New Highly Breathable HoverMatt® SPU Improves Standard of Care for Patient Handling and Pressure Injury Prevention
ALLENTOWN, Pa., Oct. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- HoverTech International (www.HoverMatt.com), the leader in air-assisted safe patient handling, announces their new line of highly breathable HoverMatt® Single-Patient Use (SPU) (www.hovermatt.com/HoverMatt-Single-Patient) air transfer mattresses featuring fabric that exceeds the market standards for breathability. This enhancement protects the integrity of the patient's skin by minimizing heat and moisture buildup.
With the HoverMatt SPU, caregivers can safely transfer, turn and position patients without lifting or straining, as a cushion of air beneath the inflated device reduces the force required to move a patient by 80-90%. The HoverMatt SPU also eliminates shear and reduces friction, protecting the patient's skin and giving them a more comfortable experience.
As owner Dave Davis explains, "Since we first released the HoverMatt Single-Patient Use 10 years ago, fabric technology has improved. Although there have been no reported skin issues related to the several million HoverMatt SPUs that have been used over that time, a market leader always aspires to continue to improve. This latest product development reflects our commitment to innovation, driven by caregiver and patient needs."
In 2008, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services stopped providing reimbursement for hospital acquired pressure injuries, making healthcare facilities particularly sensitive to pressure injury prevention. Reducing exposure to shear and friction, as well as ensuring patients are on highly breathable products, are recognized as key factors in promoting healthy skin. The new highly breathable HoverMatt SPU addresses these factors to improve patient safety and satisfaction.
About HoverTech International:
Based in Allentown, PA, HoverTech International is the leader in air-assisted safe patient handling solutions that create a safer environment for both the caregiver and the patient. In addition to the HoverMatt® SPU, HoverTech offers a complete line of patient transfer and lift equipment, including the reusable HoverMatt® Air Transfer System (www.hovermatt.com/hovermatt) for lateral patient transfers and the unique HoverJack® Air Patient Lift (www.hovermatt.com/hoverjack) for vertical patient lifting. For more information go to:www.hovermatt.com
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