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.

Caring for bariatric patients requires more staff and puts them at risk of injury. These challenges can be overcome by providing caregivers with the correct bariatric equipment. INTERVIEW WITH TRACEY: Tips for nurses caring for bariatric patients

Sufficient space and adequate weight capacity is always in the mind of a larger patient, which can lead to unnecessary stress and anxiety in any situation1. INTERVIEW WITH TRACEY: Finding flexible options in the healthcare facility for bariatric patients

Bariatric patients prefer healthcare workers to address, rather than ignore, their weight. INTERVIEW WITH TRACEY: One patient's interactions at the hospital  

In collaboration with the Australian College of Nursing, Arjo welcomed Rodney Neale to present the 2019 World Thrombosis Day webinar. 

In collaboration with the Australian College of Nursing, Arjo was delighted to welcome Assoc. Professor Emily Haesler, Prof Keryln Carville and Ms Pam Mitchell RN, CNC to discuss preventing, treating, and implementing pressure injury interventions in line with the new guidelines. 

Moyola Aged Care staff and residents recently trialled the use of the Wellness Nordic Relax Chair year. After a two-week evaluation of the chair Moyola Aged Care were so impressed by the improvement in resident’s behaviour that they began fundraising in order to purchase the chair and make it a permanent fixture.