and 5:00 pm PST. You can also contact your authorized bed dealer.

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Table of Contents

Topic See Page

Welcome to the Posey Bed 8060 ......................................................................................................................... 4

About the Posey Bed 8060 .......................................................................................................................................5

When the Bed Should Not Be Used (Contraindications) .......................................................................6

A Special Note .................................................................................................................................................................7

Patient Reassessment .................................................................................................................................................8

Description of the Posey Bed 8060 ....................................................................................................................9

Parts of the Posey Bed 8060 System ................................................................................................................. 9

Choosing the Right Bed for use with the Posey Bed 8060 .............................................................10-11

Warnings and Precautions ................................................................................................................................12-14

Basic Bed Operation .............................................................................................................................................15-18

Install or Replace Mattress ............................................................................................................................15

Zip and Unzip the Access Panels ..........................................................................................................16-17

Use the Tube and Drainage Ports ...............................................................................................................18

Before First Time Use .........................................................................................................................................19-20

Check for Proper Bed Assembly .................................................................................................................19

Guidelines for Proper Bed Location ........................................................................................................20

Guidelines for Training ...................................................................................................................................20

New Patient Selection and Monitoring ..........................................................................................................21

Emergency Patient Access and Exit ..................................................................................................................22

Regular Daily Patient Care ...............................................................................................................................23-27

Moving the Patient Into the Bed ............................................................................................................... 24

Access and Care for the Patient in the Bed ......................................................................................... 25

Moving the Patient Out of the Bed .........................................................................................................26

A Special Considerations for Home Care Enviroments ................................................................. 27-28

Quick-Check 10 ............................................................................................................................................................29

When Not to Use the Posey Bed ................................................................................................................... 30-31

Quick Clean the Posey Bed 8060 .......................................................................................................................32

Separate Mattress Compartment from Patient Compartment ...................................................... 32

Machine Washing the Posey Bed 8060 .......................................................................................................... 33

Posey Accessories ....................................................................................................................................................... 34

Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................ 35

Posey Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................................................... 36

Posey Technical Service ..........................................................................................................................................36

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Welcome to the Posey Bed 8060

Introduction

Prescription Only
and Required
Training

Benefits

Risks

The Posey Bed 8060 is an A-Frame canopy system. When attached to a compatible hospital bed
(not included), the 8060 is designed to help provide a safe, controlled environment for patients at
extreme risk of injury from a fall or unassisted bed exit.

Because the Posey Bed 8060 is a restraint, its use must be prescribed by a licensed doctor. Anyone
caring for a patient in the Posey Bed 8060 must be trained.

The Posey Bed 8060 was designed to help provide these benefits:

• A controlled patient environment,

• Reduce the risk of unassisted bed exit,

• Reduce the risk of patient falls,

• Avoid the risk of a patient being trapped under a mattress, and

• Eliminate the need for side rails when the patient is alone. This avoids the risk of the
patient being trapped in the side rails, or between the mattress and side rails.

Improper use of the Posey Bed 8060 may lead to serious injury or death. Patient monitoring
should be determined by hospital protocol, a doctor, and the patient’s care plan. As with any less
restrictive restraint system, it is important to understand when the Posey Bed 8060 is needed,
when it should not be used, and the dangers related to entrapment, suffocation, choking, and falls.

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About the Posey Bed 8060

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Indications for Use

(When the Posey Bed
8060 can be used)

Bed Use

Patients Who May
Benefit

The Posey Bed 8060 is an A-Frame canopy system. When attached to compatible hospital bed
(not included) the 8060 is designed to help provide a safe, controlled environment for patients
at extreme risk of injury from a fall or unassisted bed exit. The Posey Bed 8060 is a less restrictive
alternative to physical restraints such as belts, vests, or jackets for patients at least 46 inches tall,
weighing between 46 and 300 pounds. The Posey Bed 8060 is a restraint, and must be prescribed
by a licensed physician that includes Rx use in the home environment.

The Posey Bed 8060 must follow:

• All state regulations,

• Federal Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Regulations,

• The patient’s care plan (check with the doctor if you have any questions about whether a
patient’s care plan is needed to help meet any special needs (if applicable) of the patient,

• The policies of your facility (if applicable).

Patients who may benefit from the use of the Posey Bed 8060 include patients who are at extreme
risk for a fall and/or unassisted bed exit including those with:

• Severe osteoporosis, (brittle, fragile bones),

• Severe risk of broken bones due to clinical conditions,

• Lack of muscle, fat, and subcutaneous tissue to absorb the impact of a fall,

• Use of blood thinners,

• A history of falls in the past,

• Conditions that cause uncontrollable movement such as Huntington’s Disease.

Clinical
Conditions

Falls

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Dementia patients are at increased risk of falls. This may be due to impaired judgment, altered gait, and/or sensory deficits. Ellelt, Anne “Keeping Dementia Residents
Safe” Assisted Living Consult, Sept/Oct 2007, page 20.

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Hitcho, Eileen B. et al., “Characteristics and Circumstances of Falls in a Hospital Setting” JGIM, Volume 19, July 2004.

Certain patients at-risk for a serious injury from a fall may also benefit from the use of the Posey
Bed 8060. This includes patients with behavioral, physical, mental or other symptoms identified by
the IDHT such as:

• Musculoskeletal problems that cause an unsteady gait or impaired strength or biomechanics,

• Altered awareness due to medication or neural illnesses or conditions that impair alertness
and balance, and/or dementing illnesses,

• Visual or peripheral numbness or weakness that impair positional sense.

Most falls occur in Neurology and Medical units, with the highest rate in Oncology units. Fall
rates may be higher in units with higher patient to nurse ratios.

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When the Bed Should Not be Used (Contraindications)

When Not to Use
the Device

Possible Adverse
Reactions

It is important to note that Posey Bed 8060 is not suitable for every patient because every
patient’s diagnoses, or activity level are different, the Posey Bed 8060 is not suitable for every
patient.

The Posey Bed 8060 is not intended for use with:

• Patients who weigh less than 46 pounds, or are shorter than 46 inches.
– These patients are at risk of serious injury or death, and the Posey Bed 8060 has not
been tested for use by such patients.

• Patients who weigh more than 300 pounds.

– This is the maximum load capacity of the Posey Bed 8060 canopy.

• Patients diagnosed with any condition that may cause violent or self-destructive behaviors.

– These could result in self-injury and/or damage to the Posey Bed 8060.
– Violent moving of the body from side to side could cause the Posey Bed 8060 to tip
over or move to a position where the patient is injured by contact with an object in the
room.
– Patients who rub excessively.

• Patients with an excessive Pica eating disorder.

– This refers to a person who may attempt to eat the canopy or padding of the Posey
Bed 8060.
– Patients who suffer from this disorder include adults, and it is the most common eating
disorder among children who are developmentally disabled.

• Patients who are, or who become, claustrophobic while in the Posey Bed 8060.

Although it is a less restrictive restraint, the use of the Posey Bed 8060 could cause emotional,
psychological, or physical problems in certain patients. These include:

• A significant change in mental status, such as claustrophobia or depression,

• Sudden mood changes which lead to a change in medical conditions,

• An increase in aggression or self-destructive behaviors.

Get help from the doctor or the IDHT if these symptoms appear and do not improve as the
patient becomes used to the Posey Bed 8060. You may need to find a different method of
treatment.

