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What could a One Surface Strategy mean for you?
From risk assessment to ensuring the appropriate intervention, time is a crucial factor in pressure injury prevention.
The power of intervention in pressure injury prevention and management
prevention and management Discover key interventions in pressure injury prevention and management to enhance patient care and outcomes. Learn more on Arjo’s blog. The power of intervention in pressure injury prevention and management by Sharon Maris
Managing skin microclimate with Skin IQ's Negative Airflow Technology
The International Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management Guidelines discuss how managing microclimate can provide an environment conducive to injury prevention and tissue repair. As such the guidelines recommend the need for additional features
How to manage microclimate in the plus sized patient?
According to a 2016 report by the WHO, globally there are 650 million people that are obese accounting for approx. 13% of the world’s adult population.
The ergonomic effects on caregivers when transporting patients in hospital beds
Transporting patients on hospital beds is an ergonomically high risk activity for caregivers. However, the use of powered assisted beds can have a positive impact on their work lives. Read an extract from 'A case for powered bed transport' whitepaper
What technologies are used to aid caregivers in transporting patients on hospital beds?
There are different types of power assisted transport technologies used with hospital beds that help caregivers reduce effort in transporting patients throughout the facility.
Meeting the infection control challenge when selecting a support surface
Healthcare settings face the challenge of managing an effective Infection Control protocol on a daily basis. Ensuring the safety of patients and staff at all times, in a range of different settings requires a robust process, where care and treatment
How to choose a patient transfer device depending on mobility level
Patient transfer tasks occur across multiple healthcare settings and are often high risk activities for both caregivers and patients. Risk of patient and staff injury has led to the development of global Safe Patient Handling programmes.
AirPal Air Assisted Transfer in action
Air Assisted Transfer in action With the AirPal® air-assisted patient transfer system, you can transfer patients from one surface to another and reposition within the bed safely, comfortably and efficiently.
For hospitals looking to reduce ergonomic risk, IndiGo offers a helping hand(2)
IndiGo is always available and built directly into the bed, so only one thing changes in a caregiver’s day: the amount of work required to move the bed.
5 things to consider when choosing an air-assisted lateral transfer device
devices such as AirPal are designed to assist with the transfer of patients who are unable to independently move from one surface to another and reposition within the bed.
For hospitals looking to reduce ergonomic risk, IndiGo offers a helping hand
IndiGo is always available and built directly into the bed, so only one thing changes in a caregiver’s day: the amount of work required to move the bed.
Preventing pressure injury in prone position
immobility in bedridden patients, developed by one out of two patients in acute care. Due to the excessive financial, economic and psychological cost of pressure injuries, there is considerable “pressure” on healthcare systems to reduce incidences
Genuine Parts 3
Too Small Arjo technical experts weigh in on why each individual part that makes up our equipment plays an important role in supporting care that improves outcomes. Arjo technical experts weigh in on why each individual part that makes up our
Nurses empowering nurses
Nurses empowering nurses: How quality of care is elevated through a shared mission and passion Nurses empowering nurses: How quality of care is elevated through a shared mission and passion
Part 3 – Creating Space: The Main Factor in Early Floor and Room Planning
Part 3 – Creating space: the main factor in early floor and room planning Optimized space utilization is the main factor in early stages of floor and room planning. Learn how to create a superior living environment for residents.
Part 4 – Elevate Assisted Bathing to a Spa Experience with These Planning Aids
Part 4 – Elevate assisted bathing to a spa experience with these planning aids Assisted bathing can be elevated to a relaxing and rejuvenating spa moment. Find out how planning aids help you to improve the bathing experience.