Potential Savings with the IVEA
With proper implementation of the IVEA, an average 250-bed hospital could shorten lengths of stay for a savings of $2,369 per patient.
Reduced Length of Stay
Studies have shown that increased ambulation can reduce patients’ length of stay by up to two and a half days.[1] By consolidating patient equipment on the same device both bedside and during ambulation, the IVEA makes it possible for staff to ambulate more patients more often, to help speed recovery.
Ambulation Rates Key to Recovery
Without adequate mobilization a patient can lose up to 5 percent of muscle mass daily.[2] In fact, the main variable driving functional dependency, cognitive decline and functional loss is the number of days of bed rest in the hospital.[3]
With increased ambulation patients not only retain function, they also gain a greater sense of independence and control over their own recovery. For hospitals focused on quality patient care, improved outcomes and better resource management, the IVEA can be an effective means to safely reduce their patients’ length of stay.
Reduced Length of Stay
$2,369
per patient admissions
This was wonderful. The patient with two chest tubes and IV pumps was walking the halls with ease.
[1]
Mundy, L.M., Leet, T.L., Darst, K., Schnitzler, M.A., Dunagan, W.C., “Early Mobilization of Patients Hospitalized with Community-Acquired Pneumonia,” Chest Journal, (Sept. 2003)
[2] Pashikanti, L., Von Ah, D., “Impact of Early Mobilization Protocol on the Medical-Surgical Inpatient Population, An Integrated Review of Literature,” Clinical Nurse Specialist (2012)
[3] Calero-Garcia, M.J., Ortega, A.R., Navarro, M., Calero, M.D., “Relationship between hospitalization and functional and cognitive impairment in hospitalized older adults and patients,” Journal of Aging and Mental Health, (August 2016)
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The IVEA offers a simple, intuitive solution to improve outcomes, lower costs and boost patient satisfaction.
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