The hill-rom technical support representative advised the account to isolate the pendant and side rails to check for a stuck button.Per the hill-rom service manual, perform annual preventive maintenance procedures to make sure all versacare® bed components are functioning as originally designed.Make sure the head and intermediate side rails are not bent or twisted.Make sure the side rails lock correctly in the high position and you hear the latch click.Gently pull on each side rail to make sure it latched correctly.If the side rail is difficult to latch, make sure the latch components are clean and look for obstructions.Release each side rail from the up position, and let it fall freely.The side rail should lower slowly and smoothly.Remove the center arm cover, and examine the cable routing for pinching, binding, or damage.Make sure the latch mechanism of each side rail is in good condition.Remove the side rail cover, and make sure the mounting screws are fully installed.Make sure all functions on the caregiver control work correctly.Repair or replace the side rails as necessary.Per the hill-rom user manual: to install the pendant into the side rail 1.Position the pendant next to the opening in the intermediate side rail or head-end side rail, depending on the cable length.2.Insert the top edge of the pendant into the side rail so it engages the upper section of the side rail.3.Rotate the lower edge of the pendant in until it clicks into position inside the side rail.A search of the hill-rom maintenance records did not show hill-rom performed any preventative maintenance on this bed.It is unknown if the facility performs preventative maintenance on their beds.Three attempts have been made regarding a resolution to this contact line, with no response.Based on this information, no further action is required.
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