Bath Safety
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. Talk to the patient
or caregiver to get a solid sense of
the challenges and situation.
Because bathing is universal
and the Baby Boomer demographic
increasingly needs these
solutions, the retail appeal of
bath safety is clear. But that also
means big box stores are now
part of the competition and they
aren’t shy about discounting.
To compete, HME retailers
need to lean hard on their reputation
for being knowledgeable,
convenient, personalized service
and quality products. To help you
maintain your expertise, here
are some new and bedrock bath
safety product offerings:
Oatey Co.
QuickDrain Shower Bench
Bench balances style with universal design and accessibility
- The 100 percent recycled
bench accommodates the
ADA standards for height and
exceeds ADA weight guidelines
of 250 pounds.
- Available in three
configurations: a rectangle
bench and large or small corner
bench options.
- Each bench comes ready to
assemble with no framing
required, and mechanical
fasteners or anchors are
required for installation.
Bridge Medical
Telescoping Pivot Grip
Portable grab bar offers endless installation options
- Two adjustable sizes: Medium
(22 in. to 27 in.) and Large (27 in.
to 32 in.)
- Pivoting ends allow for
installation options such as
stretching across corners, inside
of a bathtub or across nonparallel
surfaces.
- Can be used at home or while
traveling; lifetime warranty.
SuperPole with SuperBar
Floor-to-ceiling safety pole secures in place with tension fit
- SuperBar offers support that
goes in front of the user to make
it easier them to get up from a
seated position.
- SuperBar lifts, pivots and locks
in eight 45-degree positions
around the pole.
- The SuperPole is made out of
alloy steel, and comes in regular
size and bariatric supporting
between 300 and 450 lbs.
Maddak / SP Ableware
SP Ableware Sliding/Rotating Transfer Bench
Transfer bench nixes need to step over the side of tub
- Sliding feature lets users
smoothly move across the
bench and reduces stress on a
caregiver’s back.
- Rotating swivel top allows for
easier transfers into the tub and
greater accessibility.
- Exclusive quick-change leg
design makes adjusting the seat
height simple (from 16 to 23 in.).
Clarke Health Care Products Inc.
BathMobile
Modular shower commode chair moves and travels easy
- Easily rolled around the home
and can be quickly disassembled
for traveling and available
carry bag holds chair and accessory
cushions and pails.
- Lightweight plastic construction
with optional commode pails,
seat, back and arm cushions.
- Chair is height-adjustable, with
rotating seat and flip-up arms,
and rolls into shower stalls or
over a toilet up to 17.5 in. high.
MHI Safe-er-Grip
MHI Safe-er-Grip
Suction cup balance assist bar goes on any flat surface
MHI Safe-er-Grip is home to the design of
the original suction cup balance assist bar.
Now with 16 items, including balance assist
bars and bathroom accessories, the original
12- and 16-in. bars are available in white,
chrome and white-grey hybrid, making this
bar the perfect addition to any bathroom
area. The suction cup design of our products
makes it possible for them to be placed on
any smooth, flat, non-porous surface. They
are easy to attach, remove and relocate.
Alex Orthopedic
Bathroom Safety Display
Display brings together all essential bathroom safety aids
- Grab bars are available in
multiple sizes from 12 in. to 32
in. and are available in both
chrome and powder white
variants.
- Available bath benches are
featured providing a choice of
having the bench by itself, with
a back, or even having a back
and arms.
- A full range of raised toilet seats
and patient aids to cover any
situation.
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
PreserveTech Swivel Bath Chair
Bath chair features a 360-degree swivel
- Features a 360-degree
swivel action and locks
every 90 degrees, and is
height-adjustable.
- Helps prevent skin irritation
and friction wounds while
transferring and bathing,
and manufactured with an
antimicrobial agent.
- Assembles quickly and features
a handheld shower spray cutout,
snap-together design, seat
drainage holes, non-skid legs
and pivoting armrests.
Invacare Corporation
Aquatec Ocean Ergo Dual VIP Shower and Commode Chair
The Aquatec Ocean Ergo Dual VIP Shower and Commode Chair with Collection Pan, Lid and Pan Support Guide Rail, features 5-40 degree tilt with a smart weight shift mechanism that helps ensure stability on a small footprint and 5-35 degree backrest recline. Ergonomic, height-adjustable swing-away armrests and footrests and angle-adjustable flip-up textured footplates with heel loops for security. Innovative ergonomic seat encourages a more upright position for enhanced comfort and independence. Easily maneuvered in small spaces as well as allowing for a better fit over standard toilets for independent personal care.
Inspired by Drive
Otter XL Bath Chair
Bath chair with angle-adjustable seat now comes in XL size
Capable of supporting up to
250 lbs., the new Otter XL Bath Chair — introduced by Drive
DeVilbiss Healthcare’s brand
Inspired by Drive — features an
angle-adjustable seat and backrest
to accommodate a wide range
of positioning needs. The legs are
slip-resistant and can raise the chair an
additional seven inches. Customers
have a choice of standard or soft
removable and washable fabric. All
Otter Bath Chairs can be used with
or without the optional tub and
shower stands.