Body UP® Evolution Helps Prevent Healthcare Workplace Injuries

Body UP® Evolution Helps Prevent Healthcare Workplace Injuries

Body UP® Evolution knows one of the keys to preventing healthcare workplace injuries is to utilize a safe and easy to use patient lift device.  Body UP® Evolution has revolutionized the industry with its lightweight patient lift, making patient transfer safer for both the patient and the healthcare worker.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends healthcare workers not lift more than 35 pounds at a time. More often than not, though, nurses and other caregivers inevitably end up with back injuries due to heavy lifting and improper patient lift devices.

The fact of the matter is, healthcare workplace injuries cost employers billions of dollars annually in workers’ compensation claims. Results from the American Nurses’ Association’s 2011 health and safety survey provide evidence of the need for safer patient lift devices. Some of the findings of the survey include:

• 80 percent of nurses with neck, back, or shoulder pain caused by the job frequently work despite the pain.

• 13 percent say they had been injured three or more times on the job within a year, compared to seven percent 10 years ago.

• 62 percent stated sustaining a disabling musculoskeletal injury is one of their top three work environment concerns.

• 6 in 10 nurses agree that health and safety concerns influence their decision to continue practicing in the nursing field.

In addition, an aging healthcare workforce increases the risks of sustaining an on-the-job injury. Study after study confirms the need for better equipment to aid healthcare workers in lifting and transferring patients to and from bed, to the restroom, and to the car.

Body UP® Evolution provides the safest and most cost-effective lift device for the healthcare community. Benefits include:

• Portability – it is lightweight, easy to use, and eco-friendly, requiring no batteries

• Financially practical – it replaces four other pieces of DME, including commode chairs and wheelchairs

• Easy to store – When not in use, simply fold it up and put it away, saving space

There is no doubt healthcare workers bear the brunt of physical work and, as a result, sustain more workers’ comp injuries than just about any other profession. Utilizing a safer method of patient lift can prevent many workplace injuries, saving an employer time, money, and happier and healthier employees.

To your health and mobility! Body UP®, www.rehabresultsllc.com Body UP® is not the Hoyer Lift. Body UP® differs from the Hoyer Lift because of its light-weight, portable, and eco-friendly design. Body UP® is a safe and dignified patient transfer. Going from wheelchair to any desired location has never been easier!

Body UP® Evolution keeps healthcare workers safe

Body UP® Evolution keeps healthcare workers safe.

Body UP® Evolution has revolutionized the patient lift industry with its eco-friendly and lightweight patient lift device. More than creating an easy-to-use and dignified patient lift system, Body UP ® Evolution is set to transform the healthcare industry.

First developed and sold in Europe, Body UP® Evolution has finally made it to the United States. An all-in-one piece of equipment, Body UP® Evolution’s patient lift is more economical than similar devices because it takes the place of at least four pieces of equipment used by the mobility-challenged, including:

• Transport chair
• Patient lift
• Commode chair
• Shower chair

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides some staggering statistics relating to healthcare worker injuries and the need for safer patient transfer methods. In particular, the CDC notes that healthcare workers experience more serious workplace injuries, such as musculoskeletal disorders, than workers in the mining, construction, and manufacturing industries.

In yet another study of healthcare workers’ compensation claims for back injuries, nursing aides and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) ranked fifth and ninth, respectively, among all occupations, as those most at risk for such injuries. Moreover, nursing aides are at a higher risk of sustaining back injuries than lumbermen, material handlers, and laborers.

From January 1995 to December 2000, 1,728 nursing personnel were followed before and after implementation of a safer transport of nursing home residents. These healthcare workers were advised and trained on how to properly use equipment to lift and transfer patients.

The results showed a significant reduction in injuries involving resident handling, workers’ compensation costs, and lost work day injuries. As a matter of fact, when injury rates associated with patient handling were examined, workers’ compensation claims rates per 100 healthcare staff were reduced by 61 percent; Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordable injury rates decreased by 46 percent; and first reports of employee injury rates were reduced by 35 percent.

Preventing healthcare worker workplace injuries is imperative to preserving the health of nursing and care giver personnel. The Body UP® Evolution patient lift not only helps prevent healthcare workplace injuries, it also is a more economical and dignified patient lift device. With its durable frame, minimal upkeep, and multi-tasking abilities, the Body UP® Evolution patient lift device will serve the needs of the mobility-challenged for years to come.

To your health and mobility! Body UP®, www.rehabresultsllc.comBody UP® is not the Hoyer Lift. Body UP® differs from the Hoyer Lift because of its light-weight, portable, and eco-friendly design. Body UP® is a safe and dignified patient transfer. Going from wheelchair to any desired location has never been easier!

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Patient Transfer Revolutionized by Body UP® Evolution

Body UP® Evolution revolutionizes patient transfer.

Because manual patient transfer in the home can be dangerous for both healthcare staff and patients, alternative methods continue to be studied and developed. Body UP® Evolution understands the needs of the mobility-impaired and has revolutionized the industry with its more dignified and eco-friendly patient transfer system.

