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Updates for this week: October 23, 2026
(BED RECALL) Medline Recalls All Beds and Associated Parts. On October 14, 2026, Medline released field notification letter R-25-242-X9 recalling all Medline brand beds and associated parts and accessories. The notice of voluntary field action to initiate product removal, discontinuation, and market exit issued on October 14 is an update to previous notifications that only affected certain product lines. According to the notice, the reason for recall is related to “electrical system safety risks that may result in fire and entrapment risk from the use of any bed accessories.” Medline advises: “Immediately unplug the bed and any associated battery packs or batteries from the bed or accessories,” and “Do not use the electrical functionality of the bed.” Medline states that the bed and mattress can continue to be used in manual mode until the bed can be replaced. Electrical adjustments should be made in emergency situations only. Should the bed be plugged back in for emergency use, extensions cords cannot be used. Bed accessories, including side rails, should also not be used. Adverse events should be reported to Medline QualityAssurance@medline.com. Medline will provide customers with a safety label to be placed on beds. Customers should contact the provider or distributor of the bed for information on removal and replacement of the bed. Find the field notification letter and Medline item list here.
- Holiday Decorations in Health Care Facilities Notice
- Senate Long Term Care Financing RFI Released
- NHSN Agreement to Participate and Consent
- KFF Briefs Look at Intersection of Medicaid Work Requirements with SSI and SSDI.
- (NEW) CMS Adopts HOPE Guidance Recommendations
- New HUB Resource for Hospice Care in Nursing Homes.
- National Policy Pulse Call.
- Proposed CMS Rule to Implement MA and Part D legislative provisions
- Report: Loss of Medicaid Will Vary Widely Across States, Districts.
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