Overcoming Bathing Challenges for CNAs and Nurses: How Automation Can Help
Bathing patients is a fundamental yet challenging aspect of caregiving that Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and nurses face daily. Providing this essential care requires balancing safety, dignity, and comfort, but the process is often fraught with difficulties. From mobility issues to cognitive impairments, bathing can become a daunting task for caregivers and patients alike. Common […]
Bathing Safely: How Fully Autonomous Baths Protect Against Slip and Fall Incidents
In the quiet moments of daily life, a bath can be a sanctuary, a time to unwind and rejuvenate. Yet, for many, this seemingly simple ritual carries an unforeseen danger – the risk of slipping and falling. This peril becomes especially pronounced for the elderly and disabled, who face the brunt of fall-related injuries. In the United States alone, falls are the leading cause of injury among adults aged 65 and older, resulting in millions of emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and even fatalities. The need for a solution is evident, and it comes in the form of fully autonomous baths.