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Citadel bed frame system instruction for use (ifu, 830.213 rev.15) includes below instruction step by step on how to correctly attached the nurse call cable to the system."1.Connect one end of the nurse call cable to the 37-pin d-type outlet, located below the head end of the bed on the patient's right hand side.2.Connect the other end of the nurse call cable to a compatible nurse call system.The type of connector will vary depending on the nurse call system.3.Connect one end of an rs232 cable to the 9-pin d-type outlet, located below the head end of the bed on the patients right hand side.4.Connect the other end of the rs232 cable to a device capable of receiving data through an rs232 connection.Verify correct operation of the nurse cali system before placing a patient on the bed." before using patient movement detection, verify that the alarm can be easily heard by caregivers.Example: at nurse¿s station.¿ it should be noted, varizone movement system detects patient¿s movements, however it will not restrain the patient from leaving the bed.The arjo beds are equipped with the side rails that can be used in accordance with site-specific policies); however, they do not eliminate the possibility of intentional patient exit.Ifu (830.213 rev.15) also includes information about patient fall risk: ¿to minimize risk of falls or injury, the bed should always be in lowest practical position when the patient is unattended.¿ ¿caregiver should always aid patient in exiting the bed.Make sure a capable patient knows how to get out of bed safely (and, if necessary, how to release the side rails) in case of fire or other emergency.¿ the arjo device failed its specification since the device nurse call cable was not correctly attached.The device was used for the patient treatment at the time of the incident.The complaint was assessed as reportable due to the allegation that the patient fell out of the bed.No injury was sustained.
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