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Why would a hospital choose a reusable pressure injury prevention system instead of disposable products?

Reusable positioners are engineered for consistent clinical performance, long-term cost control, and patient safety. Unlike disposable products – which vary in quality, firmness, performance efficacy, skin safety and anti-microbial properties. Disposables must be used on a single patient, then discarded after limited use – the clinically proven reusable support solutions we offer maintain therapeutic positioning, pressure redistribution, and structural integrity over time, delivering predictable outcomes and reducing overall spend by a significant margin.

Actually, disposables do not typically have anti-bacterial properties in their materials. That is why they can only be used for one patient, then must be thrown away. Although disposables should be thrown away when contaminated (i.e from urine, stool, wound drainage, other fluids, etc) the contamination may not be visible or can be ignored, making it possible for the disposable wedge to be the root cause of nosocomial infection of a pressure wound.

Hospital-grade re-usable positioning devices for pressure injury prevention like the Bedsore Rescue Positioning cushions meet or exceed strict hospital regulatory standards because they are manufactured with infection-control antimicrobial materials.  Bacteria cannot grow on the surface. Soiling and debris can be easily cleaned with validated cleaning solutions commonly used in a hospital environment.

Reusable systems reduce total cost of ownership by lowering recurring supply expenses, minimizing waste, and supporting consistent patient positioning that helps prevent pressure injuries before they occur. The result is fewer pressure injury incidents, reduced staff time spent repositioning patients, improved patient comfort, and measurable savings that extend well beyond the initial purchase. CLICK HERE to see an example.

While disposable products may SEEM lower-cost at the point of purchase, reusable systems are exponentially more cost efficient investment because:  1. A single cushion can be used for multiple patients, rather than multiple cushions having to be purchased for each and every PIP patient. Simply put; you can buy 10 cushions at 36 dollars per patient ($360.00 dollars) or you can buy one re-usable for 10 patients ($8.90 per patient).

Re-usable cushions also lower hidden and intangible costs that are at the root of the billions of dollars spent by hospitals every year. Our BSR cushions consistently outperform disposable alternatives. By delivering predictable and reliably better performance over hundreds of uses, compliance is consistent. Reliability and consistency is the key to meaningful use. Saving on staff time, mitigating risks, lowering HAPI rates, and improving overall outcomes.

Our solutions are designed for acute-care and post-acute hospital environments, with a primary focus on:

  • ICU and step-down units
  • Med-Surg and telemetry floors
  • Post-surgical recovery units
  • Long-term acute care units (LTACH)

Our Bedsore Rescue Cushions and Pillows serve any care environment

  • Home Health & Hospice
  • Home care private caregivers.

We support nursing teams, nurse managers, wound care clinicians, and quality teams responsible for preventing hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs).

The solution addresses the root causes of pressure injuries, including:

  • Inadequate PI risk assessment; missed opportunity
  • Inadequate skin / wound assessment and care
  • Ineffective interventions
    • Inadequate pressure relief and redistribution of support weight
    • Inadequate mitigation of friction and shear
    • Inadequate management & containment of moisture
  • Inconsistent compliance with turning and repositioning protocols
  • Patient discomfort, resistance/intolerance to repositioning or resting in a turned position

By combining pressure relief, low-friction materials, and standardized repositioning support, it helps nursing teams execute best practices more consistently, which is key to reducing HAPI incidence and severity.

No. In fact, the goal is the opposite.

The solution is designed to:

  • Simplify turning and repositioning
  • Reduce physical strain on staff
  • Decrease time spent on manual adjustments
  • Improve compliance without adding documentation burden

Most units report smoother workflows and less staff fatigue, especially during high-acuity shifts.

Training is intentionally targeted toward meaningful use skills and how to manage common complications that are at the root cause of HAPI development.

Most nursing teams are fully comfortable using the solution and applying the principles of meaningful use within:

  • 15-30 minutes of in-service training
  • Supported by quick-reference guides and on-unit reinforcement

The solution fits seamlessly into existing turning and repositioning protocols – no major behavior changes required.

No. It supports and enhances existing protocols, as recommended by National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel  (NPIAP) and European Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (EPIAP).

The solution is designed to:

  • Align with current pressure injury prevention bundles
  • Reinforce best practices already required by policy
  • Improve consistency across shifts and caregivers

It complements your current mattress surfaces, turning schedules, and skin assessment routines.

Patient comfort is a key design consideration.

Benefits include:

  • Non pharmaceutical interventions to resolve issues that lead to refusal to turn;  Reduce fear,  movement pain and various other behavioral factors that can lead to refusal to turn.
  • Patient handling and positioning techniques that lower friction and shear while improving respiratory capacity and reduce reflux/regurgitation complications
  • Positioning techniques that improved overall comfort while maintaining optimal pressure relief offloading during extended bed rest

Many facilities report better patient cooperation and fewer complaints related to repositioning discomfort.

Yes. 

The solution is grounded as advised by National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPAIP) and European Pressure Injury Advisory Panels (EPIAP).

  • Established pressure injury prevention principles
  • Clinical best practices for reducing pressure, friction, and shear, moisture control
  • Real-world hospital pilot data and outcome tracking (where applicable)

Yes.

By making proper repositioning easier and more consistent, the solution helps:

  • Improve compliance with turning protocols
  • Reduce variation across staff and shifts
  • Supports documentation accuracy and quality initiatives. 
  • Supports accurate documentation intervention efforts and complications to demonstrate when HAPIs are unpreventable as defined by National Pressure Injury Panel.

This can be especially valuable during quality reviews, audits, and root-cause analyses.

Results vary by unit and patient population, but facilities commonly report:

  • Improved turning compliance
  • Reduced incidence and severity of pressure injuries
  • Fewer skin breakdown events related to friction and shear
  • Improved staff satisfaction and confidence in prevention efforts

Many hospitals begin with a 30–90 day pilot to measure unit-specific outcomes.

Pressure injuries are costly- both clinically and financially.

By helping prevent HAPIs, the solution can contribute to:

  • Reduced treatment costs
  • Lower risk exposure and penalties
  • Less staff time spent managing advanced wounds
  • Improved quality metrics

Cost justification is typically evaluated during a pilot or limited rollout.

Implementation support is provided upon request, and typically includes:

  • Virtual staff education & training
  • Unit-level workflow integration
  • Ongoing clinical support and check-ins
  • Outcome tracking guidance

The goal is to ensure smooth adoption without disrupting patient care.

Yes. We offer small and large positioning wedges for malnourished and Bariatric patients. (link to specifications chart)

Specific configurations may be recommended based on patient population.

Most hospitals begin with a limited pilot on a high-risk unit (often ICU or step-down).

This allows nursing leadership to:

  • Evaluate staff adoption
  • Measure clinical and workflow impact
  • Build a data-supported case for broader implementation

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