Get Moving Into Spring

After an especially brutal winter, many of us are feeling the onset of spring fever and are yearning to spend some time outdoors. Now is the perfect time to ensure that your residents have the mobility aids they need to remain active and independent this spring and beyond.

Tag F246, Accommodation of Needs, requires facilities to provide “furniture and adaptive equipment that enable residents to stand independently, transfer without assistance, maintain body symmetry, participate in resident-preferred activities and promote mobility and independence for residents in going to the bathroom.”1

Of course, the benefits of enhancing resident mobility go far beyond ensuring compliance with F tags. According to the Advancing Excellence campaign, mobile residents have stronger muscles and bones, which make them less likely to suffer fractures in the event of a fall. They also have improved heart and lung function, sleep better and are more alert. Additionally, mobile residents are more independent during activities of daily living and are less likely to be socially isolated.2

ProMed offers a suite of mobility products from leading manufacturers, including the following innovative items:

• The Lumex Uprise Onyx Folding Walker, a combination folding walker and rising aid, has secondary handles that provide stability while residents move from a seated to standing position. 
• Our lightweight aluminum transfer chair weighs just 19 pounds but supports residents weighing up to 300 pounds. Its back folds down for easy storage and transport. 
• The Spitfire EX three-wheeled compact travel scooter includes interchangeable color panels in red, blue and silver. It has a top speed of 5 mph and can travel nine miles before needing to be recharged. 
• Our aluminum rollator features a fold-up removable back support, padded seat and 6” casters with loop locks. Its soft-grip tires are ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. 

To learn more about these products and our complete line of Equipment Solutions, contact your territory manager, give us a call at (800) 648-5190 or visit us online at promedsupply.com.

References 

1. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. State Operations Manual. Appendix PP – Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities (Rev. 70, 01-07-11). Available at: https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_pp_guidelines_ltcf.pdf. Accessed February 24, 2014. 
2. Advancing Excellence in America’s Nursing Homes. Mobility. Available at: https://www.nhqualitycampaign.org/star_index.aspx?controls=mobilityexploregoal. Accessed February 24, 2014.