CNA Baseline Bed and Chair Alarm Safety Features Copy
Additional Ratings
Description
Demonstrates competency in use of safety features of bed and chair alarms
Behavioral Criteria
Bed features
- Connect bed to power source
- Operate bed functions including, brake, side rails, CPR function, height, and head/foot adjustments
- Zero bed and utilize bed scale
- Set bed alarm appropriate for level of activity of patient
- Utilize iAwareness, when available
Chair alarm features
Connect pad (single-patient use) to chair alarm
At Mountain View Campus, connect auxiliary cord to nurse call panel
Verbalizes that bed exit alarms and chair alarms will be utilized on all patients deemed to be High Fall Risk
Evidence of Achievement
Direct observation of competency in all areas through patient care or simulation / case study; documentation in electronic health record accurate and complete
References
Toolbox (Policy/Procedure)
Patient Safety Visual Centralized Monitoring
Fall Prevention
Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Plan and Policy (MIPP)
Toolbox : How to Guides to Technology Systems & Devices
