SedMed and Montefiore Einstein Wakefield Campus Launch QI Study to Measure Impact of Toilet Lift Assist in Preventing Falls, Staff Injuries During Toilet Transfers
Summary
Its Magnet Hospital accreditation underscores its commitment to nursing excellence and a supportive staff environment. Montefiores Acute Rehabilitation Medicine Unit is partnering with SedMed, a Connecticut-based company specializing in durable medical equipment, for a quality improvement study. The technology was introduced by 4th-year medical student Lindsay Kramer, who connected SedMed with supervising physicians Dr. Anne F. Ambrose and Dr. Aye Mon Win. Since April, all patient bathrooms in the Rehabilitation Unit have been equipped with the SedMed Toilet Lift Assist. Research shows 80% of older adult falls occur in bathrooms, and 24% of healthcare worker compensation claims stem from overexertion, highlighting the need for solutions like SedMeds.