We’ve all slept on a bad mattress. It doesn’t make for a good night’s sleep under normal conditions. For those with medical needs or requirements, the wrong mattress can exacerbate the injury or even cause further discomfort or harm. If you are tasked with purchasing...
At EMP, we talk a lot about beds and comfort, but there is one area we haven’t talked about as much. That’s the sleep quality for our patients. We know that bodies heal faster with good quality sleep, and having a good quality mattress is just part of the equation....
Are you adequately protecting your medical-grade mattresses? Protecting them with a properly fitted mattress cover will help extend the life of your mattress and mattress inserts. All EMP mattress covers are fluid-proof, non-allergenic, antibacterial, antimicrobial,...
Falls are the leading cause of injury and death in seniors in British Columbia. Over 500 hospitalizations of seniors are a result of falls from their bed at home or in a healthcare residence. Here are a few suggestions, technology, and products to help prevent falls...
What does better communication mean for healthcare? It means better patient care, the ability to more accurately diagnose and treat, and increased efficiencies across the entire healthcare system. One model of communication in healthcare we like is the RESPECT model....