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Medical grade mattresses for prevention and treatment

by emp | Sep 14, 2021 | Mattresses

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...

Using technology to prevent falls before they happen

by emp | May 11, 2021 | Elderly, Safety

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...

Important Home Safety Precautions for Seniors

by emp | Apr 15, 2020 | Seniors

We live in a day where technology is making our lives so much easier. Many of our parents who choose to live at home install emergency response systems on their person or throughout their home so they can easily call for help when needed. But, at Essential Medical...

Why you need an interdepartmental health care safety team

by emp | Aug 8, 2018 | Health Care, Safety

We all know that hospitals and health care facilities need to work as an interdepartmental team to treat patients. The same goes for your patient safety team. A mix of doctors, nurses, technicians, and other health care staff should be on your team and here’s why:...

How to increase pediatric patient health and safety in hospitals

by emp | May 9, 2018 | Pediatrics, Safety

Pediatric patients can be difficult as they often exaggerate, understate, or are not able to accurately communicate their injury or condition. That’s why healthcare professionals need to take extra care to provide the highest quality of care for these young patients....