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  • Cocoon Bathing System

    If you follow us on social media, you may have noticed that during HRH Prince Charles’ visit to Ireland, he stopped by Our Lady's Hospice Harold’s Cross. We have been working hard over the last year installing Luna Overhead Hoist Systems, Arcania Bed Pan Washers and Cocoon Bathing Systems in the Hospice and we were delighted to see that Prince Charles got a glimpse of these, in particular the Cocoon. For this month’s blog post, we have decided to focus on the Cocoon Bathing System and will highlight some of it’s amazing features. The Cocoon bath, with Ergo and Keyhole Tub designs, will transform your...

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  • The Essential Specialist Seating Checklist

    With over 30 years experience as an Occupational Therapist specialising in the provision of specialist seating, Martina Tierney outlines the essential checklist for specialist seating in her most recent blog. She lists 10 key chair checks to conduct for patients in order to get the maximum postural support and clinical benefits from a specialist chair. An individual should be assessed by a Seating Specialist and this may or may not be conducted in conjunction with a clinician such as an OT or PT.  The recommended chair should be adjusted to meet the patient's individual postural and pressure care needs; do not accept a ‘one...

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  • Choosing a Chair for my Elderly Relative

        Martina Tierney qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1983 and since that time worked in various settings including rehabilitation, mental health, nursing homes and community care.                                                    As Clinical Advisor to Seating Matters, Martina overseas her team working on education and clinical research. Through these key areas, they are changing the world of healthcare seating by improving the knowledge available to the healthcare community and by Education Workshops, Lunch 'n' Learns and presenting their latest research...

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  • The Issue of Restraint

    Martina Tierney recently published an interesting blog ‘Is it Ever Acceptable to Use Restraint?’ This is a question that comes up frequently during our Lunch & Learns and Seating Assessments and not always an easy one to answer. With a wealth of experience, Martina outlines key factors to consider with restraints. Often with late stage dementia patients and patients with other neurological conditions; they can pose a safety risk to themselves and to others.  They might impulsively try to stand up whilst forgetting that they cannot weight bear, therefore they are a high falls risk.  Another key concern is when patients might become...

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  • Job Post | Field Based | Service & Installation Engineer

    As a result of continued growth and customer demand, we are seeking to recruit a suitably experienced Field Service & Installations Technician to join our expanding team.  The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in the medical service industry and qualifications as outlined. The customer base is nationwide and includes Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Community Care.   The range of equipment included in our service contracts are Patient Lifters, Bed Frames, Alternating Mattresses, Hi/Low Baths, Shower Chairs/Trolleys, Seating Systems and Bed Pan Washers. Full training will be provided.  The successful candidate will work within a team...

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  • Christmas & New Year Opening Times

    We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our Customers, Suppliers, Employees, Family and Friends a very Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. Thank you for all your support throughout the year and we look forward to working with you next year. