The baxter technician found the external alarm needed to be replaced.Per the hillrom user manual, warning: the bed exit alarm system is not intended as a substitute for good nursing practices.The bed exit alarm system must be used in conjunction with a sound risk assessment and protocol.Per the hillrom user manual, if the bed exit alarm does not arm and all three mode indicators are flashing, remove the patient and zero the bed exit system.A search of the baxter maintenance records did not show baxter performed any preventative maintenance on this bed.I t is unknown if the facility performs preventative maintenance on their beds.The technician replaced the external alarm to resolve the reported event.Based on this information, no further action is required.
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