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How to Conduct a Bed Area Safety Check

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Bed safety checks in intensive care units and high-acuity clinical areas may seem like an easy and basic task. However, they are a crucial responsibility, which, if performed incorrectly, may impact patient survival in an emergency situation.

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A bed safety check is the first task you should undertake after handover at the commencement of your shift. It involves ensuring all equipment is available and working in the event of patient deterioration or another adverse event, and ensuring the patient’s bed space is tidy, safe and free from potential harm to the patient, clinician or visitors.

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Jane Walker
24 May 2023
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Thank you for the reminder of something we should be doing each shift.
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Nicole Romei
05 May 2020
Great quick guide to thorough bedside checks
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Catriona Bantick
06 May 2023
Good
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Amanda Rocca
06 May 2020
Good reminder and tips for patient safety and tidiness at bedspace for all nursing staff
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Komalpreet Kaur
27 Nov 2020
Very informative
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Karla Smith
11 May 2020
Very easy to understand
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Minh Le
08 May 2020
Great for a refresher
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03 May 2023
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28 May 2023
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This resource was informative.
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