Challenges for the Mobility-Impaired

Going to and from the bed, the house, and even the car can be difficult for someone with a mobility impairment. It is something that can come with age or debilitating joint diseases, such as arthritis, osteoporosis and podiatric problems.

In addition to being confined to one’s home or hospital bed, the inability to safely lift and transfer patients can lead to physical and psychological issues, including:

• Muscle atrophy
• Muscle pain
• Pressure sores
• Incontinence
• Depression
• Sensory Deprivation
• Delirium
• Dementia

There are many mobility products that allow the elderly and mobility-impaired to get out and enjoy life almost as well as they did prior to their disability. A safe patient transfer device not only allows the mobility-impaired to engage in day-to-day functions, it also provides a dignified method for patient transfer and patient lift.

In addition, Medicare generally pays up to 80 percent of the cost of durable medical equipment with a doctor’s approval. Not to mention the fact that Body UP® Evolution’s patient transfer can save money by replacing other assistance equipment including power lifters, commode chairs, bath/shower seats, car/van access lifters, and can even replace your home wheelchair for most daily activities.

Furthermore, Body UP® Evolution’s patient transfer saves space. Compared to other patient transfer devices like the Hoyer Lift, Body UP® Evolution’s patient-friendly design make its presence very discreet when not in use.

Improving Quality of Life

People are living longer than ever. Today, 30 million Americans are seniors. By 2050, there are expected to be almost 90 million American seniors. Enabling seniors and the mobility-impaired to live active and independent lives for as long as possible, as well as those that care for them, will go a long way in improving quality of life.

To your health and mobility! Body UP®, www.rehabresultsllc.com. Body UP® is not the Hoyer Lift. Body UP® differs from the Hoyer Lift because of its light-weight, portable, and eco-friendly design. Body UP® is a safe and dignified patient transfer. Going from wheelchair to any desired location has never been easier!

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Body UP® knows how to avoid injuries during patient lift and patient transfer

Body UP® Evolution helps prevent workplace injuries.

Body UP® understands the difficulties many caregivers have when it comes to patient lift and patient transfer. From torn rotator cuff to debilitating back injuries, healthcare workers literally risk their own safety simply doing the job of caring for their patients.

Healthcare Wide Hazards

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare employees suffer more than 200,000 work-related injuries every year. The cost of worker’s compensation in this industry has reached almost $1 billion annually, with healthcare workers in nursing homes twice as likely as workers in other industries to suffer on-the-job injuries.
Healthcare workers most at risk are those required to lift patients and perform safe patient transfer from a wheelchair, Hoyer Lift, or other device. Common injuries include:

• low back pain
• herniated discs - a condition in which the discs in the spinal column bulge out, placing pressure on the nerves in the back
• strained muscles
• pulled and/or torn ligaments
• disc degradation

Suffering a workplace injury can result in an out-of-work status for the healthcare employee for an extended period of time, increase the workload of other healthcare facility staff, shortage of staff, and increased fatigue for healthcare employees.

Safe Patient Handling and Ergonomic Solutions

The healthcare industry, according to a study published in the American Journal of Public Health, ranks alongside construction, trucking, and meatpacking as one of the most dangerous industries in terms of non-fatal injuries in the United States. Better training of staff and more ergonomically-designed equipment are key factors in decreasing the numbers of healthcare work-related injuries.

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) recommends minimizing patient lift as much as possible. Proper assist devices for safe patient lift and patient transfer may help decrease healthcare worker injuries.

Unlike the Hoyer Lift, the Body UP® patient lift and patient transfer equipment if light-weight, portable, and eco-friendly. Safe and convenient, the Body UP® patient lift also can be used in place of power lifters, commode chairs, bath/shower seats, and car/van access lifters.

Compared to the price of rotator cuff and back surgeries, the Body UP® patient lift and patient transfer equipment is a fraction of the cost. Not to mention, Body UP® is the ultimate patient lift and patient transfer equipment that will give you the best return on your investment!

To your health and mobility! Body UP®, www.rehabresultsllc.com Body UP® is not the Hoyer Lift. Body UP® differs from the Hoyer Lift because of its light-weight, portable, and eco-friendly design. Body UP® is a safe and dignified patient transfer. Going from wheelchair to any desired location has never been easier!

Body Up® knows an independent person is a happy person

Body Up® Patient Lift Evolution

Finding a comfortable and suitable retirement community that meets all your needs, including wheelchair access and storage for items such as patient lifts, can be a challenge. Body Up® knows knowledge of the healthcare needs of the senior community can go a long way in ensuring those needs are met.