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A Special Note

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Background

At-Risk Patients

Reducing the Risk
of Entrapment

All hospital beds pose safety and entrapment risks. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
received approximately 803 entrapment reports in the U.S. for standard hospital beds over a period
of 24 years from January 1, 1985 to January 1, 2009.

The FDA formed the Hospital Bed Safety Workgroup (HBSW) to develop solutions to reduce the
risk of patient entrapment in hospital beds. The HBSW issued guidelines in 2006 describing seven
potential zones of entrapment and recommendations to reduce life-threatening entrapments
associated with hospital bed systems.

The Posey Bed 8060 was designed to help eliminate each of the seven entrapment zones when the
canopy is used with a compatible hospital bed at the lowest acceptable height (16 or 17 inches from
the floor to the deck of the bed) when the head of the bed is down and the mattress is flat.

• Patients who, because of mental or physical disability, cannot reposition or remove him or
herself from a confined area in the bed.

• Any other patient identified by the doctor, the care plan, or Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team
(IDHT) to be at risk of entrapment in the gaps created when the head of the Posey Bed 8060 is
up.

To help reduce the risk of entrapment, do the following:

• Keep the mattress flat.
– If you need to elevate the head or body of an at-risk patient, while the patient is
alone, keep the mattress flat and use a Posey Torso Cushion (Cat. 8025) to position the
patient.
– If you must leave the head of the bed up for an at-risk patient (for example, while
watching TV or if called for by the doctor’s order, or the patient’s care plan, use the
Posey Filler Cushions (Cat. 8021) and provide extra monitoring.

• Provide extra monitoring.
– Monitor patient per facility’s restraint protocol to ensure that the Posey Filler Cushions
cannot be removed by an at-risk patient and that an at-risk patient cannot crawl under
or around the Posey Filler Cushions.

• Avoid stretching the canopy material.
– The canopy may stretch over time during normal use, or due to patients who try to
escape. This could result in pocket areas on the inside of the canopy. Regular
washing and drying should help reduce this condition. DO NOT use any canopy that
has tears or damage and request a replacement.

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Alternative Method
of Treatment

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This report can be found at http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm164366.htm

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Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff – Hospital Bed System Dimensional and Assessment Guidance to Reduce Entrapment. March 10, 2006). This report can be found at

http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/GuidanceDocuments/ucm072662.htm

If necessary, consult the doctor or the IDHT to find a different method of treatment for any at-risk
patient.

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Patient Reassessment

If the patient’s physical or mental health changes, check with the doctor to make sure the Posey
Bed 8060 is still a safe enviroment. Use the Posey Bed 8060 only if there is not a less restrictive
alternative. ALWAYS use the least restrictive device available for the shortest time while you seek
a less restrictive option.

Alternatives to
Restraint Use

Review the patient’s mental and physical status often to be sure that the benefits of using the
Posey Bed 8060 as a restraint outweigh the risks.

Safe use requires that:

• You define and remove, if possible, the cause of the symptoms that require a restraint. This
may include catering to individual needs and routines; increased rehabilitation; restorative
nursing; changing the environment; or increased supervision.

• You tailor interventions to the individual needs of the patient after weighing factors such as
the patient’s condition; behaviors; history; and environment.

When possible, seek guidance from the patient’s family. Depending on the patient’s condition,
alternatives to restraints may include one or more of these:

• A bedside companion,

• Fall alarms,

• Floor cushions,

• Lowering the volume on the TV,

• Adjusting window shades or dimming lights,

• Soft music, or

• Use of a Posey Activity Apron (Posey catalog 7400)

As with all restraints, the Posey Bed 8060 should NEVER be used for nursing convenience.

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Description of the Posey Bed 8060

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Bed Features and
Benefits

• 6 INCH (15 CM) ENCLOSED MATTRESS COMPARTMENT

Helps avoid the risk of a patient being trapped under the mattress. The mattress compartment

can be expanded to ten inches (25 cm) to fit a ten inch (25 cm) air type mattress.

• NYLON CANOPY SYSTEM

An A-frame green canopy surrounds the bed. The nylon is biocompatible. The canopy has four

(4) access panels for easy access to the patient, and multiple ports for intravenous lines, the
Nurse Call Button, or drainage line. Zippers are secured with Quick-Release Buckles.

Parts of the Posey Bed 8060 System

1. ENCLOSED EXPANDABLE MATTRESS COMPARTMENT. Designed to fit a 6 inch (15 cm) mattress or a ten inch (25 cm) air

mattress.

2. NYLON CANOPY. The nylon material is water-repellent.

3. A-FRAME. A sturdy “A” shaped metal frame supports the Nylon Canopy.

4. TWO “U” SIDE PANELS. One (1) panel on each side with a single zipper on each panel for easy patient access.

5. HEAD (5A) AND FOOT (5B) ACCESS PANELS. Helps provide easy access to the head and foot of the bed with a single

zipper on each panel.

6. QUICK-RELEASE BUCKLES. Clipped to zipper pull-tabs for added patient security.

7. FOAM CANOPY PADS. Six (6) pads fit around the canopy frame to help reduce the risk of injury from contact with the frame.

8. TUBE PORTS. Eight (8) ports, two on each of the four sides of the canopy to run tubes into the patient compartment.

9. DRAINAGE PORTS. Two (2) ports, one on each side of the “U” Side Panels.

10. IV POST MOUNT BRACKETS. Four (4) brackets, two on each side of the “A–Frame”, to firmly attach the frame to the IV socket
on the hospital bed.

11. POSEY BED INSTRUCTION STORAGE POCKET. Stores all product Manuals and the “Quick-Check 10” for easy reference.

5a. Head

Access Panel

4. Nylon “U”
Side Panel

3. A-Frame

2. Nylon
Canopy

1. Mattress

Compartment

6. Quick-Release
Buckle

11. Instruction

Storage Pocket

7. Foam

Padding

8. Side
Panel

Tube Port

5b. Foot

Access

Panel

9. Drainage
Port

10. IV Post

Mount Bracket

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Choosing the Right Bed for use with the Posey Bed 8060

Compatible Hospital
Beds

The Posey Bed 8060 is an A-Frame canopy that attaches to a compatible hospital bed. Because the
canopy does not include a bed, it is very important to choose the correct hospital bed for proper
and safe use. Using the wrong bed may result in serious injury or death to the patient. There are a
number of hospital beds in use today, from many manufacturers, which are fully compatible with
the Posey Bed 8060. Hospital beds come with either removable head and footboards, or non­removable head and footboards.

Compatible hospital beds must meet the following requirements:

• Length of bed frame must be ≤ 96” and does not
retract < 76”

• Width of bed frame must be ≤ 36”

• The height of the bed platform (deck of the bed)
from the floor must be able to adjust between 16
and 25 inches.

Depending on the features of the bed, operational limits must also be observed when a Posey
Bed canopy is in use as described in the User Manual. For example, the head of bed angle can
only be raised to ≤ 70°.

It is important to keep the bed platform in the lowest position to keep the canopy tight and
avoid excess material in the patient area when the patient is alone.

