When it comes to hospital bed servicing and hospital bed maintenance, it’s imperative that every piece of the bed is working perfectly to deliver quality patient care.
Hospital beds are being used 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so they need to be in top condition for both the patient’s and the carer’s peace of mind. So, what’s included in hospital bed servicing?
The first thing to note is that you should only use a trained service engineer to carry out any kind of hospital equipment maintenance or servicing. Whether it’s overhead hoists, recliner chairs, or indeed hospital beds, you should leave it to an engineer to sort it out.
You might already have a hospital bed servicing contract in place with the company who supplied your equipment; if so, contact them to arrange a service if necessary.
During hospital bed servicing, every function and component of the bed undergoes thorough inspection. This ensures the bed’s optimal performance and safety for patients and staff.
The service engineer begins with visual checks on bed ends, framework, base, siderails, brakes, and castors. They examine electronic components like tilt, lifting, and positioning mechanisms, as well as motors and control boxes for any damage.
Additionally, they inspect sensors, alarms, handsets, transformers, and power leads for signs of wear. Finally, they test the bed’s full operation, assessing its movement and functionality in various positions.
After each inspection in hospital bed servicing, the engineer meticulously records pass or fail results on a detailed servicing sheet. Should issues arise, such as missing bolts, mobility restrictions, or structural concerns, workshop repairs may be necessary. Reputable servicing providers ensure a seamless process, coordinating the retrieval, repair, and return of damaged items for optimal hospital bed maintenance.
Pretty much every component of your hospital bed will be checked during a service to ensure that the equipment is safe to use and still performing well. This goes for practically any specialist healthcare equipment, and you should make sure it’s carried out regularly.
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