For Immediate Release
Medline Announces New Line of Patient Lifting Equipment and Patient Lifting Program
Proper Use of Medline's Safe 'n Easy Patient Lifting Program Could Reduce Nurse Injuries up to 95 %
Wednesday, February 21, 2007 —
Mundelein, Ill. -- Medline Industries, Inc. the nation's largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies, announced the launch today of a new line of patient lifting equipment and a comprehensive patient lifting program.
"We are very pleased to be expanding into this area. Considering that our nation's weight problems continue to rise, patient lifts and proper lifting programs have become a critical safety component for our customers," said Medline Durable Equipment President Dave Jacobs. "Research indicates that more than 52% of nurses experience back pain during the course of the year, and 12% of them leave the profession because of chronic back pain. Implementing an effective patient lifting program has been shown to reduce nurse back injuries by as much as 95%, and significantly reduce the incidence of falls and skin tears among patients."
The equipment includes a complete line of both hydraulic and battery-powered stand assists and elevating floor lifts. Medline's new line of patient lifts is affordable, reliable, and easy-to-use. Each lift features six-point cradles and slings that provide the greatest safety for patients.
Customers purchasing a Medline lift are eligible for full implementation of Medline's Safe 'n Easy Lifting Program. Founded on a evidence-based research compiled by numerous clinical organizations, the Safe 'n Easy Patient Lifting Program is a comprehensive plan that includes in-servicing tools, a formal lifting policy, complete set of assessment tools, implementation guide, and a financial analysis template to help understand the cost savings associated with implementation.
About Medline
Medline, the nation's largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of healthcare products, manufactures and distributes more than 100,000 products to hospitals, extended care facilities, surgery centers, home care dealers and agencies and other markets. Headquartered in Mundelein, IL, Medline has more than 800 dedicated sales representatives nationwide to support its broad product line and cost management services.
Over the past five years, Medline has been the fastest growing distributor of medical and surgical supplies in the U.S., serving as the primary distributor to over 250 major hospitals and health care systems. As a leading distributor, Medline offers a comprehensive array of consulting and management services encompassing the supply chain and logistics, utilization and standardization, business tools and enhanced reporting capabilities, and on-staff clinicians.
Medline has a growing network of 34 distribution centers around the country, as well as an expanding, dedicated transportation fleet with over 160 vehicles in a variety of sizes to fit customers' specific delivery needs. The fleet is equipped with the latest navigation devices for enhanced order tracking and communication.