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2.5.5
Re-Positioning of Resident - "Danger of Clamping"
Broda Latitude Pedal Rocker chairs offer the benefits of seat tilt and height adjustable arms. During the movement
of any of these functions, the following safety measures must be observed:
1)
The resident's arms must be positioned on the armrests or inside the chair frame with their hands
on their body or on.
2)
Only one caregiver at a time attempts to operate the chair's functions.
3)
Only one chair function is operated at a time.
4)
The residents' and caregivers' body are clear of all pinch points before operating the chair's
functions.
Failure to follow these safety measures can put the residents' or caregivers' limbs at risk of injury. Residents who
may be unaware of their body position or unable to maintain a safe body position are at the most risk of the danger
from clamping and caregivers should be more cautious with these residents. A second caregiver may be required to
ensure the safety of these residents during these operations.
2.5.6
Unintended Movement - "Danger of Falling or Collision"
We recommend Broda chairs for indoor use within a long-term care institution and where there is not enough slope
to cause the chairs to move unaided. Chairs used where the surface is uneven or sloped are at risk of unintended
movement and could become a serious danger to the resident, caregiver(s), or a third party. We recommend that
Broda chairs are located away from stairwells, elevators, and exterior doorways within a long-term care institution.
Outdoor use is appropriate only under the strict supervision and full attention of a caregiver who is physically
capable of preventing any unintended movement over any surfaces that are to be traveled on. We recommend that a
second caregiver assist when the chair is moved over surfaces that could cause significant unintended movement.
2.5.7
Resident Clothing - "Risk of Injury to Resident's Skin"
We recommend that residents only be seated while they are fully dressed in clothing that meets the needs of their
specific condition. If after being fully dressed, a resident's bare arms, legs, or body could still come into direct
contact with the vinyl straps or vinyl pads, we recommend the use of a covering, such the Broda terry cloth covered
seat and/or back pad or a folded cloth bed sheet to prevent direct contact. Direct contact of bare skin on the straps
over a period of time could cause moisture on the resident, and/or cause the skin to stick to the straps. Prior to the
operation or movement of a chair with a covering, the caregiver must ensure any covering placed on the chair does
not come into contact with any moving parts and is securely placed, so not to slip.
2.5.8
Improper Restraint Use - "Risk of Serious Injury"
We recommend that alternatives to physical restraints be used with residents while seated in the chair except under
the specific instructions of the resident's primary caregiver and with permission of the resident's family or guardian.
Physical restraints have been identified as a common cause of serious injury to residents while they are seated. We
recommend that the primary caregiver responsible for seating first consider the re-positioning options available in
the chair to reduce the risks of sliding, falling, or self-injury.
If a physical restraint is determined to be appropriate to prevent sliding or falling out of the chair, we recommend
that the Broda thigh belt be used. In all cases, it is the resident's primary caregiver that must take responsibility for
the safety of the resident if restraints are used.
2.6
Improper Use
As outlined, the improper use of the chair is dangerous to the resident, caregivers, or third parties, and can consist of,
but is not limited to the following:
1)
Unauthorized operation of the chair's functions.
2)
Unauthorized movement of the chair.
3)
Inappropriate use of the chair for a resident who has not been assessed by a qualified caregiver
responsible for their seating.
4)
Failure to frequently reposition the resident in the chair
5)
Attempting to operate of multiple chair functions simultaneously by one or more caregivers.
6)
Attempting to move the chair with the brake(s) applied.
7)
Leaving the resident unattended in the chair near other objects.
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