As a family member or caregiver, ensuring both the safety and comfort of your loved ones is undoubtedly your top priority. In fact, according to a study by The Journal of Patient Safety, around 10% of patients experience a fall during their hospital stay. This statistic underlines the importance of safety measures, particularly when considering hospital bed rentals for home use.
Here at Prosperity Health Inc., we understand your concerns and are committed to providing solutions that not only offer comfort but also prioritize safety.
Our Fall Prevention Features and Strategies
Adjustable Height
Adjustable height is one of the key safety features of our hospital beds. A lower setting can effectively make it simpler for those with mobility challenges to get in and out. At the same time, a higher one can facilitate help for your caregivers, making their tasks much less physically demanding.
Bed Exit Alarm
A bed exit alarm alerts your caregivers for that timely intervention. It is particularly beneficial for patients who may become disoriented or, say, confused due to their medication or other medical conditions.
Locking Casters
Locking casters are particularly important as they ensure your patient remains firmly in place, even when they are moving or adjusting their position. Also, it allows for easy mobility when necessary, such as during room cleaning or even repositioning. Once it is in the desired position, you can simply lock the casters again to make it stable and secure.
Why Opt For Our Hospital Bed With Rails and Alarms
Protection and Support
If your loved one, recovering from surgery or perhaps managing a condition that affects their mobility, needs to adjust their position in bed, without adequate support, even this seemingly simple task can pose risks to them. They could accidentally roll off it or maybe strain themselves in the process.
Acting as a protective barrier, our bed with safety rails prevents such accidents. But the benefits of these rails extend beyond protection. They can also be a reliable support to hold onto, offering them stability and leverage to make any movements both safer and easier, serving as their helping hands.
Lifesaving Potential
Let's take the example of a patient recovering at home after a major surgery. They wake up in the middle of the night–disoriented due to medication. Then they attempt to leave the bed without assistance. This situation could lead to a fall or other accident, potentially causing them even further harm.
However, with our alarm systems in place, you can avoid this.
It is designed to alert you or your caregivers immediately when the patient tries to exit. If you're in another room or perhaps asleep, you know that you will be instantly alerted, reducing your stress and worry.
Hospital Bed Safety with Prosperity Health Inc.
Regular Maintenance
Our team will provide detailed instructions on how to regularly check and as well as maintain its different components.
For instance, it is important to ensure that the bed's screws, bolts, and other attachments are secure. It's also a MUST to periodically inspect the safety rails' condition.
Similarly, the mattress should also be checked for any signs of wear and tear that could compromise comfort and hygiene. And for the alarm system, you should test it regularly to ensure it's functioning as intended.
Proper Use of Safety Features
By providing you with all the details and guidelines, we'll make sure that you're fully aware of how to operate them effectively and with maximum safety.
You'll learn when to activate, and turn off the bed alarm, when to both lock and unlock the casters, or even how to adjust the bed height for different scenarios as well as how to respond promptly if the alarm is triggered. All to make you feel confident and secure in using our hospital beds.
Clear Pathways
It's also important to think about its placement within your home for easy access. So make sure you avoid placing it near clutter or any of your furniture that could pose a tripping hazard.
You should also make sure that there is enough space for the use of mobility aids like wheelchairs or walkers, if necessary. Rest assured, we'll help you find that ideal spot, taking into consideration both the patient's safety and as well as your convenience, too.
Transitioning to home healthcare can surely be a challenging journey for you, but with the right support and equipment, it doesn't have to be. Trust Prosperity Health Inc. for your hospital bed rental needs and give your loved ones the care they truly deserve!
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