Reducing those avoidable costs requires a safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM) program utilizing the right equipment, effective training, demonstrated competency, and consistent use of the equipment when it is needed.

Healthcare leaders face a difficult challenge. They must protect caregivers from injury, provide safe patient care, retain staff, and control costs, all while managing workforce shortages and increasing patient acuity. Many facilities have already invested in safe patient handling equipment. However, equipment alone does not guarantee successful outcomes. Organizations often discover that inconsistent training, poor compliance, inadequate competency validation, or workflow challenges limit...

Learn how the BridgeSTAR™ System helps healthcare facilities improve turning and repositioning compliance, reduce caregiver strain, support skin integrity, and enhance patient comfort.