Bath Safety
Bath safety is a critical concern given that more than 80 percent
of home accidents occur in the bathroom, which is considered
to be the most dangerous room in the house according to the National
Safety Council.
Moreover, Bath safety is a service that spans across multiple,
major patient groups, such as geriatric, bariatric and mobility patients,
to name a few. This means that providing bath safety involves
addressing a number of very different and distinct patient requirements
and considerations.
Bath safety solutions include products such as grab bars, which
should be strategically located in and around the bathing area,
as well as around the toilet. Bathing solutions range from simple
solutions such as bathing stools or benches that patients can use in
conjunction with a handheld shower to protect against falls, all the
way to complex transfer chairs and lifts to help patients get in and
out showers and tubs. And, of course, there are general items, such
as non-slip material or strips and similar household items.
The result is a cornucopia of patient-specific safety items that
patients truly need, and that can be sold on a retail basis, thus buttressing
provider cash flow in the face of declining Medicare reimbursement.
Here are some great solutions that can help you protect
your patients — and your bottom line:
Drive Medical Design and Manufacturing
Adjustable bath chair fits all standard tubs
Otter
The lightweight, multiposition
Otter is an adjustable
bathing chair that
fits all standard tubs. It is
constructed of a plastic
frame covered in a removable
and washable fabric
and is available in three
sizes. The chair includes an
adjustable head stabilizer,
two positioning straps
and leg straps. The seat and back are angle adjustable with five angle
adjustments. Seat and back angle adjustments can be made with one
hand. The adjustable slip-resistant legs have a 5-inch height range.
EZ Bath Lift
Bath lift makes bathing easier, safer
EZ Bath Lift
EZ Bath Lift’s signature
product is designed to
make bathing considerably
easier and safer.
The lift system mounts
onto an existing tub
and facilitates rising
from and lower into the
tub thereby reducing
the risk of falls in the
tub. The lift seat can be retracted so the tub can be used by others
not requiring the lift. Constructed of high quality materials, the lift
system is durable and designed accommodate users up to 300 lbs.
Invacare
Heavy-duty transfer bench makes bath time comfortable
I-Class Heavy-Duty Transfer Bench
The Invacare I•Class Heavy-Duty Transfer Bench helps make
transfer in and out of the bathtub safer and
more comfortable. It offers a durable onepiece blow molded
seat with drain holes, a soap dish and an arm
rail for support while bathing and transferring
in and out of the tub. Reversible backrest accommodates
right or left transfers, is ergonomically shaped and snaps in and out without tools. The one-inch anodized aluminum frame is rust resistant and features an arm rail for support and
non-marring rubber tips.
Accessories Hidden in Plain Sight
Invisia Collection
- New category in bath safety known
as safety enhanced bathroom
accessories.
- A series of luxurious bathroom
accessories (soap dish, toilet paper
holder, corner shelf etc.) that also
happen to be grab bars hidden in
plain sight.
- Features 350 lb. weight capacities.
Health Circle
Easy and Quick Transfer
Tub Seat
- Attaches to any tub with two secure
non-marring clamp plates and
designed to fit on sloping or curved
tub walls.
- Automatically locks into position in
both directions. Side handle helps to
a standing position.
- 300 lb. weight capacity and a 15-inch
wide non-slip seat.
Mangar USA
Lightweight Bath Lift
Archimedes
- Lightweight battery-operated bath
lift.
- Supports up to 330 lbs.
- Fits in most bath tubs with no installation
required.
Care Giver Support Products, LLC
Foldaway Wheelchair Shower
FAWSsit
- Portable self-contained shower with
standard, bariatric, tall and recliner
models available.
- Decreases the incidents of skin
infections and UTIs, promote circulation
and muscle relaxation and helps
maintain critical body temperature
control.
- No home modification or tools
required.
Luxurious Shower Seat
SerenaSeat
- A wall mounted fold-away shower
seat with a 450 lb. weight capacity.
- Features Brazilian Walnut, which is
up to three times stronger than teak
and is naturally resistant to moisture,
mildew and decay.
- When folded, its ultra-slim profile
is less than four inches deep, which
maximizes shower space for users
who wish to stand.
Invacare
Safe Bathtub Transfer
I•Class Heavy-Duty Transfer Bench
- Offers a durable one-piece blow
molded seat with drain holes, a soap
dish and an arm rail for support while
bathing and transferring in and out
of the tub.
- Bench has reversible backrest to
accommodate right or left transfers,
is ergonomically shaped and snaps
in and out without tools.
- The 1-inch anodized aluminum frame
is rust resistant and features an arm
rail for support and non-marring
rubber tips.
Maddak
Toilet Seat Facilitates Sit-to-Stand
Secure-Bolt Hinged Elevated Toilet Seat
- Raises the height of a toilet by 3 in.
to facilitate sit-to-stand motion for
individuals with mobility limitations.
- Consists of a mounting bracket and
an elevated seat.
- Fits most standard/round toilets and
has a 550-lb. weight capacity.
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