Falls and fractures in older people are often preventable. Reducing falls and fractures is important for maintaining the health, wellbeing and independence of older people, and avoiding the risk of additional health complications caused by falling.
Did you know?
- 30% of people aged 65 and over will fall at least once a year. For those aged 80 and over it is 50%1
- Falls are the number one reason older people are taken to the emergency department in a hospital2
- In around 5% of cases a fall leads to a fracture and hospitalisation3
- Short and long-term outlooks are generally poor following a hip fracture, with an increased one-year mortality of 18-33%4
Spearhead’s wireless fall prevention and monitoring system eliminates trip hazards presented by cables, making it safer than traditional wired systems. It also avoids cable damage caused by trips or heavy equipment such as hoists. Making the move to wireless allows for flexible positioning of devices within a room and the system can be easily expanded and modified to meet changing needs, making it an adaptable and future-proof solution.
New innovations
Recently we have introduced some innovative new fall prevention and monitoring solutions:
- Crash Mat with built-in wireless nurse call alert to prevent a resident remaining on the floor undetected for an unknown length of time after falling from bed
- Wireless Incontinence Bed and Chair Alert Pads activate the nurse call system when urinary incontinence occurs, alerting staff to attend to the resident
- Wireless Window & Door Sensor activates the nurse call system when a window or door is opened
Ask for a product demonstration
Seeing the fall prevention products being demonstrated helps with understanding how they operate, allows you to ask questions and make an informed decision.
Contact Spearhead today to arrange your free onsite no-obligation product demonstration.
(1/2/3/4) NHS Guidance, Falls: applying All Our Health (updated 25th February 2022)
Tel: 0345 180 1800
Email: sales@spearheadhealthcare.com
Online: www.spearheadhealthcare.com
Links
Wireless Crash Mat with Nurse Call Alert: https://shop.spearheadhealthcare.com/Catalogue/Care-Equipment/Fall-Prevention/Wireless-Fall-Prevention/Wireless-Crash-Mat-with-Nurse-Call-Alert-W-ACM-T
Wireless Incontinence Bed Alert Pad: https://shop.spearheadhealthcare.com/Catalogue/Care-Equipment/Fall-Prevention/Wireless-Fall-Prevention/Wireless-Incontinence-Bed-Alert-Pad-W-BAM-WET-T
Wireless Incontinence Chair Alert Pad: https://shop.spearheadhealthcare.com/Catalogue/Care-Equipment/Fall-Prevention/Wireless-Fall-Prevention/Wireless-Incontinence-Chair-Alert-Pad-W-CAM-WET-T
Wireless Window & Door Sensor: https://shop.spearheadhealthcare.com/Catalogue/Care-Equipment/Fall-Prevention/Wireless-Fall-Prevention/Wireless-Window-Door-Sensor-W-WDS
