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Improving Hospital Design for Fall Prevention

Improving Hospital Design for Fall Prevention

Hospitals are often viewed as places of healing, but they can also be a place where patients are at an increased risk of falls. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths and non-fatal...
Fall Prevention in High-Risk Populations

Fall Prevention in High-Risk Populations

Falls in hospitals are a significant issue that can lead to severe injuries, longer hospital stays, and increased healthcare costs. This problem is especially pronounced in high-risk patient populations, such as elderly patients, patients with dementia, and patients...
Areas That can be Monitored for Fall Management

Areas That can be Monitored for Fall Management

Falls can be a serious risk for patients in a hospital or long-term care facility, and with patients spending much of their time unattended in their rooms, the chances of a fall are even higher. Thankfully, there are many products available that can help warn staff of...
The Importance of Replacing Your Mattresses

The Importance of Replacing Your Mattresses

Your mattresses get a lot of use and abuse — especially stretcher mattresses that are moved from department to department many times each day. As mattresses get worn out, there may be holes and tears in the fabric that allow blood or other bodily fluids to enter the...
Mattress Issues: Choosing the Right Mattress

Mattress Issues: Choosing the Right Mattress

Stretcher mattresses can be made out of many different materials, each with different capabilities and price points. Here are four types of mattress cover materials and the positives and negatives for each to help you in deciding which one is right for you....