Solutions : Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy

"I find the Outta Bed® extremely helpful in turning over, getting out of bed and supporting a pillow in bed to keep from falling out.

As a bonus, it is also easy to install and built to last."

W.R. Kellas

"I have been using the Outta BedTM and it is awesome.

I love it because it lets me get up much easier than before and I use it to position myself in bed at night.

It makes my life much easier. Thank you so much."

B. Mayse, Disability Advocate Diagnosed with MS in 1990

As a physical therapist or occupational therapist it is important to know how products affect patient outcomes.

Often marketing materials show different uses than their actual intended use. Knowing what to look for and what to avoid will improve outcomes and acts as a form of risk management. For example:

Entrapment and bed sores are a growing problem yet often unknown and/or undisclosed. Below will help give you an idea of what we are talking about.

ENTRAPMENT

BED SORES - PRESSURE POINTS

See what rolling into a common bed assist can cause.

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our slideshow.

Common under-the-mattress bed assists increase pressure points.

Home beds are also at risk.

Having a better understanding of negative outcomes will help you make better choices and help you recommend better products like

Universal design and human factors are not marketing buzz words. They are intentional processes used to make a product safe and effective for therapeutic benefits like:

Balance control sit/stand

Postural stability

Lateral & Vertical support

Customizable to user needs

Reduce secondary causes

Full weight transfers: floor attachment recommended

Multiple attachment options: floor, bed frame, wall.

Minimal design decreasing:

Visual perception deficits

Sense of isolation

No vertical bars to increase injuries, increase entrapment risk or cause entrapment during a bed fall

Edge of Bed Guide without negative effects

ADDITIONAL benefits for Activities of Daily Living:

Dressing & grooming edge of bed

Balance support: sit-stand and stand-to walk

Caregiver assistance, injury reduction

Pivot transfers to and from bed to and from: chair/bedside commode/wheelchair

Many are unaware that bed aids/assists, bed bars, transfer aids are often medical devices. Removing "bed rail" from the name does not remove the risks. Don't get caught in this dangerous knowledge gap.

Things to be aware of if you file a claim for reimbursement:

New government mandates for safety & efficacy do not accommodate ignorance, speculation or theory.

Manner in which equipment or device will restore or improve bodily function should be explained.

See how you and your clients can benefit from :

OUTTA BED® BROCHURE 1.34MG

OUTTA BED® IN-DEPTH USER BOOKLET 487KB

BED MOBILITY FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT FACILITATION 25KB

Learn more about FDA Bed Safety Guidelines:

HBSW Assessment

HBSW Guidance

link

ICGI prides itself on focusing on quality and transparency.

People have the right to know about the benefits, risks and product limitations.
We encourage questions and feedback.

Bed Mobility ToolTM

Updated March 3, 2008