INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Sentida 7-i – The intelligent nursing home bed
With sentida 7-i, wissner-bosserhoff does not only continue the success story of universal and low nursing beds, it also sets new standards in electronics and intelligent sensors, which previously had only been available for hospital beds. At the same time, the nursing home bed maintains the cozy design that distinguishes all wissner-bosserhoff products. Tailored to […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Arrive Digital Marketing
Arrive is a marketing agency with significant experience and understanding of the care industry, and known for creative, digital campaigns which engage audiences and drive enquiries for operators. Using bespoke insight and data, combined with their wealth of knowledge within the sector, Arrive are helping care operators to target specific, local audiences using cost-effective and […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: SafeSense intelligent bed sensor system
Sustainable fall prevention for utmost safety. This is what the SafeSense bed exit assistance system of wissner-bosserhoff stands for. On a national average, the annual number of falls in nursing homes and hospitals is 1.5 falls per bed*. The consequences of falls to a patient’s health are often very serious for elderly people and, in […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: SafeLift mobilisation assistant
The new wissner-bosserhoff care bed operating concept has recently been awarded the prestigious Plus X Award in no less than five out of seven categories (Innovation, High Quality, Design, Ease of Use and Ergonomics). Movement and mobility have a positive effect on many fields of nursing work and have a preventive effect. Early mobilisation for […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: PillTime – Where technology meets community pharmacy
The recent Medication Errors Report commissioned by The Department of Health and Social Care estimates that 237 million medication errors occur in the UK every year.(1) Within care homes, 92.8% of errors occurred in the administration stage.(2) As carers have to sort through numerous medications for many patients, the risk of human error is high. Even small errors could […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: SafeFree – The patented side guard system
For operators and nursing staff, handling side guards is a real dilemma associated with serious liability risks. Side guards that offer “too little protection” can lead to serious falls. Side guards that offer “too much protection” can, on the other hand, be legally seen as a freedom-depriving measure and lead to criminal prosecution. SafeFree® makes […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Getting to grips with Assistive Technology
As with any new device, new assistive technology can sometimes take a little while to get used to. To help our clients begin the learning curve and the short journey to realising the full benefits of their assistive technology, our friendly, experienced AT engineers have shared a list of top hints, tips and tricks: • […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Medication errors in care homes – PillTime can help
The recent Medication Errors Report commissioned by The Department of Health and Social Care estimates that 237 million medication errors occur every year. This is an alarming statistic, but what does it mean for care homes? Six care home studies were included in the report which measured errors in prescribing, monitoring, dispensing and administration. Within […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: JLA Commercial Laundry, Catering, Medical & Heating
JLA is the UK’s leading provider of commercial laundry, catering, medical and heating solutions. With an excellent reputation for innovation and service, JLA are the partner of choice for thousands of care homes and care groups across the UK, making life easier for everyone JLA work with. JLA has developed unbeatable products designed specifically for […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Apetito – Sustainable meals for the health & social care sector
At apetito we are proud to supply meals that are tasty, nutritious, and crafted with care by our chefs using high-quality ingredients. Our meals don’t just meet dietary needs, they promote well-being by turning an everyday meal occasion into a stand out dining experience. And our market leading customer service means you’ll be supported by […]