NEVER use any of the features listed below while using the Posey Bed 8060 canopy:

• NEVER lower the deck of the bed below sixteen inches (16”)
from the floor to prevent suspending the mattress above the
bed deck. The bottom of the canopy must be fully supported by
the bed deck to prevent canopy damage; or

• NEVER raise the hospital bed above twenty five inches (25”)
from the floor to the deck of the bed; or

• NEVER tilt the hospital bed surface head-to-foot or foot-to­ head (Trendelenburg feature); or

• NEVER allow the hospital bed to transform into a “chair”
shaped position, where the foot of the bed can be lowered
to an angle greater than five degrees (5°).

Using these features will damage the canopy system and bed motors and will increase the risk
of serious injury or death from entrapment, suffocation from excess material in the patient
compartment, or from an unassisted bed exit, which could result in a fall.

Deck of Bed

16” - 25”

Deck
of bed

16” or
17”

Fitting the Posey
Bed 8060 through
doorways

Beds with removable
head and footboards

Beds with non­removable head
and footboards

The Posey Bed 8060 may not always fit through doorways. In this situation,
lower the top piece to the lowest position, push the silver metal detent pin
into the bottom hole, then return it back to the top hole after transport.

ALWAYS put the top rail back into the higher position, with the silver
metal detent pin in the top hole, to keep the canopy taut and avoid excess
material in the patient compartment, which could pose an entrapment risk.

ALWAYS use the IV Post Mount Brackets (comes standard with the Posey Bed 8060) on a hospital
bed with removable head and footboards. Mounting the IV Post Mount Bracket to the IV Post
Socket will firmly attach the A-Frame to the bed.

ALWAYS use the Posey Bed Universal Straps (Cat. 8018, sold separately) for a hospital bed with
non-removable head and footboards to firmly attach the frame to the bed. NEVER attach the
Universal Straps to a bed with removable head and footboards. Doing so will cause the A-Frame to
detach from the hospital bed when the bed is raised, and may result in serious injury or death from
a fall or unassisted bed exit. ALWAYS use Posey Bed Headboard/Footboard Pads (Cat. 8002, Sold
separately) to cover the head and footboards to help prevent injury from direct contact with solid
head and footboards. Failure to do so may result in serious patient injury.

Bottom Hole

Corner

Pads

Top Hole

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Choosing the Right Bed for use with the Posey Bed 8060 (Continued)

NEVER use the Posey Bed 8060 with:

Incompatible Beds

• Residential-type beds. The canopy system of the Posey Bed 8060 is not designed to securely
attach to residential-type beds. A failure to heed this warning may result in serious injury or
death from entrapment or suffocation, or from a fall or unassisted bed exit;

• Any hospital bed which cannot be lowered between sixteen (16”) and seventeen (17”) inches
from the deck of the bed to the floor. It is necessary to lower the bed to at least seventeen
to keep the canopy tight and avoid a “blousing” effect and excess material in the
patient compartment, which will increase the risk of entrapment or suffocation;

• Any hospital bed that allows the head to be raised to an angle greater than seventy degrees
(> 70°). Raising the head to a greater angle will damage the canopy and increase the risk of
serious injury or death from a fall or unassisted bed exit; or

• Any hospital bed that does not securely attach to the Posey Bed 8060 with either (1) the four
IV Post Mount Brackets or (2) the Posey Bed Universal Straps; as this may result in serious
patient injury.

NEVER allow patient weight to exceed the maximum load of 300 lbs.

Allen Head Screws

Entrapment Risk
(All Patients) - Use
of Side Rails

Entrapment Risk

The Allen Head Screws on the bottom center
piece of the Posey Bed 8060 must be secure,
but loose enough so the A-Frame slides freely
when raising or lowering the head or foot of the
hospital bed. A failure to follow this warning may
interfere with proper operation of the hospital
bed.

NEVER leave side rails in the up position when the patient
compartment is closed. A failure to follow this warning may result
in serious injury or death from entrapment in the side rails, or
between the mattress and the side rails. The risk of entrapment
is even greater when the head of the bed is raised. These zones
pose an extreme risk of serious injury or death from entrapment.
An agitated or aggressive patient is also at risk of injury from
contacting the side rails when they are in the UP position.

To help reduce the risk of entrapment, ALWAY S put side rails down when leaving a patient alone to
reduce the risk of entrapment and serious patient injury or death. Side rails should ONLY be used as an
aid to assist a patient in or out of bed, or to help prevent a patient fall while providing bedside care.

ALWAYS lower the bed deck to 16”-17” (41 - 43 cm) from the floor and make sure the top rail is in the
highest position before leaving the patient alone. This will keep the canopy tight and help prevent
gaps or folds.

Bottom Center Piece

Allen Head Screws

ALWAYS put the top rail back into the higher position, with the silver
metal detent pin in the top hole, to keep the canopy taut and avoid
excess material in the patient compartment, which could pose an
entrapment risk.

Corner

Pads

Top Hole

Bottom Hole

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Warnings and Precautions

Canopy Gaps

Risks Associated
with Suffocation or
Choking

Risk of Fall or
Unassisted Bed Exit

Violent or
Aggressive Patients

Filler Cushions

Entrapment

Entrapment risk for certain at-risk patients include canopy gaps. Raising the head of the Posey
Bed 8060 will create “gaps” or “pockets” between the head of the bed and the canopy. These
areas can cause extreme risk of serious injury or death from entrapment to certain at-risk patients.
Keep the mattress flat with the head of the bed down, when an at-risk patient is alone. Use Posey
Filler Cushions (Cat. 8021) if an at-risk patient’s head or body must be elevated (for example, while
watching TV, or if called for by the doctor’s order or the patient’s care plan). In this case, provide extra
monitoring per the facility’s restraint protocol to ensure that the Posey Filler Cushions (Cat. 8021)
cannot be removed by an at-risk patient and that an at-risk patient cannot crawl under or around
the Posey Filler Cushions. If filler cushions are not available, lower the bed to the flat position and
use a Posey Torso Cushion (Cat. 8025).

To help reduce the risk of suffocation, do the following:

• NEVER put a mattress inside the patient area,

• ALWAYS keep the mattress in the mattress compartment, completely zipped,

• Keep tubes or monitoring lines and the Nurse Call Button inside the bed only if allowed
by the care plan.

NEVER use the Posey Bed 8060 if there is damage to the canopy, access panels or zippers. A failure
to follow this warning may result in patient escape or unassisted bed exit, which may lead to
serious injury or death from a fall. ALWAYS check the canopy and the zippers before leaving the
patient alone to help reduce the risk of a fall or unassisted bed exit. (See page 14)

NEVER leave a patient alone if the zippers do not close completely, there are holes in the canopy
or netting, the foam padding covering the metal frame is damaged or missing, or the frame is
damaged. (See page 30)

NEVER leave a patient in the Posey Bed 8060 if they have a risk of self-injury; injury to others; the
bed tipping over; or if the patient tries to damage the bed.

• Be aware that a sudden mood swing may cause violent or
aggressive behavior. Follow your
facility’s security policy, the care plan or the doctor’s orders for
such patients.

• A patient who may become violent or aggressive may require
constant monitoring or different methods of restraint.

• No level of monitoring may avoid risk of serious injury to certain
violent or aggressive patients, i.e. patients who flail from side to side attempting to tip over
the bed or injure themselves against the frame.

• Use of the Posey Bed 8060 by an agitated patient or a patient who tries to escape must be
approved by the doctor or the IDHT when tube(s) or line(s) are in use. There is a risk of
serious injury or death if the patient becomes caught up, or disrupts the integrity of a tube
or monitoring line.

