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:
SCA TENA
TENA Bathing Glove
New bathing glove takes a unique, convenient approach to patient hygiene
SCA’s new TENA Bathing Glove is a pre-moistened, disposable bath glove for
home caregivers and professionals in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities.
A convenient, caring and hygienic alternative to soap and water, the TENA
Bathing Glove supplements regular
bathing to improve quality of care
for those who are bedridden or
have limited mobility, and who
may be incontinent. The
glove helps maintain skin
health; provides comfort
and durability; reduces
cross-contamination; and
requires less preparation and work to
use, as opposed to a washcloth.
SHOWER SHIRT Co. LLC
SHOWER SHIRT
Water-resistant garment protects chest surgery patients
The SHOWER SHIRT is a new, patented, water-resistant garment to protect chest
surgery patients with post-surgical drains, tubes, dialysis catheters and medi-ports
from water while showering. Surgery patients
are routinely instructed by surgeons not to
shower unprotected until surgical drains, catheters,
or ports are removed — which can span
up to three weeks for mastectomy patients,
and many months for dialysis patients.
MHI Safe-er-Grip
Safety Bar
Permanent Mount Grab with Modern Design
MHI’s new bath 18 in. safety bar mounts horizontally
or vertically to standard wall stud spacing.
An ergonomic design and finish is made to
complement modern bathroom designs and its
ABS plastic construction has a max load bearing
weight capacity of 500 pounds.
EZ-ACCESS
TILT Toilet Incline Lift
Toilet Incline Lift Helps Users Safely Use the Commode
The TILT Toilet Incline Lift helps provide bathroom
safety by lifting to patients’ natural body movement.
Weighing 34 pounds, the unit can be installed in about
15 minutes. It attaches directly to the bowl, which
offers greater stability. The TILT moves the user 7-1/2" forward for clearing obstructions and rising from the
bowl. This also positions the user’s shoulders over
their feet for optimal balance and positioning. The unit
accommodates users 5'2" to 6'4" and bowl heights of
14" to 21".
Gentlemen’s Helper
Urine Deflection Guide
Urine Deflection Guide Designed with Dignity in Mind
Designed for men who must sit while
urinating, this disposable, inexpensive home
health product directs a man’s urine stream
directly into the middle of the toilet bowl. This
eliminates accidents and gives care providers
and users a more dignified solution. Product
is not flushable, so users and caregivers must
dispose of using proper infection control.
Graham-Field
Lumex
Hand-Held Shower Head Offers 5 Spray Options
The Lumex hand-held showerhead’s
pray options let users
help safely bathe children and
adults with special needs.
The showerhead can be easily
installed in minutes on any
standard shower arm. Options
include bubbling, massage,
half saturating and pause spray
functions.
Mansfield Plumbing
Walk-in Tub
Walk-in Tub Offers Various Bathing Options
The cast acrylic Restore ACR
Walk-In Tub from Mansfield
Plumbing offers a low, 7 in.
entry threshold, 17 in. high
ADA-compliant seat, and easy-to-access cable-operated drain.
Available as a bathtub, whirlpool,
air bath, combination whirlpool
and air bath, or MicroDerm
Therapeutic Bath, Restore ACR is
IAPMO approved and is manufactured in the United States. A ozonator on
the whirlpool and combination bath safely emits ozone into the water lines
of the unit to eliminate the growth of bacteria, and The units are all backed
by a lifetime warranty on the door seal, a 10-year warranty on the shell and a
five-year warranty on the mechanics.
MOVABOWL
MOVABOWL
Movable Toilet Eases the Bathroom Process
- The MOVABOWL is a movable and flushable toilet,
assists people with disabilities and their caregivers
with using the toilet.
- The design allows the toilet bowl to travel out
of the bathroom to where the disabled person
is located, and the mobile toilet bowl returns to
the docking station in the bathroom and can be
flushed.
- The process eliminates the handling of waste, and
in most cases, nurses no longer have to sterilize
commode chairs or bed pans.
MOVABOWL
MOVABOWL
Movable Toilet Eases the Bathroom Process for Patients and Their Caregivers
The MOVABOWL is a movable and flushable toilet, which not only assists people with disabilities in using the toilet, but also makes the process easier for nurses and caregivers. This design allows the toilet bowl to travel out of the bathroom to where the disabled person is located. Then the mobile toilet bowl is used in a location outside of the bathroom. Finally, the mobile toilet bowl returns to the docking station in the bathroom and can be flushed. The process eliminates the handling of waste, and in most cases, nurses no longer have to sterilize commode chairs or bed pans. In addition to the convenience of bringing the toilet next to the disabled person, the use of this innovation is a more pleasant experience for the user because it feels just like a standard toilet and has water in the bowl.