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Preventing pressure injury in prone position
Pressure Injury Prevention during the pandemic: Prone Positioning Pressure Injury Prevention during the pandemic: Prone Positioning Preventing pressure injury while prone positioning patients. Prone position for prolonged periods of time places the patients at significant risk of complications including pressure injury. To mitigate this risk, selecting the right support surfaces to support pressure redistribution and targeted pressure offloading is key. Pressure injuries are
Costs of caregivers’ compensation, treatment of pressure injuries and patient falls in US healthcare facilities
Patient mobilization is not just a clinical priority, but a financial one. Compromised mobility is a widely recognized risk factor for a number of Hospital-Acquired Conditions (HACs).
Part 2 – Stakeholder Interaction: A Key Factor for Resident Wellbeing and a Sound Working Environment
Part 2 – Stakeholder interaction: A key factor for resident wellbeing and a sound working environment Learn how stakeholder interaction paves the way for resident wellbeing and a sound working environment. Get tips on how to create a positive work culture.
Part 5 – Optimal Care Facility Creation: Understanding the Building Process
Part 5 – 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.
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.
Clinical Insights: Medical beds, fall prevention and a safer care environment
Today, we welcome Bob 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.
5 Dementia accredited products that support person-centered care
For those suffering from dementia, the responsive behaviors are among the most distressing and challenging outcomes of the condition. These responsive behaviors most commonly include apathy, depression, irritability, agitation or anxiety.
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 can be delivered without the risk of infection due to poor hygiene standards.