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Patient safety

The latest reporting, guides and features on Patient safety.

An electrically adjustable Hill-Rom hospital bed with rails and controls in a room.

Medline bed safety alert: what caregivers should do now

The FDA cites two reported deaths and 16 serious injuries. Medline’s revised instructions cover continued use, repairs and possible refunds.

October 29, 2026 · 2 min read