Recovery from a wound, whether a stage 1 pressure injury or a full thickness wound, requires an individualized approach. The acronym, APIE, frequently includes trial and error, and complex testing to the find the right solutions at the right time to heal a wound.

With a holistic focus on mind and body, occupational therapy and safe patient handling (SPH) complement each other because of the importance that mobility plays on improving one’s overall quality of life.

Since 2009, observing World Hand Hygiene Day on May 5th each year is an opportunity for us to stop and reflect on how important hand cleanliness is, not only for ourselves, but how our attention to this action can affect the rest of the world.

Our Bariatric Room Solutions ensure your healthcare facilities are equipped for the increasing challenges of plus size patients and ready to deliver safe, cost efficient and dignified patient care.

The Disposable bariatric loop sling is suitable for assisted transfers of plus-size patients and residents that require full body support during the transfer. It is designed to accompany a patient throughout the hospital stay and can be used in exactly the same way as standard bariatric slings but it cannot be laundered.

The Loop walking sling is intended for assisted transfer and rehabilitation of patients/residents with limited ability to move. It is designed to support during standing, walking, and rehabilitation activities.

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.

The Amputee clip toilet sling is designed with a commode hole to assist with toileting and hygiene. This sling is suitable for general transfers of residents/patients with bilateral leg amputations above the knee or total hip.

The Amputee right leg clip sling is designed for residents/patients with right leg amputations above or below the knee or total hip. This sling is shaped to give additional support around the amputation site.

The Amputee clip sling is suitable for residents/patients with bilateral leg amputations above the knee or total hip.

Portable ceiling lift solution

The Sara Plus 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.

The Loop sling-padded legs is suitable for everyday patient handling activities, such as bed and chair-related transfers. It has additional padding around the leg pieces to provide extra comfort.

The Sara Plus walking sling in conjunction with the lift supports the patient through active transfer and rehabilitation activities such as balance, stepping and walking training by enabling a single caregiver/therapist to facilitate.

The Amputee clip bathing sling has the same design as the amputee clip sling but with mesh fabric. It is suitable for bathing and showering residents/patients with bilateral leg amputations above the knee or total hip.