Bath Safety Product Directory -- HME Business

Bath Safety

The bathroom has been deemed the “most dangerous room” in a home for a reason. Approximately 80 percent of home accidents occur in the bathroom, but most of those accidents can be prevented with the right safety products. That statistic demonstrates that there is plenty of opportunity for a provider to grow its business by stocking bathroom safety products.

The key is to offer a wide array of solutions that can fit clients’ unique needs. One person’s struggles in the shower might not be the same struggle of another, so a savvy provider must ensure it is keeping in mind the different needs of the various patient segments it serves.

A key strategy for understanding the needs of a patient is to interact with them and perhaps perform a home assessment to examine what products they are currently using and how they are using them.

For example, if a patient is using a bath stool that is placed within reaching distance of the water faucet but not under the stream of water, it’s likely that they patient is trying to stay close to the water knobs so that it’s easy to turn the water on or off or adjust the temperature. But they’re also likely having a hard time actually bathing. So, the provider could offer is a handheld showerhead to give the client optimal control, ease, and above all safety.

That just one example of how providing the right range of bath safety items can dramatically improve a patient’s safety and quality of life. Here are some product offerings on the market that HMEs can offer their customers to help accomplish those objectives:

Clarke Health Care Products Inc.

Aquatec Ergo Shower and Commode Chairs

Clarke rolls out new line of shower and commode chairs

Features new contoured seats and overlays for a more upright and stable seating position and a 5-degree pre-tilt seat.
Stainless steel frame requires low-maintenance from users and caregivers.
Ergo line includes the Ergo Dual VIP tilt and recline, Ergo VIP tilt-in-space with increased tilt angle, and Ergo transit and Ergo SP self-propelled models.

(888) 347-4537

Free2Go Mobility Products

Free2Go Rollator

Free2Go Rollator combines mobility with bathroom safety

The Free2Go Rollator is both a walker and a toilet safety device rolled into one product, which allows a user to discreetly use a toilet safely in any setting. The toilet seat is covered by a flip-up padded seat, which contains a pouch for disposable wipes for cleaning the seat after use. The walker allows for adjustable handle height at 33.5 in. – 38 in. and a seat weight capacity of 300 lbs.

(844) 324-8228

Nuprodx

multiCHAIR 6000

Nuprodux compact tub slider system makes bathroom transfers safer

The Nuprodx multiCHAIR 6000 is a tub slider system designed for in-home setup. The slider system utilizes a center-of-mass design to centralize the user’s weight through the entire 30 degree tilt range, which allows for a more compact base for small tubs and safer bathroom transfers. The seat height adjusts 24.5 in. to 27.5 in. and comes with optional 17 in. L x 20 in. W or 20 in. L x 17 in. W frame and cushion size. Its aircraft-grade aluminum, brass, stainless steel and plastic frame ensures that the slider system will not rust or corrode and can support up to 300 lbs. in weight.

(888) 288-5653

MHI Safe-er-Grip

Balance Bar

Suction balance bar lends flexibility to safety and support

Balance Bars add safety and a sense of security to bathrooms, but they often require tools and help for proper installation. To simplify the installation process, Safe-er-Grip’s balance bar uses suction cups to fasten itself to surfaces to smooth, flat and nonporous surfaces, like a tile wall or bathtub. Users only need to press down and release the tab levers on both ends of the bar to fasten and loosen for easy installation and removal. The bar comes in sizes 11 in., 17 in. and 24 in.

(800) 371-3509

Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare

Splash Defense Transfer Bench

Drive DeVilbiss makes bath transfers private and safe

The Splash Defense Transfer Bench features a “U” shaped conduit in which to place a shower curtain liner. By allowing a user or caretaker to fully close the shower curtain, Splash Defense makes the bathroom safer by keeping water from spilling out of the tub. It also gives the user additional independence by allowing them to bathe in private without fear of slips and falls.

(877) 224-0946

GF Health Products

Lumex Platinum Collection

Support arms and backrest add comfort to bathing seat

The Lumex Platinum Collection from Graham Fields features optional support arms and backrest. The rust-resistant anodized aluminum frame is both lightweight and durable with a maximum weight capacity of 350 lbs. The maximum seat height is 20 in. and the minimum is 17 in., adjustable in 1 in. increments. The overall width is 20 in., suitable for most standard built-in bathtubs. No tools are required for installation or use.

(800) 347-5678

Invacare

Clamp-On Raised Toilet Seat With Arms 1320RTS

Invacare adds adjustable arms to toilet seat

Like earlier models, the Invacare Clamp-On Raised Toilet Seat With Arms 1320RTS has a contoured seat for internal rotation of the hips, rear seat wings for secure attachment, easy-to-clean durable molded composite and an easy Clamp-On mechanism for more secure attachment to the bowl. This model, however, features new adjustable locking arms, which gives the user more comfort and added safety. The seat fits most round bowl configuration and does not require any tools for assembly or use.

(800) 333-6900

Clarke Health Care Products Inc.

WheelAble Folding Commode Chair

Commode chairs makes any toilet, stall accessible

The front casters are opposite from the large rear wheels to provide better maneuverability and independent use.
Unique location of the wheels makes it possible to back in toward a regular toilet without the need for spacious areas.
Area under the seat is especially narrow, providing a significant advantage in narrow passages.