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Carousel Sliding Transfer Bench 2.0 now available with POWER SLIDE.
Carousel Sliding Transfer Bench 2.0 now available with POWER SLIDE.
Platinum Health Introduces the innovative PerfectHeight™ Raised Toilet Seat
Platinum Health announced today the introduction of the PerfectHeight™ Raised Toilet Seat. Designed in the USA by the company’s team of healthcare professionals, the PerfectHeight™ solves the twofold dilemma long associated with raised toilet seats: What height is right for me? And, what happens when my health conditions change?
How to Safely Transfer Patients
One of the top occupational hazards for health care professionals might surprise you. Beyond the more obvious biological or stress-related or chemical dangers, health care workers often face ergonomic hazards from improper patient transfers.
Transferring a person in and out of a wheelchair, gurney or bed can put undue stress on the back, arms and shoulders; it can put the patient in danger as well.
Learning the correct way to transfer a patient will prevent undue wear and tear on your body and will keep patients as safe and comfortable as possible.