Foundation Funds Equipment for Safe Patient Movement and Handling Program

Saint Joseph Health System is excited to continue our journey toward improving patient mobility in the hospital by utilizing safe patient movement equipment at both our Mishawaka and Plymouth locations. Staying mobile and active during in-patient care is critical to ensuring patients can return home more quickly. The equipment allows our colleagues to safely help patients stay more mobile while allowing them to maintain their dignity in the hospital setting. We are also deploying the equipment throughout the hospital to assist patient transfers in areas including Radiology, Operating Room and Emergency Room.

One of the most exciting pieces of equipment is the SaraStedy – this device allows us to assist patients to the bathroom who are too weak to walk until they can build their strength back up. The nursing team at Saint Joseph Health System is thankful and excited to incorporate this equipment into our high-quality care.  Thanks to the philanthropic support of our donors, the mobility equipment is a game changer for our patients and caregivers.