The hillrom technician found the usb port needed to be replaced.The external alarm is the source of the brake not set alarm and local bed exit alarm.Per the hillrom service manual, do not allow the conductive parts of the patient charging cable, to come into contact with other conductive parts, this includes earth ground.Otherwise, an electrical short might occur, risking electric shock to the patient and damage to their portable electronic device.The usb charging port may not be compatible with all devices.The usb charging port can be used to charge personal electronic devices (ped) such as cell phones, computer tablets, portable media players, and pocket computers.The port is not designed for devices that require less than 170 ma of power such as usb reading lights,but supports up to 2.4 a of current.A search of the hillrom maintenance records did not show hillrom performed any preventative maintenance on this bed.It is unknown if the facility performs preventative maintenance on their beds.The technician replaced the usb port to resolve the reported event.Based on this information, no further action is required.
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