6 Risks Associated with Moving and Handling Bariatric Patients

Explore the vital strategies and tools for safely managing patient mobility in bariatric care.

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Uniting Strengths of Span, Handicare, and Silvalea

Corporate

We are Savaria Patient Care

Savaria is growing. In 2021, Savaria welcomed the Handicare group into the family, joining the Span and Silvalea brands that together encompass the Patient Care business segment of Savaria. Collectively, Savaria (TSX:SIS) designs and builds products to improve quality of life through better mobility. Broader Portfolio of Products Together with our legacy brands, Savaria Patient […]

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10 Reasons to Choose PressureGuard Support Surfaces

Acute Care

#1 Choice in Support Surfaces. For 10 Good Reasons.

Unlocking Superior Care: 10 Reasons to Choose PressureGuard Support Surfaces If you are considering buying vs. renting therapeutic support surfaces for your residents, what you buy has critical implications. From the largest corporate groups to the smallest independents, clinicians and administrators recognize the unique benefits that Span-America’s PressureGuard air therapy support surfaces deliver: Science. PressureGuard […]

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6 Risks Associated with Moving and Handling Bariatric Patients

Discover the importance of safe patient handling in bariatric care and the strategies to manage patient mobility safely and effectively.

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6 Ways Band Slings Can Assist Caregivers

Now that we’ve covered the sling basics on how to select, inspect and apply slings, let’s take a closer look at the various sling styles. As you may recall from the 5 Steps to Choosing the Right Sling for Patient Transfers, slings can be grouped into a few basic categories. There are slings for seated transfers, toileting, positioning, […]

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Acute Care

4 Reasons Why Sling Audits Are Critical in Safe Patient Handling

Let’s recap, picking up from the last blog post, you may recall we touched upon the pre-use sling inspection, the safety check performed by the caregiver prior to the sling application for the lift and transfer. The Inspection Process Should Ensure The sling is clean for a dignified lift and transfer The sling is clean for the individual’s comfort The […]

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Acute Care

5 Steps to Applying a Universal Sling With Safety Checks

In our last blog post we walked you through the basic steps involved in the sling selection process. To recap, the selection of a sling as with all safe patient handling and mobility solutions requires a through clinical assessment, risk assessment, and sound clinical judgement. This month we will guide you through the steps and tips and […]

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Acute Care

5 Steps to Choosing the Right Sling for Patient Transfers

Sometimes, finding the right sling can feel overwhelming with all the different styles, sizes, and fabrics to choose from. With a fresh start to the year, we thought it would be ideal to revisit the fundamentals for selecting a sling. We hope this simplifies the sling selection process for you to make everyday life easier. There […]

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Homecare

Helping Your Child Prepare for Their New Mobility Equipment

Advancements in technology have given kids with special needs and mobility issues more freedom than ever before! Depending on the mobility equipment, babies as young as eight months old can learn to explore their surroundings more independently, and older children with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and other medical conditions are able to gain more of […]

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Designing a Dream Bedroom for Your Child With Special Needs

Children with special needs see their bedrooms in different ways. For kids with autism, sensory processing disorder or developmental disabilities, their bedroom is their escape from an overwhelming world—the one place where they can relax and recharge when their day gets too stressful. For children who are ill or homebound, on the other hand, it […]

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Product Spotlight: Manual Transfer Aids

Ever visit someone at a hospital or home and notice nurses or care workers using funny shaped devices to either help your loved one sit up or move around in bed? Chances are those devices were manual transfer aids, which are easy to use assistive devices that help your loved ones with their day-to-day mobility […]

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How to Choose the Proper Sling

So, you need a sling. Whether you have a ceiling lift or floor lift, neither do you much good without a sling. A sling is the peanut butter to your lift’s jelly; the mac to its cheese. But nothing is worse than picking the wrong peanut butter (ahem, smooth) to go with your lift. But […]

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Ceiling Lifts vs. Floor Lifts: Which is Right for your Home?

Purchasing a ceiling lift or floor lift can be a daunting task especially if this is your families first purchase. Like buying a new car the features are endless and understanding all the options available is key to making an informed decision. Lift products fall into two main categories: ceiling lifts and floor lifts. Both are […]

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