– September , 2015
Download Full Article The Patient Safety USA Newsletter for September 2015 has been published! Read about a recent project to help update residential homes to be accessible, Patient Lift FAQs and Patient Lifts 101.
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If you are a caregiver or work in patient services, you may wonder about the benefits of having an adult changing table. These stations have been designed to be comfortable and supportive for the pati...
For people with disabilities and their direct support professionals, simply going out in public can feel stressful and unwelcoming. Spaces like stadiums, rest stops, and even government buildings, can...
For adults who need changing assistance and their families, traveling can be daunting. Where will they stop when they need to go to the restroom? Adult changing tables in public spaces are few and far...
One of the most undervalued tools in the healthcare field is the adult changing table. Simple yet versatile, adult changing tables provide a sturdy platform on which caregivers can perform many tasks ...
In any type of care facility, the number-one goal should be meeting the diverse needs of the people you’re serving. Often, countertops — and the kitchen in general — is inaccessible to those who...
Much of our world isn’t accessible to the non-ambulatory, and that includes the private home. Spaces that are easily navigated by walking – such as doorways and entryways, hallways, and clearance ...
Improved hotel check-in desks Wheelchair-accessible sinks in restrooms Properly outfitted showers Grab bars installed next to toilets Adult changing tables in restrooms What is your biggest dre...
Going to the movies. It’s a treasured American pastime enjoyed by people of every age, from five to 95. Over the years, the price of the tickets and the color and quality of films may have changed, ...
A day in the life of a caregiver can be strenuous, wearing and stressful on emotional and physical levels. Being a caregiver means you put someone else first, and often, placing your own needs on the ...
For many people all over the world, going to the restroom at your local eatery is a mundane activity that requires little thought. But for those who have disabilities, the first thought upon visiting ...
How do we set the bar for accessibility in restaurants? When asked this question, most would refer to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). But the fact of the matter is this: ADA requirements ...
When it comes to adult changing tables, height matters. The purpose of the equipment is to provide a safe, comfortable space for the person who needs toileting assistance and to make the process easie...
If you provide toileting and changing assistance to older children or teens in a school environment, you’re probably aware of the need for adult changing tables in these spaces. But it’s l...
American Disabilities Act has specific guidelines for making kitchens more accessible to users. Here are some general guidelines: Kitchen floors should be clear of any obstructions that may impede mob...
As we become more aware of access issues in our buildings and communities, it’s important to consider every detail of accessibility. In this article, we’ll focus on bathroom washbasins—s...
There are many details to consider when you’re planning any bathroom remodel, but especially when you’re designing for accessibility. Since most modern bathrooms are characterized by tight spaces ...
Sanitation: it’s an issue that’s more important at this time than ever before. It’s been almost a year since the start of the pandemic, and if you’re like most of us, you’re trying your best...
For wheelchair users, the most basic and essential daily tasks can prove to be extremely challenging, and most often, the reason has little to do with their mental or physical abilities. The obstacles...
The range of accessibility products available for the home has expanded over the years, increasing the independence of those with physical disabilities. Ramps, wheelchair lifts and stair lifts allow m...
Caring for a family member with a disability means constantly working to meet ever-changing needs—and we get that more than most. When that family member is a child that needs help with bathroom...
You’re out to dinner with your family for a birthday celebration when your 10-year-old son says he needs to use the restroom. For most, this wouldn’t be an issue—but your son has muscular...
What Is a Handicap Accessible Kitchen? Accessible kitchens are designed such that individuals with disabilities or mobility issues can use them safely and comfortably. These individuals include wheelc...
Mobile Shower Chairs For Special Needs & Disabled Adults A comprehensive guide to Mobile Shower Chairs Shower safety is an important concern for elderly and disabled individuals. According to the ...
Becoming a parent for the first time may be one of the most exciting and terrifying things you will ever experience. Amid sleepless nights (yes, that’s actually a thing), you will be responsible for...
Choosing A Wheelchair Accessible Bathroom Sink As we become more aware of access issues in our buildings and communities, it’s important to consider every detail of accessibility. In this articl...
