The National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) recently held its annual conference in San Diego in March 2023.

Addressing the Devastating Effects of Immobility with the Sara Combilizer | Arjo Immobility causes devastating effects on a patient, whether they’re in the ICU or any other unit of a hospital. Arjo is proud to introduce the Veterans Mobility ... Mobility Gallery, an initiative that reflects our commitment to supporting the Veterans Affairs Administration.

Arjo MOVE helped Mercy Health save over $2 million in the first year.

For the past 20 years, November has been 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

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.

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.

AirPal Air Assisted Transfer in action With the AirPal® air-assisted patient transfer system, you can transfer patients from one surface to another and reposition within the bed safely, comfortably and efficiently.

Mobility is defined as the ability to move in one’s environment with ease and without restrictions.

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

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).

program and is a core principle in the prevention of pressure injury development. With the impact of the current pandemic, the focus on mobilizing and rehabilitating patients earlier and often, throughout the day, has never been higher.

programme and is a core principle in the prevention of pressure injury development. With the impact of the current pandemic, the focus on mobilising and rehabilitating patients earlier and often throughout the day has never been higher.

As a clinician, have you ever had the 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.

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.

through May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Florence Nightingale, a revolutionary figure in nursing, is known as the “lady with the lamp,” with the lamp representing nursing’s selfless work and dedication.

features into the daily routines of individuals living with dementia can significantly enhance their well-being, especially during potentially stressful situations. For those with dementia, the progression of the disease can often disrupt the normal ... normal sensory processing and the ability to make sense of the environment, leading to confusion, anxiety, and a decreased ability to manage daily tasks independently.