• Watch for signs of claustrophobia, or a significant increase in stress or physical movement.
Remove these patients from the Posey Bed 8060 immediately and notify the doctor. You
may need to find a different method of treatment.

Torso

Cushion

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Warnings and Precautions (Continued)

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Importance of
Adhering to a Care
Regimen

Importance of
Patient Monitoring

Alterations to the
Posey Bed 8060

Check the Canopy

Failure to follow the doctor’s order, the patient’s care plan and all instructions, warnings and
cautions in the manual and on all labels on the Posey Bed 8060, could result in patient death
or serious injury. Monitor the patient’s condition according to your facility’s policy, the doctor’s
orders, and the care plans.

ALWAYS keep pets or small children a safe distance from the Posey Bed 8060 to help prevent
injury to the patient, small child, or pet, if the bed is raised or lowered, and/or damage to the bed.

NEVER leave a patient alone without proper monitoring. Failure to monitor per your facility’s
policy, the doctor’s orders, or the care plan could result in serious injury or death.

NEVER change the Posey Bed 8060 for any reason.

• NEVER use any device, such as a Zip Tie or a padlock, to secure panel zippers. Only use the
Posey Quick-Release Buckles. You must A LWAYS be able to access the patient quickly in an
emergency.

• DO NOT add any accessories to the Posey Bed 8060 other than those recommended by
Posey.

Make sure there are no tears, holes or cuts in the nylon panels or netting and that the canopy and
frame are secure and attached properly to the hospital bed.

NEVER leave objects in the bed that will allow the patient to damage the canopy, and possibly
escape.

NEVER hang, suspend or attach toys or other items to the netting or canopy.

Precautions During
Transfers and

Avoid risk of a fall or unexpected bed movement. Minimize the risk of injury to you and the
patient by following the procedure (see page 24) for transferring patients in and out of the Posey
Bed 8060.

Patient Care

Access Panels

Daily Monitoring
and Release Policy

A fall may occur while one or more access panels are open during patient care. Make sure the
patient is in a safe position on the mattress before you open an access panel.

Monitor the patient’s condition per facility policy, the doctor’s orders or the care plan. Explain the
use of the Nurse Call Button to the patient and the patient’s family.
Follow the care plan for daily patient release. Be sure to consider patient’s needs for:

• Eating,

• Range of motion and rehabilitation,

• Walking,

• Recreation,

• Going to the bathroom, and

• Restorative nursing.
When used in the home, Posey recommends that the caregiver sleep in the same room. If you
cannot be there in person, ALWAYS use something for monitoring the patient such as a child
monitor, for constant audio or audio/video monitoring. Test to be sure that you can hear low
levels of activity in the room.

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Warnings and Precautions (Continued)

Check the Zippers

• NEVER use the bed if a zipper slider is bent open or damaged and the zipper cannot be zipped com-

pletely closed. Remove the patient from the damaged bed and exchange it for a Posey Bed in good
working condition. Send the damaged Posey Bed in for repair.

• NEVER use the bed if the zipper pull-tab is missing or broken.

• NEVER leave the patient’s bedside until all access panel zippers are securely closed. Quick-Release

Buckles must be connected and closed on both of the two (2) side access panels before leaving
the patient alone. (See page 16)

• NEVER use the bed if a zipper coil is kinked, misaligned, or has gaps and does not close securely

along the entire length.

Test that all zippers open easily and close securely along the entire length of the zipper.
Inspect zipper coils for any kinks or misalignment. If any are identified, zip and unzip the

zipper. If condition continues, DO NOT use product. Note the kinks on this sample.

Zipper kinks

DO NOT use the Posey Bed if zippers have open gaps that do not close securely along the entire length

NEVER rip the panels open,
as this will damage the
zipper slider, preventing the
zipper from closing securely.

ALWAYS use the zipper pull-tabs to open and close the zippers and ensure that the
zippers are fully closed.

Opened Up

Before leaving the patient alone, apply pressure with
your hands along the entire length of the zipper to
make sure the panel is securely closed and that there
are no gaps or openings along the entire length of
each zipper. Snap the quick-release buckles shut to
ensure all zippers are securely closed, and check by
tugging on each buckle.

Crown (Tab) Holder

Pull-Tab

Body

Damaged pull tab

Undamaged pull tab

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Basic Bed Operation

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Introduction

Assembly Manual

Bed Manufacturer’s
Instructions

This section will address basic bed operations that you will do routinely when accessing and caring
for a patient. These basic operations include how to:

• Install or replace the mattress,

• Zip and unzip the access panels,

• Use the tube and drainage ports.

Please refer to the Assembly Instructions (M5080) for detailed assembly instructions.

Please refer to the Bed Manufacturer’s Instructions for Use for proper operation of the bed. (Refer
to pages 10-11 for Choosing the Right Bed.)

Install or Replace Mattress

The Posey Bed 8060 mattress compartment is designed to fit either:

Choosing the right
mattress

How to install the
mattress

• A standard mattress that is six inches high, thirty-five inches wide and eighty inches long (6” x

35” x 80” (15 cm x 89 cm x 203 cm);

• An inflatable air-type mattress that is ten inches high, thirty-five inches wide and eighty

inches long (10” x 35” x 80” (25 cm x 89 cm x 203 cm).

Any other size mattress may result in damage to the bed, patient injury or death.

1. Completely unzip the mattress compartment.

2. Insert the mattress.

3. Completely zip the mattress compartment closed.

Mattress
Compartment
Expansion

To fit the ten inch (25 cm) high air-type mattress in the
mattress compartment:

1. Find the expansion zipper under the instruction

storage pocket on the side panel.

2. Fully expand the mattress compartment by unzipping

the zipper around the entire length of the mattress
compartment.

3. Follow instructions above on how to install a mattress.
To help reduce the risk of entrapment or suffocation:

• ALWAYS use the proper size mattress (see “Choosing the right mattress” above). Using a

smaller mattress will result in gaps between the canopy and mattress. Using a larger mattress
will stress the fabric and may damage the zipper.

• The mattress must be fully zippered into the mattress compartment at all times when a

patient is in the Posey Bed 8060.

• NEVER open or close the mattress compartment while the head or knee of the bed is in the

UP position, as this may damage the fabric and/or the zipper.

• NEVER use a mattress less than six inches (15 cm) high. ALWAYS make sure the expansion

zipper is fully closed when using this size mattress.

• NEVER use a mattress smaller than ten inches (25 cm) high when the compartment is expanded.

• Make sure the expansion zipper is closed when using a six inch (15 cm) mattress.

• NEVER put a mattress inside the patient area of the bed.
A failure to follow these warnings may result in excess material in the patient area and increase the

risk of serious injury or death from entrapment or suffocation.

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Zip and Unzip the Access Panels

Introduction

Using the Quick­Release Buckles

Access Panels

The Posey Bed 8060 has four (4) zippered access panels each labeled:

• 2 side panels (A & B)

• 1 end panel (C)

• 1 end panel (D)
All panels unzip for easy patient access.

There is a Quick-Release Buckle at the start of the zippers on
the side access panels. To open the buckle, pinch the 2 sides
together and pull the clip apart.

To close the buckle, push the male and female ends of the
Quick-Release Buckle together until you hear a click.

