Today, the hospital bed has become an indispensable part of the patient care experience. Technological advancements have taken modern-day beds into a different dimension both for patients as well as caregivers.
When it comes to the maintenance of the hospital beds, it’s imperative that every piece of the bed is operating flawlessly to deliver quality patient care. Beds are being used in the hospital 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so they need to be in the pinnacle condition for the safety of both the patients and the caregivers.
WHAT GETS CHECKED IN HOSPITAL BED SERVICING?
Practically every function and piece of the bed gets checked in a service. This is to ensure that the hospital bed is still performing as well as it should be, and to make sure that patients and staff are safe to use it.
The service engineer will carry out some visual assessments on the bed first. This will give them a good idea of how the bed is faring up overall and it will help them identify any potential problem areas that might need some repair work.
They’ll check the bed ends, framework, base, and side rails for any obvious damage that might be a cause for concern. The engineer will also check the brakes and castors for any visible wear and tear that might affect the maneuverability of your bed.
After that, the engineer will check all the electronic components on the hospital bed, including the tilt, lifting, head, and foot mechanisms that make the bed profile and move around according to the position. They will also check the motors and control box on the bed for any visible damage.
If the bed is fitted with a sensor or an alarm to signify when a patient is off the bed, the engineer will check this to ensure that it is still in safe working order.
The engineer will also take a look at the handset (both the patient and nurse control panels), transformer, and power lead for wear and tear. Finally, they’ll check the full operation of the bed – including all the various positions it can move to – to see if there are any issues or problems with the movement of the hospital bed.
Pretty much every component of the hospital bed will be checked during a service to ensure that the equipment is safe to use and still performing well. This goes for practically any specialist healthcare equipment, and you should make sure it’s carried out regularly.
However, to ensure that the bed functions properly for a longer tenure, certain things need to be followed at your end. Here are the Top Seven Tips which need to be followed to ensure the best patient care experience.
#Tip 1
The most important thing to remember is that any maintenance or servicing of the hospital bed needs to be carried out by the company-appointed trained service engineer who supplied you with the bed. You might already have a hospital bed servicing contract in place with the company that supplied your equipment; if so, contact them to arrange a service if necessary.
#Tip 2
It is very important to ensure that all the functions of the hospital bed are in satisfactory working condition before the bed is allocated to the next patient. That minimizes any kind of risk and ensures better patient care.
#Tip 3
To ensure smooth functioning of the bed it is very important to lubricate all the mechanical joints/pins/moving parts of the bed and tightening of the bolts and this activity should be carried out at least once in three months, to avoid unnecessary sound and wear & tear of the bed.
#Tip 4
When the Bed is not in use for a long time, it should be stored in a dry and flat indoor environment that is rodent-free with a gradient, not more than 5 degrees. It is also necessary to conduct a test to check for functioning and any electrical or mechanical damage that may have been caused due to non-usage of the bed. Please contact your supplier to get the same checked by the trained service engineer.
#Tip 5
Depending on the usage of the hospital bed, certain moving parts may require replacement due to the normal wear & tear. It is always recommended to do timely replacement of those parts with genuine company-provided spares for safety and hassle-free operation.
#Tip 6
It is essential to conduct a visual inspection of the bed at regular intervals to check for any mechanical damage (e.g. loosening /missing rivets, screws, etc.) which will ensure smooth functioning of the bed in the long run.
#Tip 7
If any maintenance activity is carried out on the hospital bed, it is always recommended to unplug the mains supply before carrying out any such activities.
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Thank you for sharing the tips to keep your hospital bed healthy. We also need underpads, blankets, and bedsheets to make the patient comfortable in the hospital. We should keep that also healthy.
Thank you Daisy for your comments. Yes, I agree to your points too. Those are very relevant.
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Thanks for sharing the tips for maintaining for Hospital Bed.
Thank you Anisha. You can look for other articles on our blog page for more tips and information.