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November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month
five residents in the US will be age 65 or older, and the number of those in need of long term support services in the US is already at 14 million and expected to grow to 27 million by 2050.
September is World Alzheimer’s Month
For the past decade, September has been designated as World Alzheimer’s Month to raise awareness internationally of this devastating disease, with World Alzheimer's Day celebrated annually on September 21.
Microclimate management: The critical link to skin integrity
experience of rolling a patient on to their side only to find their back is warm and sweaty without any indication of sweating elsewhere? Here is some insight into why this may have happened.
Amputee clip in situ sling
The Amputee clip in situ sling is suitable for residents/patients with bilateral leg amputations above the knee or total hip. It is designed with the ability to remain under the patient between transfers following clinical assessment.
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Loop in situ sling - padded legs
The Loop in situ sling-padded legs is suitable for everyday patient handling activities, such as bed and chair-related transfers. It may be left under the patient between transfers (if clinical assessment allows).
UnityPoint Health Methodist - Arjo MOVE Program
UnityPoint Health Methodist (UPHM) has always striven to deliver for its patients and staff and sought to do so efficiently, advancing its quality of care in concert with reducing staff injuries and cost.
Sara Plus disposable standing sling
The Sara Plus disposable standing sling in conjunction with the lift supports the patient through active standing transfer and rehabilitation activities by enabling a single caregiver/therapist to facilitate. It supports infection prevention and safe patient handling routines.
Amputee clip bathing in situ sling
The Amputee clip bathing in situ sling is suitable for bathing and showering residents/patients with bilateral leg amputations above the knee or total hip. It is designed with the ability to remain under the patient between transfers following
The link between nutrition, pressure injuries and wound healing
Macronutrients and micronutrients are required by each organ system in specific amounts to promote growth, development, maintenance, and repair of body tissues.
The “Humiditure” is Rising: Dealing with Microclimate in pressure injury prevention
Like most of the United States, it seems that summer came early and with a vengeance. All states are experiencing excessively high temperatures, and the humidity has been extremely high. In my hometown of Jacksonville, the weather correspondents refer to the “humiditure”, what the air feels like with the high temperature and humidity combined.
Sara Plus wipeable standing sling
The Sara Plus wipeable standing sling in conjunction with the lift supports the patient through active standing transfer and rehabilitation activities by enabling a single caregiver/therapist to facilitate. Completely wipeable with no stitching, it can be wiped between patients or residents. The sling design helps to reduce the cross contamination risks associated with shared patient handling devices with no laundering requirement.
Sara Flex disposable standing sling
The Sara Flex disposable standing sling in conjunction with the lift enables a single caregiver to assist a patient or resident from a seated to a standing position, in one natural movement. It supports infection prevention and safe patient handling routines.