ALWAYS tug on the clip after closing to make sure it is
connected.

Make sure Quick-Release Buckles are securely fastened on both
of the two (2) side access panels on the Posey Bed 8060 before
leaving the patient’s bedside. A failure to do so could result in
serious injury or death from a fall or unassisted bed exit. NEVER
use the bed if any of the Quick-Release Buckles are missing or
damaged and do not close securely.

The Posey Bed 8060 has four (4) zippered access panels: two side panels, and two end panels.

Side Panels. Each side panel has two zippers and a pull-tab. Each zipper has a pull-tab for opening
and closing zippers. At the top corner on each side of the bed are Quick-Release Buckles, a set of
WHITE buckles and a set of BLACK buckles. The two WHITE buckles must fit together and the
two BLACK buckles must fit together.

End Panels. Each end panel has two zippers and a pull-tab. For more security, place the zipper pulls in
the overlap position, labeled “Hide Zipper Here” to keep tabs out of reach and sight of the patient.

Secure the Side
Panels

To secure the side panel to the top of the frame, fold the mesh access panel over once and attach
the Hook and Loop strips to one another. Fold the canopy over again and attach the back of the
Hook and Loop to the sewn Hook and Loop strips on the top of the canopy. Repeat on other side
and then roll the canopy at the middle and secure with the center support strap.

Hook

Hook

and Loop

and Loop

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Zip and Unzip the Access Panels

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How to Properly Zip
and Unzip Panels

Each zipper has a pull-tab for opening and closing zippers. ALWAYS use the pull-tabs to open and
close the zippers. ALWAYS make sure that all zipper teeth are engaged. Refer to page 14 for zipper
warnings and precautions.

Crown (Tab) Holder

Pull-Tab

Body

Zipper pull tab

Zipper kinks

Undamaged pull tab

Press against the
closed zipped panel
along the entire
length of the zipper
to ensure there are
no gaps or openings
before leaving the
patient alone.

Replacing Pull-Tabs

NEVER rip the panel

open, as this will
damage the zipper
slider, preventing
the zipper from
closing completely.

DO NOT use a zipper with open gaps that does not close securely along entire length

The side access panel zippers have a warning instruction plastic tag. If the plastic tag is damaged
or becomes unreadable, it must be replaced. Call Posey at 1.800.447.6739 and request a free
replacement (Part L9368).

NEVER use the Posey Bed 8060 if there is damage to the canopy, damage to the access panels, or
if the entire zipper does not close completely. A failure to follow this warning may lead to serious
injury or death from a fall. ALWAYS check the canopy and ensure the entire zipper is completely
closed before leaving the patient alone to help reduce the risk of a fall or unassisted bed exit.

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Use the Tube and Drainage Ports

Introduction

How to run Tube/
Line

Tube and drainage ports allow for tubes (food, drainage, etc.) and IV lines to be delivered to and
from the patient while in the bed.

To run a tube or line into the patient compartment, unzip the port, run the tube or line through
the zipper opening into the patient compartment, and zip the port closed. Close the zipper as
much as possible without impeding the flow of the tube.

A tube port in use: A drainage port in use:

DO NOT place the tube through the netting.

Make sure zippers are fully closed when ports are not in use. This will help reduce the risk of the
patient damaging or opening a port, or trying to escape by putting a hand or foot through a port.

NEVER leave an unused port open when the patient is alone. A LWAYS check the condition of all
tubes when raising or lowering the bed. There should be no “kinks” in the tube and fluids should
flow freely to and from the patient.

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Before First Time Use

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Purpose

3 Checklists

Before using the Posey Bed 8060 for the first time, it’s important to check that the Posey Bed 8060
has been properly assembled, is in an appropriate area, and anyone who interacts with a patient in
the Posey Bed 8060 successfully completes training.

Use the following checklists before having a patient occupy the Posey Bed 8060:

• Check for Proper Bed Assembly

• Guidelines for Proper Bed Location

• Guidelines for Training

Check for Proper Bed Assembly

Purpose

Who Should Do
This?

Checklist

To confirm that the Posey Bed 8060 was properly assembled and delivered in good condition.

Biomedical Engineer or other authorized person.

Prior to use with a new patient, photocopy and retain this checklist to record that each item
has been verified.

NOTE: Each No (in table below) must be corrected before allowing a patient to use the Posey Bed

8060.

Check Yes No

1. Is the canopy metal frame unbent and unbroken?

2. Is the A-frame securely attached to the hospital bed using the four
(4) IV Post Mount Brackets or the two (2) Universal Bed Straps?

3. Does the bed feel secure and free from any loose or moving parts?

4. Is the metal canopy frame completely covered by foam padding and
no visible foam?

5. Is the canopy and netting clean and free from any tears, holes, or
abrasions? (Page 12)

6. Are all zippers fully closed with zipper pins completely seated in
their boxes and all teeth engaged? (Page 17)

7. Do the zippers close completely and open easily?

8. When pressure is applied along the entire length of the zipper, does
the zipper hold securely without gaps or openings? (Page 17)

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Guidelines for Proper Bed Location

Purpose

Who Should Do
This?

Checklist

Patient safety asks that the Posey Bed 8060 is located in an area that provides easy access to the
patient under both normal and emergency conditions.

Attending Nurse or Caregiver.

NOTE: Each No (in table below) must be corrected before allowing a patient to use the Posey Bed

8060. Prior to use with a new patient, photocopy and retain this checklist to record that each

item has been verified.

Check Yes No

1. Is the Posey Bed 8060 clean?

2. Can a patient be easily accessed and can the bed be moved to the
center of the room to allow access from all four (4) sides in an
emergency situation?

3. Is the bed positioned so that the patient is NOT exposed to injury
from contact with walls, furniture or other equipment?

4. Is the power cord out of the way to avoid a tripping hazard?

5. Is the bed away from all open flames, smoking materials or heat
sources including baseboard heaters or space heaters?

6. Is the bed free of clutter or foreign objects?

7. Is the netting and canopy free from ANY sharp or hanging objects?

8. Is the netting and canopy free from ANY shipping or assembly
damage to the bed or canopy system?

9. Are the hospital bed casters locked so the bed does not move?

Guidelines for Training

Purpose

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Because the Posey Bed 8060 is a restraint system, anyone who cares for a patient in the bed must
be properly trained.

New Patient Selection and Monitoring

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Purpose

Who Should Do
This?

Checklist

To make sure that the Posey Bed 8060 is right for the new patient and that his or her first hours in
the bed are safe and secure.

Attending Nurse or Caregiver.

Before allowing a patient to occupy the Posey Bed 8060, confirm the following:

• A doctor has prescribed the Posey Bed 8060 for this patient,

• A current patient care plan is available and followed,

• The attending caregiver has been properly trained in the use of the Posey Bed 8060.

NOTE: Any YES (in table below) indicates that the doctor must determine if the Posey Bed 8060 is
appropriate for the patient. Prior to use with a new patient, photocopy and retain this checklist

to record that each item has been verified.

