Liquid ingress into intermediate siderails of Hill-Ram TotalCare beds may cause contamination

Liquids--potentially including infectious body fluids such as blood--may enter the compartments within the intermediate siderails of Hill-Rom TotalCare beds, which could cause contamination of interior surfaces. This can potentially expose staff servicing the intermediate siderails to infectious materials. When performing service on these siderails, staff should follow their facility's safety procedures for handling and disinfecting potentially contaminated equipment. Additionally, to reduce the risk of liquid ingress, service staff should replace the foam gasket used in the siderail assembly each time the siderail is opened.