Arjo have created a VTE prevention leaflet which provides information for patients on why they are at more risk of developing a clot and how they, along with their healthcare team, can prevent the risk of clots developing. 

From 21-27 September Australia will observe Dementia Action Week 2020. September is also observed as World Alzheimer’s Month. In support of these, the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is hosting a webinar Dementia – A Patient Centred Approach in collaboration with Arjo.

Arjo is pleased to announce the launch of an extensive selection of BIM and CAD drawings to support architects, designers and planners by offering a range room and equipment solutions for the Acute and Long Term Care healthcare settings.

Training and development is our highest priority. Through our global Academy, we have recently run a series of webinars covering improving caregiver workflow, mitigating cross-contamination, the impact of early mobilisation on rehabilitation, reducing the risk of patient handling associated injury and more.

Early mobilisation of ICU patients has been associated with improved muscle strength and functional independence, as well as a shorter duration of delirium, mechanical ventilation and length of stay in the ICU. 1–5

While the increasing adoption of prone positioning in critical care has many benefits, lengthy prone positioning sessions, are associated with an increased frequency of pressure injury development. 1

Arjo Australia are continuing to take every step to ensure the wellbeing and safety of our employees, our customers, and the patients & residents that we serve each day.  Arjo is ISO9001 Quality and ISO14001 Environmentally certified by BSI. Our auditable decontamination processes consist of three phases: Collection, Decontamination, and Product Testing.

Patients within the ICU typically present with multiple and rapidly changing VTE risk factors. This is in part due to their underlying diagnosis as well as medical interventions which affect mobility, circulation and the tendency to clot. Additionally, prolonged ICU stay, high APACHE score and mechanical ventilation are indicative of heightened risk.1, 2

The wellbeing of our employees, our customers and their patients and residents is our priority. For the latest on the precautionary measures that Arjo Australia is taking to manage this situation, ensure business continuity and support our customers please read our Coronavirus (COVID-19) Customer Update here.

The right long term care bed will provide a safe environment for your patient, improve clinical efficacy and help reduce the risk of injuries to you and your colleagues.