Journal
Configura during COVID19
The Covid-19 crisis has impacted everyone’s lives in a very significant way. As OT's before we can come up with the solutions for our clients of how they can go about their days in an independent and safe way, we must first and foremost have to rethink how we go about our own productive occupation and in a way that will continue to provide a safe and effective service.
The benefits of sleeping in zero gravity
Zero gravity – It sounds out of this world right? What if we said you can find it in the comfort of your own home? The feeling of weightlessness seems rather unachievable to us here on Earth. But, with the right bed, it’s not so hard to fathom.
PRO Mat Plus From Medstrom
Despite extensive education, staff at Leicester Royal Infirmary appeared to over rely on dynamic mattresses, putting strain on the availability of equipment, resulting in a regular daily waiting list putting the Trust at risk. This is in part due to the current emphasis on the prevention of pressure ulcers (PU) and staff are understandably nervous that the combination of standard foam mattresses, profiling bed frames, individualised repositioning regimens and patient/carer education may not be sufficient.