The Hourglass Sling is designed with both patient comfort and safety in mind and remains under a person while they are sitting in a...

EZ Way is pleased to announce the introduction of the improved Dignity Bariatric Shower Chair from Rebotec. Check out the new design on...

Early Mobility programs are becoming an integral part of patient recovery and rehabilitation. Let’s explore the benefits of early...

Not all shower chairs are created equal. Watch our video to see the top five reasons to choose a shower chair from EZ Way over a PVC...

Learn tips on how to use an EZ Smart Stand with low clearnance stretcher beds.

Learn the how, what, and when of accessory inspections in this short video.

Dignified Showering The increasing prevalence of obesity in the United States poses unique bariatric nursing care challenges for healthcare providers. Beyond the physical difficulties associated with caring for patients of size, there is a critical need for healthcare professionals to provide bariatric patient care with dignity and empathy, considering the emotional and psychological challenges faced by overweight individuals. This extends to even the most basic activities, s

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) established the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program as a reimbursement model for acute care hospitals. The program was developed to create patient-centered care strategies and better outcomes for patients at lower costs, reduce risks in patient care while creating higher patient satisfaction rates, and developing better care efficiencies. Hospitals are measured against multiple metrics in four major areas: Clinical Outc

EZ Way safe patient handling solutions will help you achieve higher ratings on three Patient Safety Indicators (PSI).

All showering chairs are not created equally. Poorly made chairs can have pinch points, are uncomfortable, and can break easily. The...

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) established the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program as a reimbursement model for acute care hospitals. The program was developed to create better outcomes for patients at lower costs, reduce risks in patient care while creating higher patient satisfaction rates, and developing better care efficiencies. Hospitals are measured against multiple metrics in four major areas: Clinical Outcomes, Person and Community Engagement

A guide for first time users of safe patient handling equipment.

You may know our EZ Stand Aid as an affordable, non-motorized transfer assist device, but it is so much more. It is commonly used in a patient’s or resident’s room when needing to transfer from their bed to a chair, toilet, or wheel chair. However, the EZ Stand Aid is not limited to these applications. This transfer assist device's base design makes it ideal for use with big wheel stretcher beds that have minimal clearance. It can also be used for quick and efficient vehicl

The New Year is the time many of us start thinking about what we need to accomplish in the coming year. Don’t forget to think about your safe patient handling improvement plan too to increase satisfaction in the care you're providing. Having a plan to improve your safe patient care and handling program, equipment, and training will save you time, money, and help retain your staff. Three of the most significant safe patient handling risks facing organizations are patient injur

Urinary Incontinence (UI), Urgency Urinary Incontinence (UUI), and Overactive Bladder (OAB) have direct impacts on care costs and staff turnover in long-term care settings. Approximately 36% of resident falls occurred while attempting to get to the bathroom, and a majority of DONs reported that UI management contributes to certified nursing assistant (CNA) turnover. In this blog we will discuss the impact of UI and OAB in long-term care, and how the BreatheDRY absorbent pad c

There are many hazards to deal with when showering a patient or resident. According to the National Institute on Aging, about 80% of falls among seniors happen in the bathroom. It takes planning, attention to detail, and the right bathroom aids and equipment to ensure a safe, sanitary, and comfortable showering experience. It also takes the right chair. An article from McKnight’s states that, “For most of nursing home residents, a shower takes place in a shower chair. And the

Investing in EZ Way company medical devices and equipment, training, and a safe patient handling program has been proven to reduce injuries and costs associated with manual lifting. Let's look at the facts associated with lifting injuries, and two case studies showing the benefits of EZ Way equipment and training, integrated with a safe patient handling program. A LOOK AT THE FACTS Healthcare workers experience some of the highest rates of nonfatal occupational injuries of an