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5 Early Mobility Solutions to Optimize Veteran Recovery from In-Bed to Out-of-Bed Mobilization
significance of early mobility in the rehabilitation of war veterans cannot be overstated. In fact, muscle wasting occurs early and rapidly during the first week of critical illness, with losses of up to 20% seen for those in multi organ failure.
Anmed health Case Study - Arjo MOVE® Program
A 98% decrease in workers’ compensation costs and an 82% decrease in patient handling-related injuries helped AnMed Health earn nearly $2.6 million in total annual savings.
What’s Under the Sheets Does Matter
The National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) recently held its annual conference in San Diego in March 2023.
Mercy Health Case Study - Arjo MOVE Program
Arjo MOVE helped Mercy Health save over $2 million in the first year.
November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month
recognized as National Long-Term Care Awareness Month. By 2030, one in 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
Raising Awareness of Alzheimer’s
blog, someone in the world will develop dementia every three seconds! In observance of this public health priority, the month of June has been designated by the Alzheimer’s Association as a time to “go purple or wear purple” in support of raising ... raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and to recognize caregivers for their support of those in their care.
The link between nutrition, pressure injuries and wound healing
Nutritional status plays an integral role in the process of wound healing and in the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries. Macronutrients and micronutrients are required by each organ system in specific amounts to promote growth, development
Empowering movement: Mobility matters
Mobility is defined as the ability to move in one’s environment with ease and without restrictions.
West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc. - Arjo MOVE Program
(Ruby Memorial Hospital), is located in Morgantown, West Virginia & currently has 754 beds with an average of 7,289 employees. We are a level one trauma center and belong to the largest health system in West Virginia.
Clinical Insights: Medical beds, fall prevention and a safer care environment
Andersen, RN, WCC, Arjo Clinical Consultant, to discuss medical beds and fall prevention. Bob has served in the Navy and has worked in CVICU, ER, Trauma, Neuro Interventional, Burn/Hyperbaric ICU, and more recently worked as a Flight Nurse.
Bariatric care challenges and solutions
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that obesity is a national epidemic affecting more than one in three adults, causing higher medical costs and a lower quality of life.
World Thrombosis Day: Our eyes are open to thrombosis
In recognition of World Thrombosis Day on October 13th, Arjo embraces efforts to raise awareness of thrombosis with our “eyes open to thrombosis” on this day and every day.
Clinical Insights: Voice of customer for the Flowtron ACS900 pump & Tri Pulse sequential garments
customer research conducted with clinical end-users of the Flowtron ACS900 pump and Tri Pulse sequential garment range in several countries.
UnityPoint Health Methodist - Arjo MOVE Program
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.
Advocate Aurora Sherman Hospital Case Study - Arjo MOVE Program
Advocate Aurora Sherman Hospital is one of the ten hospitals in the Advocate Aurora Health System. It is an acute care level 2 trauma regional hospital that serves the northwest Chicagoland area.
The Remarkable Recovery of Matt Rogers: A Testament to Early Mobilization and Human Resilience
In the world of medical miracles, the story of Matt Rogers stands out as a beacon of hope and a testament to the power of modern medicine combined with the human spirit.
Pressure injury prevention strategies for healthier outcomes
increasing awareness of pressure injury prevention and education are important to help ensure healthier outcomes for those in our lives and under our care.
Our early mobility solutions supporting the Veterans Administration (VA) Mobility Screening and Solutions Tool
In the pursuit of optimizing the rehabilitation journey for our esteemed veterans, the Veterans Administration (VA) has developed the Mobility Screening and Solutions Tool. This tool aims to enhance early mobilization and improve the functional
Optimizing Patient Care with the Sara Combilizer - Practical Tips and Real-World Clinical Applications
desirable, the Sara Combilizer a multiposition aid can be utilized to help achieve out of bed rehabilitation goals early in the care pathway. Where edge of bed sitting is likely to be difficult to achieve, but early weight bearing and upright ... desirable, the Sara Combilizer a multiposition aid can be utilized to help achieve out of bed rehabilitation goals early in the care pathway.