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Creating a Culture of Safety with SPHM: Beyond Compliance
Why Real Commitment Beats Regulatory Obligation When it comes to Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM), compliance may be the motive,...

Rick Finch
Jul 28, 20255 min read


Reducing Injuries and Boosting Compliance with Ceiling Lift Systems
Explore the role of ceiling lifts in SPHM programs, with a focus on clinical efficacy, operational efficiency, safety benefits, and cost savings.

Rick Finch
May 12, 20256 min read


Optimizing Safe Patient Handling and Cost Efficiency with BridgeAir™ and the ACE Program
BridgeAir and ACE help achieve safer patient transfers, reduce injuries, and cut unnecessary expenses without sacrificing quality of care.

Rick Finch
Feb 28, 20253 min read


The Benefits of Standardizing Safe Patient Handling Equipment
In healthcare facilities, a variety of safe patient handling equipment is commonly used. However, standardizing to a single brand for...

Rick Finch
Jan 31, 20253 min read


Empowering Single-Caregiver Operations with EZ Way Lifts and Stands
EZ Way lifts are designed with user-friendly features that allow one caregiver to transfers residents safely and efficiently.

Rick Finch
Jul 29, 20243 min read


Value Based Purchasing Part III
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

Rick Finch
Oct 19, 20232 min read


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

Rick Finch
Aug 21, 20233 min read


Value Based Purchasing Part I
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

Rick Finch
Jun 20, 20233 min read


New Year. New Plan for Safe Patient Handling
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

Rick Finch
Jan 4, 20232 min read


BreatheDRY Absorbent Pads Lessen The Costs and Impact of UI and OAB
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

Rick Finch
Nov 29, 20225 min read


EZ Way Solutions - Your Investment In Us Pays Off
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

Rick Finch
Oct 27, 20223 min read
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