This electric bed preventive maintenance checklist ensures that the power cord, cables, controls, movements, siderails, CPR functions, brakes, steering, appearance, pivot points and casters are all functioning properly through inspection and lubrication. It provides steps to verify the operation of each major bed component and system.
This electric bed preventive maintenance checklist ensures that the power cord, cables, controls, movements, siderails, CPR functions, brakes, steering, appearance, pivot points and casters are all functioning properly through inspection and lubrication. It provides steps to verify the operation of each major bed component and system.
This electric bed preventive maintenance checklist ensures that the power cord, cables, controls, movements, siderails, CPR functions, brakes, steering, appearance, pivot points and casters are all functioning properly through inspection and lubrication. It provides steps to verify the operation of each major bed component and system.
No cables pinched or worn. All siderails and patient controls work properly. All controls of the foot end panel work properly. Verify all bed movements: Head, foot retract/articulation, Hi-Lo, Fowler and Trendelenburg etc. Siderails move, latch and stow properly. Verify the CPR emergency release using both CPR release handles. On both sides of the bed, depress fully down the side of the pedal identified with a red sticker and ensure that the brakes are applied and the bed is immobilized. Toggle the pedal to neutral and ensure the brakes are released. On both sides of the bed, depress fully down the side of the pedal identified with a green sticker and ensure that the steer wheel is engaged. Toggle the pedal to neutral and ensure that the steer wheel disengages. Visually inspect the overall appearance (headboard, footboard, siderails). Lubricate all pivot points. All casters roll properly. Check caster for cuts, wear, etc.