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November 20, 2024
for clinicians
At The Patient Company, we understand the profound importance of dignity at every stage of the mortuary transport process, and we're deeply committed to supporting mortuary transport professionals.
Mortuary transport is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of healthcare, deserving more attention for the unique challenges it presents in ensuring respectful, safe, dignified care for the deceased. Whether for hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes, or medical examiners, effective and respectful mortuary transportation is paramount. At The Patient Company, we understand the profound importance of dignity at every stage of the mortuary transport process, and we're deeply committed to supporting mortuary transport professionals in upholding this standard.
Mortuary transport professionals carry not only the physical responsibility but also the emotional weight of their work, as they handle each transfer with the sensitivity and respect that grieving families and their loved ones deserve. A respectful patient transfer process entails ensuring respectful positioning, limiting unnecessary handling and movement, and using specialized transfer equipment designed for the transfer task at hand.
The safe patient handling process for deceased individuals poses unique challenges. Transferring a deceased individual is often physically strenuous, requiring both strength and proper techniques. Oftentimes, mortuary professionals work solo or with minimal assistance, making the lifting process even more demanding, and leaving them susceptible to injury. Repeated heavy lifting over the course of one's career can lead to chronic injuries, adding to the high turnover rate in the industry.
The SimPull was designed to preserve and promote patient dignity across a wide spectrum of medical environments, including mortuary transport. The mortuary transport process involves a number of transitions in which the SimPull can be used, such as transitioning between hospital beds and transportation surfaces, moving individuals within a morgue, and moving individuals onto an autopsy table.
The SimPull is the first fully automated patient lateral transfer device, requiring zero lift and zero force to operate. It has the ability to transfer up to 500 lbs, thereby eliminating the risk of musculoskeletal injury from lifting patients. With the SimPull, mortuary transport professionals are able to supervise and guide the transfer process without potentially injuring themselves by lifting patients. Learn more about how the SimPull works here >>
One of the SimPull’s primary goals is to maintain patient dignity, no matter the environment. Transporting individuals with the SimPull preserves an individual’s dignity by requiring no lifting or pulling by transporters. The transport is completely automated, and done methodically and securely. Respectful and natural positioning is able to be maintained throughout the entire process.
At The Patient Company, we’re dedicated to supporting dignified mortuary transport with the SimPull. Its uniquely automated transfer process embodies respect, safety, and innovation. We know that in sensitive and challenging moments, the right equipment can make all of the difference.
If you’re interested in learning more about the SimPull and how it can support dignified mortuary transport processes, our team would love to hear from you.
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