The hillrom technician found the brake alarm was not working and replaced the high/low foot column which includes the brake switch.Per the hillrom service manual, perform annual preventive maintenance procedures to make sure all versacare® bed components are functioning as originally designed.Make sure the brake is not set, and then plug the bed into an applicable power source.A steady alarm comes on.Set the brake.The alarm stops.Repair or replace as necessary.A search of the hillrom maintenance records showed hillrom performed preventative maintenance on this bed on mar 30, 2022.It is unknown if the facility performed any other preventative maintenance on this bed.It is unknown if the facility performs preventative maintenance on their beds.The technician replaced the high/low foot column which includes the brake switch to resolve the issue.Based on this information, no further action is required.
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