Rena
Subj: RE: mattressesThe 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.
Date: 12/3/2003 6:25:09 AM Pacific Standard Time
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From: Kathy Archibald [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 8:39 AM
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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
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----- Original Message -----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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Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2003 12:23 PM
Subject: RE: mattresses
Rena R. Shephard, MHA, RN, FACDONA, RAC-C
Healthcare Consultant