Shower & Toilet Grab Bars What Are Grab Bars? Grab Bars, also known as safety rails, handrails, shower bars, etc., are secure rails, typically mounted on the wall, ceiling, or floor, to hel...
This is a new and exciting development. Pressalit Care A/S of Denmark, has added CaviCide™ to the web specifications for cleaning of their products. CaviCide™ -cleaning products, pro...
Hand Hygiene Optimal Patient Safety Begins with Hand Hygiene Good Hand Hygiene Has Long-Reaching Benefits Hand Hygiene and Pathogen Transmission Healthcare providers have long been aware of the benefi...
So many of us overlook the need for adult-friendly, accessible bathrooms in public spaces. Yet for millions around the world, a general lack of accessible restrooms poses a real challenge on a daily b...
Studies released this year by JAMA Internal Medicine reveal the power of electronic health records (EHRs) in tracking down sources of common hospital-acquired infections. By tracing the movements of n...
Spotlight on Technology: How Design Thinking Can Transform Patient Safety Perhaps it’s uncommon to consider groundbreaking design when you’re thinking of patient safety, but our selection of innov...
Breeding Grounds: Surprising Bacteria Hosts Reducing Bacteria? Start with Scrubs According to recent research conducted at the Duke University Hospital, scrubs – the common uniform of healthcare...
Care at the Bedside: Patient Safety and the Personal Touch The Human Element of Patient Safety Healthcare providers are busy people with important work to do. Unfortunately, efficiency can sometimes c...
Antibiotic Resistant Strains: America’s Hidden Healthcare Threat One of the United States’ most pervasive health threats may be much closer to home than you think. Today, more than twenty thousand...
Active Engagement, Optimal Care: The Electronic Medical Record Studies released this month by researchers at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and OpenNotes shed new light on the nature of the ...
The NYS Zero Lift Task Force: SPH in Action Learning Bound: The Ninth Annual Safe Patient Handling Conference NYS Zero Lift Task Force: Ensuring the Safety of Healthcare Workers NYS Zero Lift Task For...
As the weather warms up and the days continue to get longer, vacation season is fast approaching! As many of our clients throughout the Mid Atlantic are hotel and resort owners, we’d like to sha...
As the world around us continues to evolve, it becomes increasingly important to be able to adapt with it. Wheelchairs, walkers, and other aids have changed over time, and our handicapped facilities m...
With vacation season right around the corner, hotel owners throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware are busy preparing for summer guests. If you’re a hotel owner in the Mid Atlantic, yo...
With spring and warm weather right around the corner, we here at Patient Safety USA feel there’s no better time for home improvement. While our patient safety products are highly popular in hosp...
Winter is officially upon us! While some will be enjoying a variety of winter activities like skiing, sledding, and skating, most of us will be passing the days catching up on indoor hobbies. At Patie...
Happy New Year! 2017 is officially here, and so is that time of year—when we set New Year’s resolutions we hope to keep beyond the first week of the year. At Patient Safety USA, we’r...
The holiday season is upon us at last! As we look forward to spending time with friends and family, we all aim to ensure the comfort and safety of our disabled guests wherever possible. Any host or ho...
As the air becomes crisp and the nights chilly, we all find ourselves dreaming of warmer weather. For those of us at Patient Safety USA, we’re taking some time to reflect on our involvement this...
With flu and cold season around the corner, it’s never too early to get thinking about eradication of germs. One of the most obvious ways to do this is by increasing hand washing, especially in ...
We just traveled back to the United States after an incredible experience in Rio, Brazil. We had the pleasure of attending the Paralympics and rooting for athletes with a wide range of disabilities. T...
A New AIA Course by Pressalit Care! Are you interested in furthering your knowledge on architectural planning of bathrooms for disabled users? Patient Safety USA is excited to announce that Pressalit ...
Perhaps one of the most undervalued tools in the healthcare field is the adult changing table. Simple yet versatile, adult changing tables provide a sturdy platform on which caregivers can perform a n...
At Patient Safety USA, it’s extremely important for us to choose the best products for our customers and their patients. We spend endless hours searching for the top manufactures that can deliver th...
At Patient Safety USA, we strive to provide the safest, most reliable products for our customers. Each one of our products have been chosen for its ability to make the lives of handicapped individuals...