Check Yes No

1. Does the patient weigh less than 46 pounds?

2. Does the patient weigh more than 300 pounds?

3. Is the patient less than 46 inches tall?

4. Has the patient been diagnosed with any condition that may cause
violent or self-destructive behaviors?

Patient Monitoring

Regular Daily
Patient Care

5. Has the patient been diagnosed with an excessive Pica disorder or
may attempt to eat the bed canopy or padding?

6. Has the patient been diagnosed with claustrophobic tendencies?

7. Has the patient been diagnosed as at-risk and cannot re-position
himself or herself when the head of the bed is raised, therefore,
requiring a flat bed or gap fillers?

Monitor the patient’s condition per facility policy, the doctors order or the care plan.

Go to: REGULAR DAILY PATIENT CARE (PAGE 23).

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Emergency Patient Access and Exit

Purpose

Procedure

Under certain conditions a patient may experience an emergency (such as respiratory failure or
cardiac arrest). In this instance it is necessary to access the patient quickly and possibly remove the
patient from the bed safely.

NOTE: At least 2 people are needed for quick access and possible exit.

STEPS DO THIS

1. Access the patient.

2. Exit patient, if necessary Transfer patient to stretcher or wheelchair.

a. Position the bed so it can be accessed from all

four (4) sides.
b. Lock the hospital bed casters.
c. Lower the head and knee so the mattress is

flat.
d. Unclip the Quick-Release Buckles.
e. Unzip ALL panels.
f. Attend to the patient.

Disaster Planning

Position bed so it can be

accessed from all four (4) sides

Should disaster strike such as an earthquake or fire, have a disaster plan ready.

Unzip all panelsLock the hospital bed casters

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Regular Daily Patient Care

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Introduction

Safe Transfers and
Care

Patients using the Posey Bed 8060 should be carefully monitored and cared for according to the
doctor’s orders and the patient’s care plan. Given normal, everyday care such as feeding or using
the bathroom, this section addresses how to:

• Move the patient into the bed

• Access and care for patient in the bed

• Transfer the patient out of the bed

• Conduct the “Quick-Check 10” before leaving patient alone

Safely moving the patient and completing patient care inside the Posey Bed 8060 includes a number of
factors:

• Patient size

• Medical condition

• Disability

• Ability to move

Moving the patient to or from the bed will be different for patients who are able to stand instead
of patients who must be lifted to or from the bed.

NEVER use a patient lift for
transfer unless it has been
tested to make sure there is
enough room under the canopy
frame to do so safely. Using a
patient lift that has not been
tested may result in damage to
the canopy. The clearance of
the opening side access panel is
69” W x 50” H (175 cm x 127 cm).

NOTE: The frame at the bottom
of the Posey Bed 8060 is
open on one of the four sides.
ALWAYS access the patient
from the open frame side. The
open frame allows easy access
for using lifts and/or scales.

Canopy Opening

(69” x 50”)

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Moving the Patient Into the Bed

Purpose

Procedure

To safely get a new or existing patient into the Posey Bed 8060.

DO NOT use a patient lift unless already tested. This is to be sure there is enough room under the
canopy frame to transfer the patient safely without damaging the canopy (see page 23).

During patient care and when moving the patient into and out of the Posey Bed 8060, lock all
hospital bed casters.

NOTE: Additional persons may be needed for a safe transfer.

STEP DO THIS

1. Prepare bed for patient.
NOTE: Raise bed for easy access.

a. Make sure area around the bed is clear of any

tripping hazards.
b. Ensure the hospital bed casters are locked.
c. Put mattress in the flat position.
d. The caregiver must access the patient from

the open frame side.
e. Unclip the Quick-Release Buckle.
f. Unzip the side panel and secure with the

hook and loop tabs.

2. Transfer the patient to the bed.

3. Complete the patient’s care plan as
needed.

4. Close access panels.

5.

Complete “Quick-Check 10” (see page 29)

a. Speak gently and assure them the bed is for

their comfort and security.

b. Move them to a safe area on the mattress.

a. Attach any IV lines, drainage tubes,

monitoring lines as required. (Page 18)

b. Talk to patient to make sure they feel

comfortable and secure at all times.

a. Zip panels completely. Check that zipper is

closed securely along the entire length of the
zipper. (Page 14)

b. Close the Quick-Release Buckle and tug on

the clip to make sure it is connected. (Page 16)

.

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Access and Care for Patient in the Bed

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Purpose

Procedure

To access safely and provide care to a patient in the Posey Bed 8060 including feeding, IVs,
catheters, respiratory therapy, positioning, visitors and medicating.

Make sure the patient is a safe distance from the side panel and the mattress is flat before
accessing them. Serious injury may occur due to the added distance if the patient falls when the
bed is raised.

During patient care and when moving the patient into and out of the Posey Bed 8060, lock all
hospital bed casters.

NOTE: Approach the patient gently to ensure they are comfortable and secure.

STEP DO THIS

1. Access the patient.
NOTE: Raise bed for easy access.

a. Make sure area around the bed is clear of any

tripping hazards.
b. Ensure the hospital bed casters are locked.
c. The caregiver must access the patient from

the open frame side.
d. Unclip the Quick-Release Buckle.
e. Unzip the side panel and secure with the

hook and loop tabs.

2. Attend to the patient.

3. Complete the patient’s care plan as
needed.

4. Close access panels.

5.

Complete “Quick-Check 10” (see page 29).

The caregiver should position his or her body to
block the area of the open access panel to help
reduce the risk of a fall while providing care.

a. Attach any IV lines, drainage tubes, and

monitoring lines as required. (Page 18)

b. Talk to the patient to make sure they feel

comfortable and secure at all times.

a. Zip panels completely. Check that zipper is

closed securely along the entire length of the
zipper. (Page 14)

b. Close the Quick-Release Buckle and tug on the

clip to make sure it is connected. (Page 16)

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Moving the Patient Out of the Bed

Purpose

Procedure

To safely assist a patient out of the Posey Bed 8060 so he/she may use the bathroom or other
reasons.

DO NOT use a patient lift unless already tested. This is to be sure there is enough room under the
canopy frame to transfer the patient safely without damaging the canopy.

During patient care and when moving the patient into and out of the Posey Bed 8060, lock all
hospital bed casters.

NOTE: Additional persons may be needed for a safe transfer.

STEP DO THIS

1. Access the patient.

a. Speak gently to ensure they are comfortable

and secure.

b. Check that they are a safe distance from the

panel.

c. Make sure area around the bed is clear of any

tripping hazards.
d. Put mattress in the flat position.
e. The caregiver must access the patient from

the open frame side.
f. Unclip the Quick-Release Buckle.
g. Unzip the side panel and secure with the

hook and loop tabs.
h. Detach tubes as needed.

2. Assist patient to an upright position.
NOTE: Be aware that a reclined

patient may have equilibrium
problems when arising – support as
needed.

3. Help patient out of the bed. Continue to talk gently to the patient to

a. Help patient slide both legs to the side of

the bed.
b. Change as needed depending on patient’s

needs.
c. Consider gait belts / transfer belts to assist

with patient transfer.

reassure them.

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Special Consideration for Home Care Environments

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Use in a Home Care
Setting

Dr.’s Orders

Care Plan

Entrapment Risk

All caregivers must be properly trained and familiar with the content of the manual before caring
for the patient in a Posey Bed. Pay particular attention to all warnings and cautions in the manual
to avoid injury or death.

• Only for the amount of time prescribed for use by a licensed medical doctor (Rx Only).

• Only if each caregiver has reviewed and understands all instructions and warnings for safe use.

