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Genuine Parts: No Part Too Small Genuine Parts: No Part Too Small Arjo technical experts weigh in on why each individual part that makes up our equipment plays an important role in supporting care that improves outcomes. Arjo technical experts weigh in on why each individual part that makes up our equipment plays an important role in supporting care that improves outcomes.
The ergonomic effects on caregivers when transporting patients in hospital beds
Transporting patients on hospital beds is an ergonomically high risk activity for caregivers. However, the use of powered assisted beds can have a positive impact on their work lives. Read an extract from 'A case for powered bed transport' whitepaper below
Preventing Pressure injuries in Patients with Reduced Mobility
Reduced mobility is a significant risk factor for pressure injury development, international guidelines emphasise the need for regular turning and repositioning of patients to help prevent skin damage¹. While a pressure redistribution mattress may enable the repositioning regimen to be individualised, regular postural change is still important but not without risk to the patient or caregiver.
5 things to consider when choosing a sit to stand lift for patient transfers
Standing and raising aids, also known as sit-to-stand devices/lifts, are used by caregivers to transfer patients or residents between two seated postures, for example, seated on the edge of the bed to a wheelchair, or wheelchair to commode or shower chair.
How to prevent pressure injury during patient rehabilitation
Empowering movement is fundamental to any patient rehabilitation 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.
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Service and Genuine Parts: An investment in safety, efficiency, and compliance Service and Genuine Parts: An investment in safety, efficiency, and compliance The right service partner needs to support the reliability and longevity of your equipment, as well as your commitment to safety and compliance. Service and Genuine Parts: An investment in safety, efficiency, and compliance
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.
How to manage microclimate in the plus sized patient?
According to a 2016 report by the WHO, globally there are 650 million people that are obese accounting for approx. 13% of the world’s adult population.
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What Makes Genuine Parts “Genuine”? What Makes Our Genuine Parts “Genuine”? Arjo genuine parts are thoroughly validated to be compatible with our equipment. Our experts explain this meticulous process, and what makes it all worthwhile. Arjo genuine parts are thoroughly validated to be compatible with our equipment. Our experts explain this meticulous process, and what makes it all worthwhile.
Planning and designing long term care and health care facilities: a person centered approach
When designing a care environment, people – in this case residents in long-term care settings and patients in acute care settings, as well as the caregivers – should be at the centre of the entire process. This focus is essential to achieve an attractive and efficient environment that stands the test of time.
Nurses empowering nurses
Nurses empowering nurses: How quality of care is elevated through a shared mission and passion Nurses empowering nurses: How quality of care is elevated through a shared mission and passion
Arjo Care C19 NL
Arjo Care Covid-19 Report: Netherlands Arjo Care Covid-19 Report: Netherlands Part of our Covid-19 stories from Arjo field service teams around the world. Service director Thomas Hollander and field service technicians Willem Bijlefeld and Lucien de Kreek share their experiences of the pandemic in the Netherlands, and what they believe was key to rising above its challenges. Part of our Covid-19 stories from Arjo field service teams around the world. Service director Thomas H