Independence in the bathroom can have a major influence on quality of life for the disabled. Bathrooms can be difficult to navigate, with fixtures too high or too low, floors that can get wet and slip...
Taking the leap to upgrade your healthcare facility with handicapped accessible products can be daunting, leading some to wonder, is it worth it? Here are just a few of the many benefits of installing...
Caregiving is an important job in the healthcare community. Between bathing, dressing, and assisting patients with other aspects of life, caregivers have much to do. We support caregivers and offer se...
Patient Safety USA is a Gold Sponsor for the 32nd Annual Guthrie Gallop 10K/5K, which takes place on Saturday, May 7, 2016 in Sayre, PA. The multiple event race is held by Guthrie Hospital Systems&nbs...
For many handicapped individuals, regular, everyday activities can be a challenge. Sinks and countertops are often positioned at standing height, making it difficult to reach for seated users. Fixture...
If you’re searching for the best new innovations for your healthcare facility, look no further. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite products designed for wheelchair users. Here a...
Patient Safety USA was the Platinum Sponsor of the Guthrie Gallop 5K/10K last year and will be sponsoring the event again this year! Patient Safety USA will be a gold sponsor of the Guthrie Gallop hel...
American Disabilities Act has specific guidelines for making kitchens more accessible to users. Here are some general guidelines: Kitchen floors should be clear of any obstructions that may impede mob...
Among the emerging trends in bathroom equipment is a new class of fixtures designed to allow quick and easy height and position adjustability. Included in the mix are sinks, toilets, shower chairs, su...
SELECT features toilet lifters in both manual and electric models. Each can be combined with support arms, flush buttons and a variety of other equipment which makes toileting easy, safe and hygienic....
Hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities are raving about the Cold Plasma Clean (CPC) Hand Dryer. The latest from American Dryer, the CPC goes above and beyond traditional dryers, mak...
Patient Safety USA is proud to present Indivo – a flexible and comfortable kitchen by Pressalit Care. Indivo offers a system of height-adjustable kitchen tables and counters, and other lifting units...
Patient Safety USA is proud to present Cold Plasma Clean® Hand Dryers by American Dryer. Using a patented Cold Plasma Clean® technology, American Dryer offers the only hand dryer that can kill germs...
– October , 2015 Download Full Article Changing Lives in Australia – In Australia the government has awarded the Maroondah City Council in Victoria for their n...
– October , 2015 Download Full Article Read this months Patient Safety USA October Newsletter. Here’s the scoop Five Reasons to Choose Pressalit Wheelchair Sink...
– October , 2015 Download Full Article East Dennis, MA, September 1, 2015 Denmark’s Pressalit Care, Inc., a leading provider of specialized adjust...
– September , 2015 Download Full Article The Patient Safety USA Newsletter for September 2015 has been published! Read about a recent project to help update re...
– August 25, 2015 Download Full Article We are excited to announce that a project that we provided materials for, ‘Slattery Residence’ has been featured in Dwell Magazine! Patient Sa...
At Patient Safety USA, we strive to help our clients feel safe, comfortable and confident with our products. Why have we chosen Pressalit’s MATRIX line to represent our principles? Here are five rea...
For those looking for a wheelchair sink in a smaller space, the MATRIX Curve is great option. With a rounded, more traditional shape, this porcelain wheelchair sink gives users a more familiar experie...
– July 28, 2015 Pressalit SPACES is a new digital platform developed by Marketing and the Sales organization in order to communicate and visualize room design for people with impaired functional...
For many who are aging, disabled, or otherwise unable to stand for long periods of time, the task of bathing may be daunting or even dangerous. Shower chairs give the user a place to sit while bathing...
Our free-standing, fixed height adult changing tables are perfect for spaces where mobility is important. However, if you’re seeking a more permanent installation, we offer wall-mounted adult changi...
Pressalit shower chairs are designed with the user in mind. Most of Patient Safety USA’s shower chairs are equipped with tall backrests allowing the user to feel safe, long armrests with non-slip gr...
Adult Changing Tables Adult changing tables are an indispensable aid to weakened or disabled adults and their caregivers. For adults who manage mobility limitations or incontinence, they provide a saf...
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