Aging is a time of adaptation and change, and planning for the future will make sure your needs, or the needs of a loved one, are fully met. Many seniors choose to remain in their home as long as possible. When planning ahead, certain needs should be considered:

• Financial needs. Long-term care can be expensive, and balancing the care you need with where you want to live requires careful evaluation of your budget. You may consider moving to a facility with more onsite care or easier maintenance, or modifying your home and using in-home help if necessary.
• Social and emotional needs. As you age, your social networks may change. Make sure you have continuing opportunities for maintaining and building new social networks. If you become housebound, it can have an adverse effect on your mental health.
• Physical and medical needs. As you age, you may need some help with physical needs, including activities of daily living. This could range from shopping, cleaning, and cooking to intensive help with bathing, toileting, eating, and assistance with medication.

When seniors decide to leave the home, it often is to transition to an Assisted Living Community (ALC) where they retain most of their independence. ALCs serve two primary functions: assist with meal preparation and administer medications.

According to the National Center for Assisted Living, 92 percent of residents who move out of Assisted Living Communities do so because of health reasons. In addition, residents of ALCs typically deal with one or more chronic health conditions. These include an array of issues with the 10 most common being:

1. High Blood Pressure
2. Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
3. Heart Disease
4. Depression
5. Arthritis
6. Osteoporosis
7. Diabetes
8. COPD and allied conditions
9. Cancer
10. Stroke

Continuing to thrive as you age means learning how to maintain your independence for as long as possible. This may mean modifying your own home, or it could mean moving to an Assisted Living Community with more support options on site. Patient Lift equipment increases the ability to travel and move around. In doing so, it allows you to remain independent for as long as possible.

To your health and mobility!
Body UP®, www.rehabresultsllc.com
Body UP® is not the Hoyer Lift. Body UP® differs from the Hoyer Lift because of its light weight, portable, and eco-friendly design. Body UP® is a safe and dignified patient transfer. Going from wheelchair to any desired location has never been easier!

Body Up® safely helps transfer patients for caregivers

Body Up® provides caregiver solutions

Body Up® understands that there are a lot of people involved in the care of patients and loved ones with limited mobility. Are you a live-in caregiver? Are you currently caring for someone who suffers from mobility impairment? Are you getting frustrated with the devices you have to use to get them from one place or position to another? Are you actually that someone with limited mobility and feel helpless because of your constant dependency on others?

If one of these situations is yours, then Body Up® can help you! We now offer an evolutionary transport device that is also infused with a commode function and act as a shower chair. Simplify actions such as: getting from a lying down to an upright position, going to the bathroom, taking a shower, getting in and out of a car, etc.

We are redefining convenience and putting the word dignity back into your vocabulary. Easy to use. Easy to store. Easy to purchase. The Body Up® lift does not require batteries or charging which makes it very transportable. No worrying about having to find an outlet or waiting for it to power up. It is very durable and requires minimal upkeep of the seat and lifting straps. This lift is also latex free. And although the lift itself is only a total of 42 pounds, it actually has a weight capacity of up to 220 pounds!

Do not wait one more minute of another day. End the hindrance of having to use more than one device for multiple tasks. Restore the dignity within yourself or that of the person you are caring for. Contact one of our representatives and get your confidence back now!

To your health and mobility!
Body UP®, www.rehabresultsllc.com
Body UP® is not the Hoyer Lift. Body UP® differs from the Hoyer Lift because of it's light weight, portable, and eco-friendly design. Body UP® is a safe and dignified patient transfer. Going from wheelchair to any desired location has never been easier!

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Body UP® patient transfer and patient lift system

Body UP® can help ease your frustrations

Body UP® is not the Hoyer Lift. We understand your wheelchair needs and we hope to be your choice for patient transfer and lift system. Whether you are caregiver, someone in need of assistance, family member, or friend. If you are person with limited mobility, you understand how frustrating it can be to need help with performing simple tasks such as getting out of the bed and using the bathroom.

Body Up® has created a lift that will ease that frustration and give you peace of mind. By incorporating patient life and sling technology, along with transportability and commode functions, our lift is literally an all-in-one tool in mobility healthcare. This life can essentially undertake a weight of up to 220 pounds.

Make the decision today to increase your quality of life, or that of the loved one(s) in which you are caring for. Limited mobility no longer has to infer helplessness or uselessness. Yes, you may need additional forms of assistance. Yes, it is more difficult to complete ordinary tasks. But No, you do not have to struggle with it any longer. The Body Up patient life is the key to giving you that extra help you need without the strain and hassle on the rest of your body or the body of your caretaker.

Usually a piece of equipment that can transport an entire person would be bulky and take up a lot of room. However, in addition to it being a useful tool, it is also easy to store. It is lightweight at approximately 42 lbs., yet sturdy, and can be very easily fastened shut and moved about. Also, due it this life being without complex machinery, motors, or batteries, it is completely GREEN and requires minimal upkeep.

Contact us for pricing information and order yours today!

To your health and mobility!
Body UP®, www.rehabresultsllc.com
Body UP® is not the Hoyer Lift. Body UP® differs from the Hoyer Lift because of it's light weight, portable, and eco-friendly design. Body UP® is a safe and dignified patient transfer. Going from wheelchair to any desired location has never been easier!