Healthcare facilities face ongoing challenges in safe patient handling, rising supply costs, and workplace injuries among staff. The BridgeAir™ air-assisted lateral transfer and repositioning mattress and the ACE Program (Alleviate Costly Expenses) address these issues with clinically tested, cost-effective solutions. Let’s explore how these solutions improve patient transfers, reduce staff injuries, and optimize healthcare budgets—without sacrificing care quality.
BridgeAir™: A Solution for Safe and Efficient Patient Handling
Reducing Caregiver Strain and Preventing Injuries
Manual patient transfers are a leading cause of musculoskeletal injuries in healthcare workers. BridgeAir™ reduces lateral transfer force by 80-90%, significantly lowering physical strain on staff.
A controlled study confirmed that BridgeAir™ reduced the sustained force during lateral transfers by 88.4% (low air loss mattress to stretcher) and 84% (stretcher to low air loss mattress) compared to a draw sheet. These reductions are crucial for minimizing workplace injuries and associated costs.
Improved Microclimate for Patient Comfort
BridgeAir™ underwent rigorous clinical testing to ensure it maintains an optimal microclimate, which is essential for preventing pressure injuries. Tests confirmed no clinically significant increase in temperature or humidity when placing BridgeAir™ under a patient, making it safe for extended use underneath a patient.
Additionally, the BridgeAir™ mattress surpasses industry standards for breathability, with a water vapor transmission rate well above the threshold for breathable fabrics. This allows moisture to dissipate, reducing the risk of skin breakdown.
Flexible, Cost-Effective Implementation
BridgeAir™ is available in both single-patient use and reusable models, providing hospitals with options that align with their infection control and budgetary needs.
Additional features include:
Radiolucency & MRI compatibility – Safe for use in imaging and radiology environments.
Multiple size options – Fits a variety of patient populations and care settings.
Compatible with most major air supply units, ensuring seamless integration into existing workflows.
The ACE Program: Reducing Healthcare Costs Without Compromising Quality
Identifying and Eliminating Overspending
Many hospitals unknowingly overspend on single-use patient handling products. The ACE Program identifies cost-saving opportunities and provides a structured transition to clinically effective, lower-cost solutions.
One health system reduced its annual spending by 22%, a savings reinvested into its Safe Patient Handling Program.
Seamless Transition and Minimal Training Required
One of the key advantages of the ACE Program is its plug-and-play implementation approach, which requires minimal staff training. This ensures a smooth transition while maintaining patient care quality.
The ACE Program offers a comprehensive suite of patient handling products, including:
Lateral Air Transfer Systems - Safely move patients with minimal effort, reducing the risk of staff injuries.
Repositioning Systems - Prevent pressure injuries through powered and manual systems.
Slide Sheets - A simple alternative option to AIR transfer solutions.
Rollboards - Advanced technology for safer, more comfortable transfer boards
By standardizing equipment and using data-driven cost analysis, hospitals can streamline their safe patient handling strategy without disrupting operations.
Key Benefits for Health Systems
Lower Costs Without Compromising Quality – The ACE Program provides high-quality, clinically tested alternatives, helping hospitals reduce patient handling expenses without sacrificing safety or effectiveness.
Injury Prevention and Workforce Retention - Reducing caregiver injuries leads to lower workers’ compensation claims and improved staff retention.
Compliance with Safety and Infection Control Standards - BridgeAir™ meets strict radiolucency and MRI compatibility standards, making it a safe and effective choice for a variety of healthcare settings. The single-patient-use mattress also supports infection control protocols by reducing cross-contamination risks.
Hospitals and health systems can benefit significantly from integrating BridgeAir™ and the ACE Program into their patient handling strategy. These clinically tested solutions and cost-reduction programs help facilities:
Enhance patient and staff safety.
Reduce unnecessary expenditures.
Improve operational efficiency.
To learn how BridgeAir™ and the ACE Program can optimize your hospital’s patient handling and cost-efficiency, schedule a consultation with EZ Way today.
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