Revolutionizing In-Bed Showering in Acute Care Facilities
Recent studies show that healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) affect 1 in 31 hospital patients on any given day, many of which are directly linked to poor hygiene practices. Ensuring that patients are bathed regularly can help reduce the risk of these infections, but traditional bed bathing methods can be cumbersome, require multiple caregivers, and are physically taxing.
The Bed Shower™ system has been specifically designed to address these challenges:
Reduce Physical Strain: Traditional bed baths often require multiple caregivers and can lead to back injuries, physical exhaustion, and staff burnout. Bed Shower™ simplifies the process, allowing a single healthcare professional to efficiently bathe a patient in bed. This not only saves time but also significantly reduces the physical demands on nursing staff.
Enhance Patient Hygiene and Comfort: Maintaining proper hygiene is critical for patient well-being, especially for those at risk of infection. The Healing Shower allows for a complete, thorough cleaning in the comfort of the patient’s bed, ensuring every part of the body is properly cleansed. This reduces the risk of skin infections, pressure sores, and discomfort while enhancing patient satisfaction.
Increase Efficiency in Patient Care: In the acute care setting, time is of the essence. Bed Shower™ streamlines the bathing process, allowing nurses and caregivers to focus on other critical tasks such as medication administration, monitoring vital signs, or attending to other patients. With automated functions, pre-set programs, and easy-to-use controls, this system reduces the time spent on bed baths, improving workflow efficiency.
The Bed Shower™ system ensures patient safety by minimizing transfers and keeping the patient comfortably in bed. The system also features safety alarms and adjustable water temperature controls to prevent discomfort or accidents during bathing.
The Healing Shower offers a cost-effective solution to this problem. By reducing the physical demands of bed bathing, the system helps lower work-related injuries, decreasing workers’ compensation claims and turnover rates. Long Term Acute Care Hospitals that have integrated systems like the Healing Shower have seen a marked improvement in both staff morale and patient outcomes.
By allowing patients to remain in bed, the system reduces the need for patient transfers and exposure. With customizable settings, gentle water flow, and a soothing air-drying feature, patients experience a comfortable and dignified bathing process that improves their overall satisfaction with care.