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efficiency, and compliance Service and Genuine Parts: An investment in safety, efficiency, and compliance The right service partner needs to support the reliability and longevity of your equipment, as well as your commitment to safety and compliance
The time factor in Alternating Pressure
The time factor in pressure injury prevention Why “Lower for Longer” is the driving principle behind the performance of an Alternating Pressure surface. When assessing the performance of an active alternating surface, the aim is to achieve lower ... demonstrated full pressure offloading at the sacral and heel areas for significantly longer times than the other tested surfaces. Find out more on arjo.com/velaris. Why “Lower for Longer” is the driving principle behind the performance of an Alternating
Part 5 – Optimal Care Facility Creation: Understanding the Building Process
Optimal care facility creation: understanding the building process Understanding the building process is a key enabler for optimizing your care facility. Discover some key factors for making the process smooth.
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 ... treatment can be delivered without the risk of infection due to poor hygiene standards.
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 power of intervention in pressure injury prevention and management
The power of intervention in pressure injury 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 ... Director Global Medical Affairs for Pressure Injury Prevention Pressure injury prevention interventions are key to reducing the risk of developing painful, resource intensive and costly pressure injuries.
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.
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
Preventing Pressure injuries in Patients with Reduced Mobility
development, international guidelines emphasise the need for regular turning and repositioning of patients to help prevent skin damage¹. While a pressure redistribution mattress may enable the repositioning regimen to be individualised, regular ... regular postural change is still important but not without risk to the patient or caregiver.
Rehabilitation through early mobilization after surgery – your guide to helping people recover faster
way to help regain or maintain mobility – and we are here to support every step on the way. Our Rehabilitation guide helps to empower movement, while reducing the risk of caregiver injuries.
How our cover fabrics are designed to support infection control
should support the prevention of cross-contamination – without compromising the performance of the support surface. A mattress cover should support the prevention of cross-contamination – without compromising the performance of the support surface