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Inpatient Unit Needs Continued
Portable Lift Bedpan & Urinal Washers (2) Recumbent Stepper
$21,407 | Replacement $51,532 | Replacement $10,266 | New (Additional Unit)
Many patients at GBGH face mobility For patients with limited mobility, whether due to Recovery is a journey. For many patients
challenges that make even the simplest illness, injury, or recovery, maintaining personal at GBGH, regaining strength after illness,
movements—like sitting up or transferring hygiene can be a challenge. Bedpans offer surgery, or injury begins with a single step—
to a wheelchair—difficult and painful. A a safe, respectful solution, allowing patients often taken on a recumbent stepper. This
mechanical lift offers a smooth, secure way to manage their needs without unnecessary specialized exercise machine allows patients
to help patients move with dignity, while movement or discomfort. to safely build upper and lower body strength,
protecting our care teams from physical But cleanliness is critical. A bedpan/urinal washer even when mobility is limited. It’s gentle,
strain. ensures every item is thoroughly sanitized, effective, and empowering.
Currently, our inpatient units rely on a very reducing the risk of infection and protecting both But right now, the stepper at GBGH is
old, manual lift that puts strain on our care patients and staff. constantly in use, and patients are limited to
providers and does not provide a smooth The two washers on 1N are aging, unreliable, and 15 minutes at a time. A second recumbent
transition. A new mechanical lift will provide frequently out of service. Replacing these units stepper will give more patients the chance to
patients with a much better experience, means every patient will have access to clean, exercise more frequently, in a way that is safe
and ensure our care teams can safely hygienic care—when they need it most. It’s a and gentle on the body. It will even open the
care for our patients in any style of room. small upgrade with a big impact. door for patients outside the rehab program
to benefit from this vital tool, speeding
recovery and restoring independence.
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