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SATECH SmartCells® Cushioned Flooring Reduces Injuries from Falls in Healthcare
Dual-purpose cushioned flooring protects patients from falls and cushions caregivers as they work.
Chehalis, Wash., — September 20, 2007
News Facts:
It is estimated that, between 30 to 50 percent of residents in assisted living facilities and nursing homes fall each year, and approximately 40 percent repeat these falls. Up to 20 percent of falls result in some form of injury, requiring additional medical treatment, and a longer recovery. For facility administrators, it can expose the living facility to litigation from lawsuits. SmartCells® cushioned flooring can improve safety and fall protection and reduce liability.
SmartCells cushioned flooring www.cushionedfloors.com serves the dual purpose of reducing the risk of injurious falls for patients and aiding caregivers with an essential anti-fatigue product.
How it works:
The SmartCells cushioned flooring is particularly effective for both patients and healthcare workers in pharmacies, hospitals, or long-term care facilities.
For patients – Made from durable, cellular structures that absorb energy from falls, SmartCells actually get softer when compressed--unlike bulky, unstable foam mats that get harder when compressed--, while at the same time providing a stable standing / walking / wheeling surface. SmartCells offer better protection for patients who fall out of bed or while moving around, reducing the chance they will be hurt and suffer further injury.
For caregivers – The unique cushioning technology offers a stable, responsive walking and standing surface that provides a balance of stability and instability that is optimized to reduce fatigue, and aid in bedside transfers and care. Now caregivers can reduce the fatigue and injuries that can result from performing tasks on unstable surfaces or from extended periods on their feet.
Quotes:
Attributed to Sigrid Howard, NHA Administrator, “The SmartCells fall-protection mats are definitely preventing serious injuries from falls. Of the 22 out-of-bed falls, 12 involved residents with SmartCells fall protection mats in front of their bed, where we experienced zero fractures.
Attributed to Bryce Betteridge, SATECH President, ”The SmartCells cushioning technology has proven itself to be a lifesaver for patients as it helps reduce complications that arise from falls and injuries. We are pleased that it also provides a more productive working environment with less discomfort for caregivers who often spend all day on their feet.”
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