Why Your Facility Needs Lifts Safe lifting programs benefit everyone in your facility, from residents to caregivers and management. Numerous studies have shown that mechanical lifts are a key component of these programs and are preferable to training caregivers to use body mechanics because lifting adult residents is inherently unsafe.1 If you haven’t yet invested in mechanical lifts for your facility, we invite you to consider the following benefits they provide. Benefits for residents1 Improved quality of care, safety, comfort and satisfaction Reduced risk of falls, being dropped, friction burns and dislocated shoulders Reduced likelihood of skin tears and bruises Benefits for caregivers1 Reduced risk of injury Improved job satisfaction and morale Pregnant caregivers can work longer Staff can work to an older age Caregivers have more energy at the end of their shifts Less daily pain and muscle fatigue Previously injured caregivers are less likely to be re-injured Benefits for employers1 Reduced number and severity of staff injuries Lower workers’ compensation medical and indemnity costs Improved resident safety Reduced lost and restricted workdays Less overtime and sick leave Improved recruitment and retention of caregivers Fewer resources required to replace injured staff As a general rule, one full-body lift should be provided for every eight to 10 non-weight-bearing residents and one stand-up lift should be provided for every eight to 10 partially-weight-bearing residents.1 Concerned about cost? Research has shown that the monetary investment in lifting equipment and training can be recovered through reduced workers’ compensation expenses and costs associated with lost and restricted work days. If you’re updating your safe lifting program, we encourage you to review the Sample Lift Program Policy and Guide that we recently added to our website. You can find this guide, which is based on OSHA recommendations, under Clinical Documentation on the product pages that feature lifts. Whether you’re looking to purchase your first lifts or replace aging equipment, your ProMed territory manager is here to help. To connect with us, contact your territory manager, give us a call at (800) 648-5190 or visit us online at promedsupply.com. Reference 1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Safe Lifting and Movement of Nursing Home Residents. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2006-117/pdfs/2006-117.pdf. Accessed January 7, 2015.

Study: People with Severe Dementia Less Depressed in Nursing Homes European researchers have found that people with severe dementia are less depressed living in a nursing home than a community-based setting. The researchers, based out of the University of Manchester, studied about 400 people with late-stage dementia in eight European countries. They found that 23 percent of the people living in facilities showed signs of depression, compared to 37 percent of the subjects living in the community. This pattern was consistent across all eight countries.

The researchers reasoned that the rate of depression might be lower in nursing homes because the residents have more opportunities to socialize and take part in activities than they do in the community. They noted, however, that the results are somewhat subjective. To learn more, click here.

This Battery Powered Lift features a removable, rechargeable battery and is recommended for use with two- and four-point slings. Additional features: 450 lb weight capacity Low, wide base provides additional stability Can fit under a low bed Fast, easy charge from an AC outlet Heavy-gauge construction Jumbo actuator pump with emergency button can switch to manual mode to safely lower residents WARRANTY: Lifetime limited

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