Bath Safety
Approximately 80 percent of
home accidents occur
in the bathroom,
but most of those accidents can
be prevented with the right
safety products. That statistic
demonstrates that there is plenty
of opportunity for a provider to
grow its business by stocking
bathroom safety products.
The key is to offer a wide array
of solutions that can fit clients’
unique needs. Talk to the patient
or caregiver to get a solid sense of
the challenges and situation.
Because bathing is universal
and the Baby Boomer demographic
increasingly needs these
solutions, the retail appeal of
bath safety is clear. But that also
means big box stores are now
part of the competition and they
aren’t shy about discounting.
To compete, HME retailers
need to lean hard on their reputation
for being knowledgeable,
convenient, personalized service
and quality products. To help you
maintain your expertise, here
are some new and bedrock bath
safety product offerings:
Assisted Living Technologies
Walabot HOME
Walabot HOME allows seniors independence, safety through fall detection device
The Walabot HOME is a high-tech, fall-alert system that is designed specifically for the user’s bathroom. This device is the first of its kind to not require a wearable necklace or bracelet. Instead, it rests on the user’s bathroom wall. The device begins by learning the user’s bathroom. Then, it monitors for situations that indicate a fall. If a fall occurs, the Walabot HOME contacts the emergency contact through a two-way phone call and a text message. If the user stands up, the alarm will be disabled.
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
Competitive Edge Line 3-in-1 Folding Commode
Folding commode features lid, folds easily for storage
The improved Competitive Edge Line 3-in-1 Folding Commode comes with a lid and stores flat for storage and transportation. In addition, it allows tool-free assembly with a plastic snap on seat and 7.5 qt commode bucket, and provides durability through its powder-coated, steel-welded construction. The commode can be used in a few different ways to serve the customer as necessary, according to Lauren Abeles, product manager of breast pumps personal care and commodes for Drive DeVilbiss. Some of its main uses are as a bedside commode, directly over a toilet, and as a raised toilet seat.
BackEmbrace LLC
3-in-1 Folding Commode
Drive DeVilbiss adds improved commode chair to product line
The 3-in-1 Folding Commode of the Competitive Edge Line from Drive DeVilbiss now comes with a lid. Features include a plastic snap-on seat, 7.5-quart commode bucket and grey powder-coated, steel-welded construction for added strength and durability. The chair stores flat for convenience and assembly is tool-free.
MHI Safe-er-Grip
Safe-er-Grip Suction Cup Balance Assist Bar
Safe-er-Grip balance bar gets new chrome finish
- Available in new chrome finish and in lengths of 12 inches or 16 inches.
- Suction cup design requires no tools for installation and can be secured on any smooth, flat, non-porous surface for safer tub entries and exits.
- Flip-up tabs make it easy to attach, remove and relocate to different areas in the bathroom.
Clarke Health Care Products Inc.
Aquatec Ergo Shower and Commode Chairs
Clarke rolls out new line of shower and commode chairs
- Features new contoured seats and overlays for a more upright and stable seating position and a 5-degree pre-tilt seat.
- Stainless steel frame requires low-maintenance from users and caregivers.
- Ergo line includes the Ergo Dual VIP tilt and recline, Ergo VIP tilt-in-space with increased tilt angle, and Ergo transit and Ergo SP self-propelled models.
SHOWER SHIRT Co. LLC
SHOWER SHIRT
Water-resistant garment protects chest surgery patients
The SHOWER SHIRT is a new, patented, water-resistant garment to protect chest
surgery patients with post-surgical drains, tubes, dialysis catheters and medi-ports
from water while showering. Surgery patients
are routinely instructed by surgeons not to
shower unprotected until surgical drains, catheters,
or ports are removed — which can span
up to three weeks for mastectomy patients,
and many months for dialysis patients.
MHI Safe-er-Grip
Safety Bar
Permanent Mount Grab with Modern Design
MHI’s new bath 18 in. safety bar mounts horizontally
or vertically to standard wall stud spacing.
An ergonomic design and finish is made to
complement modern bathroom designs and its
ABS plastic construction has a max load bearing
weight capacity of 500 pounds.
EZ-ACCESS
TILT Toilet Incline Lift
Toilet Incline Lift Helps Users Safely Use the Commode
The TILT Toilet Incline Lift helps provide bathroom
safety by lifting to patients’ natural body movement.
Weighing 34 pounds, the unit can be installed in about
15 minutes. It attaches directly to the bowl, which
offers greater stability. The TILT moves the user 7-1/2" forward for clearing obstructions and rising from the
bowl. This also positions the user’s shoulders over
their feet for optimal balance and positioning. The unit
accommodates users 5'2" to 6'4" and bowl heights of
14" to 21".
Graham-Field
Lumex
Hand-Held Shower Head Offers 5 Spray Options
The Lumex hand-held showerhead’s
pray options let users
help safely bathe children and
adults with special needs.
The showerhead can be easily
installed in minutes on any
standard shower arm. Options
include bubbling, massage,
half saturating and pause spray
functions.
MOVABOWL
MOVABOWL
Movable Toilet Eases the Bathroom Process
- The MOVABOWL is a movable and flushable toilet,
assists people with disabilities and their caregivers
with using the toilet.
- The design allows the toilet bowl to travel out
of the bathroom to where the disabled person
is located, and the mobile toilet bowl returns to
the docking station in the bathroom and can be
flushed.
- The process eliminates the handling of waste, and
in most cases, nurses no longer have to sterilize
commode chairs or bed pans.