Bed Shower™

The in-bed shower for spinal cord injury patients

Revolutionizing In-Bed Hygiene and Infection Prevention for Spinal Cord Injury Patients

Patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) require specialized care to maintain hygiene, prevent infections, and ensure comfort throughout their healthcare journey. For those with limited mobility or conditions such as quadriplegia, maintaining hygiene becomes especially challenging. The Bed Shower™ system offers a comprehensive solution for in-bed hygiene, addressing the barriers to personal cleanliness while also mitigating risks of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), including hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP), catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), and central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI).

The innovative solution for hygiene

Comfortable

Bed Shower™ provides a soothing and healing shower experience directly in bed.

Effective

Enables caregivers to shower bedridden patients much more quickly.

Hygienic

Bed Shower™ systems use fresh water and can be easily disinfected after each use.

Elevating In-Bed Hygiene and Infection Prevention for Spinal Cord Injury Patients

For spinal cord injury (SCI) patients, maintaining hygiene is crucial but often difficult due to impaired mobility and lengthy hospital stays. These challenges place them at higher risk of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) such as hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP), catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), and central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI). The Bed Shower™ system offers a comprehensive solution for in-bed hygiene, ensuring dignified care while eliminating the need to transfer patients to bathrooms or shower areas—reducing anxiety, injury risks, and cross-contamination throughout the continuum of care.

Eliminating the Need for Hoisting and Transporting Vulnerable Patients

Traditional bathing in healthcare settings is cumbersome, requiring heavy lifting equipment or complex devices to move patients from their beds to the bathing area. For SCI patients—especially those with quadriplegia—this process can cause physical discomfort, emotional distress, and anxiety, while posing injury risks to both patients and caregivers.

The Bed Shower™ system eliminates patient transport, providing in-bed showers and hygiene care directly where needed, ensuring patients remain safe, comfortable, and calm. This approach reduces the risk of serious injury during transfers and minimizes cross-contamination between patient rooms and common areas, enhancing infection control protocols.

Key Infection Prevention Benefits of Bed Shower™

Reduction in HAP Rates with Bedside Oral and Respiratory Care
- Pneumonia remains a leading cause of death among SCI patients due to immobility and compromised respiratory function.
- Bed Shower™ integrates oral care tools such as suction swabs and antimicrobial rinses, reducing bacterial colonization and aspiration risks.
Minimizing CAUTI Risks through Perineal Care
- In-bed bidet features ensure thorough cleaning of the genital and anal area, critical for patients using catheters.
- Proper perineal hygiene prevents contamination and aligns with bladder care protocols, lowering CAUTI incidence.
Preventing CLABSI and BSI with Daily CHG Showers
- SCI patients with central lines benefit from daily chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) showers, which reduce microbial transmission.
- Bed Shower™’s CHG integration offers a sustainable alternative to disposable wipes, reducing waste and healthcare costs.

Advanced Features for In-Bed Care and Surface Disinfection

Self-Cleaning Technology: After each use, the Bed Shower™ system disinfects itself with an EPA-registered solution that eliminates 99.99999% of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and mold.
Surface Decontamination: The misting system can be used to sanitize beds, mattresses, and equipment, preventing cross-contamination between patients and rooms.

Preserving Dignity and Enhancing Comfort for SCI Patients

For SCI patients, maintaining personal hygiene can often feel invasive and uncomfortable, especially when dependent on others for basic care. Bed Shower™ prioritizes patient dignity by offering a personalized in-bed shower system that minimizes discomfort and enhances patient well-being. The system’s no-rinse bathing process eliminates the need for frequent handling of patients, reducing stress and anxiety while improving overall comfort.

Skin Care Focus: SCI patients are prone to skin breakdown, swelling, and irregular sweating, which makes daily hygiene essential for maintaining healthy skin.
Restoring Dignity: Bed Shower™ provides a private, in-bed bathing experience, helping patients feel cared for and respected without the discomfort of traditional bathing methods.
Reducing Anxiety and Caregiver Strain: By eliminating the need for hoisting and transporting patients, caregivers can perform hygiene care more efficiently, improving staff safety and patient well-being.

Relationship-Centered Care: The Bed Shower™ system not only improves hygiene but also enhances the relationship between patients, caregivers, and family members by facilitating a smoother, more comfortable bathing process. This leads to better patient satisfaction and emotional well-being, contributing to a holistic approach to care.

Co-Creating Value through Bed Shower™

Bed Shower™ promotes relationship-centered care by allowing caregivers to provide high-quality hygiene while preserving patient dignity. Its easy-to-use design integrates into workflows, reducing caregiver burden while enhancing the patient experience. This value co-creation empowers both patients and staff, fostering a more positive care environment.

A Sustainable and Efficient Hygiene Solution

Cost-Effective Infection Control: Replaces costly 2% CHG disposable wipes with sustainable in-bed showering options, helping facilities reduce waste and operational costs.
Improved Patient Outcomes: Preventing infections like HAP, CAUTI, and CLABSI results in fewer complications, shorter hospital stays, and improved recovery outcomes for SCI patients.

A New Era of Hygiene and Care for SCI Patients

The Bed Shower™ system transforms hygiene care for spinal cord injury patients by offering in-bed showering solutions that eliminate the need for patient transport, reduce infection risks, and enhance patient comfort. It empowers caregivers to deliver dignified care efficiently, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of hygiene throughout their healthcare journey.