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(Most of the beds that are sold
are covered by insurance, both private and Medicaid).
Two basic requirements are necessary:
In a letter of medical necessity,
it must be clear that a SleepSafe® bed addresses SPECIAL NEEDS.
The key is to emphasize the clinical needs of the patient. It
must be pointed out how his or her needs are not being met by
the bed they are currently using. Once the failings or dangers
of the current bed have been detailed, a SleepSafe® Bed product
can be prescribed in answer to the particular needs. We also believe
it is important not to lead with a mention of a SleepSafe® product,
but rather wait until the 4th phase in the outline below.
1. Introduce the patient and how
long she or he has been in the care of the doctor or facility.
Describe his or her condition and detail the special needs that
are a consequence of the condition (i.e. lack of control; no recognition
of danger in rolling or falling out of bed; entanglement in side
rails if a "hospital/institutional" bed is currently
in use and the potential or documented injury as a result; potential
of entrapment or suffocation due to the gaps around the mattress
on either side or at the ends—especially the corners.)
2. Explain how the bed or crib
currently being used fails to protect the patient and the consequence
of falling will result in bodily harm. Include, if applicable,
how the patient has the capacity to climb.
3. Perhaps address the psychological
issues regarding the importance to see out and be seen/acknowledged,
and/or not be trapped in a bed with an enclosure over the top.
4. Recommend the bed model that
addresses each of the concerns—with specific requirements
such as full safety rails, or specific height required for safety
(where the double safety rail and mattress height adjustability
of the SleepSafer model would accommodate the needs), or the necessity
of articulation to raise the head or feet of the patient in order
to feed, medicate, or provide mobility.
5. The imperative that the specific
needs be addressed and prescribe the appropriate model (SleepSafe®,
SleepSafe Plus, SleepSafe® HiLo, SleepSafe® 2, SleepSafe®
2 Plus, SleepSafe® 2 Hi Lo, SleepSafer®, SleepSafer®
Plus, or SleepSafer® Hi Lo).
We appreciate the opportunity
to work with you and help find a way to work through the process.
Please feel free to call us if we can be of further assistance,
toll-free, at 866-852-2337 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
*Visit the web to view “Hospital
Bed System Dimensional & Assessment Guidance to Reduce Entrapment
- Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff” (published 3/06)
**SleepSafe® Beds patented
design exceed these new safety guidelines, virtually eliminating
entrapment issues**
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