Care homes can save time and money be reassessing how they replace and maintain their assisted baths and showers.
This is the message from moving and handling experts Medaco on the special Care Home Management podcast: ‘Top Assisted Bathing Trends That Won’t Drain Your Budget’.
Medaco is vendor-neutral, and operations director Steve Smallridge says the overall design on baths has not changed much during the company’s 40 years supporting care homes, but there are now many more options.
He adds that most baths last between 10-15 years, and providers need to decide when it is the most cost-effective time to replace assets rather than keep repairing them.
Most care homes will replace baths one at a time and it is important to be aware of wear and tear, especially when it comes to infection control and prevention.
Many baths are used for therapy nowadays as well as for general cleanliness, with features such as LED lights, spa and Bluetooth music options becoming more popular.
Showers are also becoming a more popular choice for care homes and for residents as part of any en-suite facility.
Installation manager Dave Hyde explains how new baths can be installed with minimum disruption, with many fixed in a resident’s room within one day. He also works with a nationwide team of engineers who advise care homes on how to get the most from their baths for longer.
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Podcast hosted by Steve Hemsley. Podcast kindly sponsored by soft skills training experts Hendrix Training
Care Home Management is the UK's leading media brand for care home providers and managers.
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