he U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has partnered with representatives from
the hospital bed industry and other parties to form the Hospital Bed Safety Workgroup
(HBSW). The HBSW has guidelines in place to help you prevent bed entrapment by
identifying areas of risk – areas both on the bed and on the body. These guidelines will
help you select a bed system to help protect your diverse resident population.
Inside your
Beds & Entrapment guide
from Direct Supply Equipment & Furnishings
®
,
you’ll find information clearly explaining these guidelines and the dangers of entrapment, a
breakdown of the HBSW’s bed system entrapment zones, guidelines to help you determine
if bed rails are needed, and different products that can be used to help you improve resident
safety in your community.
All to help you protect your residents and your organization