• Only if persons are fully trained on the use of the Posey Bed 8060 and are present in the
house to monitor and attend to the patient’s needs whenever the patient is in the bed.

• You must carefully follow the doctor’s orders and the patient’s care plan (if any) for use of the
Posey Bed 8060. This includes all orders for monitoring and patient release.

If your patient was using a Posey Bed during hospitalization or while in a nursing home, you should
ask the facility for a copy of the Care Plan to help guide you in the safe use of the Posey Bed 8060.
Check with the doctor to see if the Care Plan is necessary to help meet the special needs of your
patient.

Entrapment risks for certain at-risk patients include canopy gaps. Raising the head of the Posey Bed
8060 will create “gaps” or “pockets” between the head of the bed and the canopy. These areas can
cause an extreme risk of serious injury or death from entrapment to certain at-risk patients. At-risk
patients are:

• Patients who, because of mental or physical disability, cannot reposition or remove him or
herself from a confined area in the bed.

• Any patient identified by the doctor, the Care Plan, or Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team (IDHT)
to be at risk of entrapment in the gaps created when the head of the bed is up.

For at-risk patients, ALWAYS use Posey Filler Cushions (Catalog 8021, page 34) or Posey Torso
Cushions (Catalog 8025, page 34). Refer to pages 7, 11 and 12 for detailed information about
reducing entrapment risks, the use of Posey Filler Cushions and Posey Torso Cushions, and
providing extra monitoring to ensure that the Posey Filler Cushions cannot be removed by an
at-risk patient and that an at-risk patient cannot crawl under or around the Posey Filler Cushions.

Filler Cushions

Entrapment

Torso

Cushion

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Special Consideration for Home Care Environments (Cont.)

NEVER leave side rails in the up position when the patient

Entrapment Risk
(All Patients) - Use
of Side Rails

compartment is closed. A failure to follow this warning may result
in serious injury or death from entrapment in the side rails, or
between the mattress and the side rails. The risk of entrapment
is even greater when the head of the bed is raised. These zones
pose an extreme risk of serious injury or death from entrapment.
An agitated or aggressive patient is also at risk of injury from
contacting the side rails when they are in the UP position.

To help reduce the risk of entrapment, ALWAY S put side rails down when leaving a patient alone to
reduce the risk of entrapment and serious patient injury or death. Side rails should ONLY be used as an
aid to assist a patient in or out of bed, or to help prevent a patient fall while providing bedside care.

In Patient
Emergency

Immediately address the patient’s needs or remove the patient from the bed. Contact the doctor
or call 911.

Importance of Patient Monitoring

If possible, Posey recommends a caregiver sleep in the same room as the patient. If you cannot
be physically present to monitor the patient, you MUST use a device, such as a child monitor,
for CONSTANT audio and/or video monitoring. Test to be sure that you can hear low levels of
activity in the room. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.

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“Quick-Check 10”

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Introduction

Before leaving a patient alone, WALK AROUND THE BED

to be sure that each condition is met.

1

10

7

2

8

Exterior: Area around the bed is clear of any tripping hazards.

1

Interior: Clean and free of clutter and hazards.

3

6

5

4

9

Mattress (At-risk patients not able to reposition themselves): To avoid entrapment, keep
the head of the bed flat and use a cushion to elevate the torso if necessary. If the head of

2

the bed is raised, use gap filler cushions.

Compartments: Zipped completely closed with no gaps or kinks in the entire length of the

3

zipper. Test by applying pressure along the entire length of the zipper.

Zippers and quick-release buckles: Securely closed.

4

Drainage/tube port: if tubing and tube port is in use, all fluids are flowing freely; if tubing

5

is not in use, port is zipped closed.

Frame Condition: Canopy, panel, and netting have no tears, holes or abrasions. Frame is
firmly attached to the bed platform, undamaged, and fully padded. Top rail is in the highest

6

position.

Bed height: Bed platform should not be raised above 25” (64 cm) or lowered below 16”

7

(41 cm). Lower bed to 16” (41 cm) when patient is alone.

Side rails: ALWAYS ensure all side rails (if available) are in the fully down position.

8

Casters: all hospital bed casters (if available) are locked.

9

A. Nurse Call Button: If the patient’s care plan allows it, the nurse call button is placed

10

within reach of the patient.
B. Monitoring (Home Use): Caregiver should sleep in the same room or use a device, such

as a child monitoring system for constant montoring.

(See Reverse for Warnings.)

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When Not to Use the Posey Bed

Purpose

To make sure that the Posey Bed is properly assembled and is in good condition before patient use.

The Posey Bed MUST be inspected each time before leaving the patient’s bedside. ALWAYS
remove the patient from a damaged Posey Bed and remove it from service to prevent serious injury
or death. Notify an authorized Posey representative for information about repairs.

The repairs must be completed before the bed can be put back in service.

• Canopy Metal Frame is bent
or broken.

• Canopy is not securely
attached using the IV Post
Mount Brackets or the
Universal Bed Straps.

• Canopy Frame is not
completely covered by foam
padding.

• Canopy and Netting have
tears, holes, or abrasions.

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When Not to Use the Posey Bed (Cont.)

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• Zippers and zipper pins are not
completely seated in their boxes and/
or not all of the teeth are engaged.

• Zippers produce gaps and/or openings
when pressure is applied to the entire
length of the zipper.

Damaged pull tab

Crown (Tab) Holder

• Zippers do not close securely along the
entire length. Gaps or openings in the
zipper may allow the patient to open
the zipper and fall out of bed. Always
apply pressure along the entire length
of the closed zipper to make sure there
are no gaps or openings.

Opened Up

• Zipper pull tabs are open/damaged and
will not close the zippers.

Pull-Tab

Body

Undamaged pull tab

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Quick Clean the Posey Bed 8060

Purpose

Procedure

To keep the Posey Bed 8060 clean and disinfected between complete bed and canopy cleanings.

STEPS DO THIS

1. Wipe the fabric with cleaning agent
NOTE: NEVER use a concentration

of cleaning agent greater than
recommended by the manufacturer.

2. Dry fabric

3. Clean the Hook and Loop strips

a. Prepare a solution of diluted disinfectant or a

water-based germicide.
b. Use a damp cloth.
c. Rinse with water to remove excess cleaning

agent.

Either wipe or air dry before use.

Use a stiff brush to remove any lint or foreign
materials.

Separate Mattress Compartment from Patient Compartment

Purpose

Procedure

To separate the mattress compartment from the patient compartment for easier loading in a washer.

STEPS DO THIS

1. Open the flap below the side panel
of the canopy to access the red
zippers.

2. Unzip the zippers completely to
separate the mattress compartment
from the patient compartment.

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Machine Washing the Posey Bed 8060

ALWAYS wash the canopy between patients to help prevent transmission of infectious disease.

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Purpose

Procedure

To keep the Posey Bed 8060 clean and disinfected.

STEPS DO THIS

1. Wash the Canopy on one gentle cycle in cold
wate r.

NOTE: Water should be between 65-85°F

(18-30°C) for approximately 25 minutes.

2. Dry fabric.

3. Clean the Hook and Loop strips.

- DO NOT use industrial extractor-type laundry equipment, as this may damage the zippers
and buckles.

- NEVER use bleach, harsh cleaners or solvents.

- ALWAYS attach hook and loop pieces together. Zip all zippers and connect Quick-Release
Buckles.

