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The
problem we've had with the winged mattresses is primarily on our short-stay
unit. They interfere with bed mobility and transfers and impair therapy
participation. The risks definitely outweigh the benefits on that
unit. A few of our LTC resident dislike them. We've had comments
like: "I feel like I'm a hot dog in a bun" and "I feel like I'm in a
foxhole in the warzone again". Anyway, they definitely are not the end-all
answer.
too bad we couldn't have traded, we just bought
winged mattresses and donated our flat mattresses to a grant foundation.
did you have problems with survey with the winged mattresses?
Kathy Archibald RN Living Center Supervisor FAX
1-208-547-2790 Voice 1-208-547-2771 email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2003
12:23 PM
Subject: RE: mattresses
We
are looking for new mattresses for our beds on our rehab. unit.
Currently, we have winged mattresses which are interfering with the mobility
of many of these residents. We would like to purchase some flat
mattresses with pressure reduction components if possible. I would
appreciate anyone's input regarding resources we can check out. Thank you -
please e-mail me privately at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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