The baxter technician found the patient control board needed to be replaced.The affinity® 4 birthing bed requires an effective maintenance program.We recommend that you do annual preventive maintenance (pm) for joint commission certification.Pm not only meets joint commission requirements but can help make sure of a long, operative life for the affinity® 4 birthing bed.Two effective ways to reduce downtime and make sure the patient remains comfortable are to keep accurate records and maintain the affinity® 4 birthing bed.Check the switches in the side rails to ensure they are functioning correctly.Also check for intermittent operation.A search of the baxter maintenance records showed baxter performed preventative maintenance on this bed on august 31, 2023.It is unknown if the facility performed any other preventative maintenance on this bed.The technician replaced the patient control board to resolve the reported event.Based on this information, no further action is required.
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