4. Clean the bed frame.

NOTE: This may be done with a solution of
diluted disinfectant or water-based germicide.

- AVOID motor or bed controls when using water to clean bed frame, as this may damage the
electrical components.

- UNPLUG the power cord before cleaning bed frame.

a. Use a mild detergent.
b. Load panels loosely into washing

machine.

c. Rinse thoroughly with water.

Hang dry at room temperature or
machine dry on air-only cycle (no heat).

Use a stiff brush to remove any lint or
foreign materials.

Wipe frame undercarriage with a damp
cloth.
NOTE: Ensure cloth is damp, not wet.

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Posey Accessories

The following
accessories are
appropriate for use
with the Posey Bed

8060.

NEVER use any accessory

with the Posey Bed
8060 other than those
recommended by Posey.
A failure to follow this
warning may result in
serious injury or patient
death.

POSEY HEADBOARD/FOOTBOARD PADS
(8002)

To help protect the patient from injury from
contact with the head or footboards of the
hospital bed.

POSEY INCONTINENCE PAD (8005A)

To help protect mattress and bedding from
urine spills. 8005A can be used with the Posey
Support Surface.

POSEY UNIVERSAL STRAPS (8018)

To firmly attach the bed enclosure frame to
the bed (shown in black).

POSEY FILLER CUSHIONS (8021)

Recommended to help reduce the risk of
entrapment or injury from gaps created when
the head of the bed is in the UP position.

POSEY SUPPORT SURFACE (8007)

To provide additional padding and to help
secure sheets by tucking them underneath the
support surface.

POSEY BED TRAVEL COVER (8008)

To provide a cover for the Posey Bed during
transport and storage.

POSEY TORSO CUSHION (8025)

Recommended to elevate the torso when the
head of the bed is DOWN.

POSEY BED PEDIATRIC CANOPY COVER
(8003P) AND SKIRT (8003PS)

Attaches to the outside of the Posey Bed
canopy to provide a child-friendly appearance.

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Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions

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Canopy

1. Q: Why is the zipper difficult to open or close?
A: It could be one or more of the following reasons:
a. Fabric, bedding, or other material caught in the zipper slider. To release material, back

the zipper slider off by pulling the tab in the opposite direction until the slider is free.

Make sure the canopy is intact and there are no tears or holes in the fabric.
b. Check the zipper teeth to make sure none of the coils are kinked.
c. Use the pull-tab to slide the zipper. Each access panel zipper has a warning instruction

plastic tag. If the plastic tag is damaged or becomes unreadable, it must be replaced.

Call Posey at 1.800.447.6739 and request a free replacement (Part L9368).

2. Q: Why is the zipper separating after zipping up?
A: The slider is damaged and does not properly engage the coils when it is being closed.

DO NOT use the Posey Bed 8060. This problem can be minimized by ALWAYS using the

zipper pull-tab to open the zipper. NEVER rip the access panel open because it will damage

the slider and prevent the zipper from closing securely.

3. Q: Where do I find the serial number of the Posey Bed 8060?

A: The serial number label is on the bottom right of one end of the bed and on the Metal

Retainer.

Patient Lifter

Disease and Self­Care Information

Register the Posey
Bed

Q: Can I use a patient lift with the Posey Bed 8060?
A: Yes, providing it has been tested to ensure there is enough clearance under the canopy frame.

The clearance of the opening side access panel is 69” W x 50” H (175 cm x 127 cm) at bottom.

To help reduce the chance of transmitting infectious disease, all caregivers must wash their hands
after patient care.

To register your Posey Bed, please visit our website at www.posey.com or call Posey Technical
Services at 1.800.447.6739 and press “5.” Be sure to let us know if you change your address.

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Posey Limited Warranty

WHAT DOES THIS WARRANTY COVER?

Posey warrants to the original purchaser that the Posey Bed 8060 is free of defects in materials and workmanship. If the product
is found to be defective in workmanship or materials, we will repair or replace it at our option at no charge, other than certain
transportation and cleaning charges.

HOW LONG DOES THE WARRANTY LAST?

This warranty is two (2) years from the date of purchase for the A-frame, and one (1) year from the date of purchase for
the canopy. Useful life of the Posey Bed 8060 canopy is estimated at three (3) years, but may be extended by proper care,
maintenance, laundering, avoiding sharp objects, aggressive and destructive patients, and avoiding direct exposure to sunlight.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY?

• Any problem caused by abuse (including, but not limited to patient destruction or improper assembly), misuse, improper
care, alteration, exposure to extreme heat, or act of God (such as a flood) is not covered.

• Consequential or incidental damages. Some states do not allow exclusion of such damages, so this limitation may not apply to you.

CLEANING AND SHIPPING CHARGES.

• Shipping costs for products sent to Posey must be pre-paid by you.

• Posey will pay return shipping costs for repaired or replaced products via Ground Service, unless otherwise agreed.

• Posey will charge a $50.00 cleaning cost for all product returns. (To meet sanitation requirements and assure the health of
our employees, Posey must clean all returned units and parts prior to inspection or repair).

HOW TO GET SERVICE.

Contact the Posey Technical Service hotline [phone]) to report the problem and get a Return Authorization Number (RMA).
Carefully pack and ship the returned product to us, with your RMA, to Posey Company, 5635 Peck Road, Arcadia, CA 91006-0020:

• In clean condition. (Canopies that are returned dirty or smelly will be returned immediately and will not be inspected

or repaired.)

• With proof of purchase, and

• Freight pre-paid by you.

Posey will inspect the product and contact you within five (5) business days to explain the results of our inspection and what is
or is not covered.

HOW DOES STATE LAW APPLY?

This warranty is governed by the laws of the State of California, USA. It gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights, which vary
from state to state. This warranty does not affect any further rights that you have under the laws in your state for sale of consumer goods.

Technical Service From Posey

We are happy to assist you between the hours of 6 AM and 5 PM Pacific Time, USA. Please call us at 1.800.44.POSEY
(1.800.447.6739), or 1.626.443.3143. You can fax us at 1.800.767.3933, or 1.626.443.5014.

SHIPPING: Ship items to Posey Company: 5635 Peck Road, Arcadia, CA 91006-0020 USA.

CANOPY REPAIRS. To prevent damage in shipping, clean the canopy and close all zippers.

IN-WARRANTY REPAIRS:

1. Forward the product in clean condition, prepaid freight to the above address.

2. Clearly mark the shipping container with the RMA number.

3. Include dated proof of purchase.

OUT-OF-WARRANTY REPAIRS:

1. Forward the product in clean condition, prepaid freight to the above address.

2. We will quote repairs on an item-by-item basis. All quotes include parts and labor.

3. If additional repairs are needed after the initial estimate, we will contact you within five (5) business days to obtain
approval of any extra charge.

REPAIR TURN-AROUND. Normally we will ship the product back to you within two weeks from the date of receipt at our
warehouse. If you return multiple units, add one week per unit. We will return all units in one shipment, unless otherwise agreed.

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Notes

Notes

Notes

Your Local Authorized

Posey Bed Dealer:

Posey Company • 5635 Peck Road, Arcadia, CA 91006-0020 USA • www.posey.com
Phone: [phone] or 1.626.443.3143 • Fax: [phone] or 1.626.443.5014

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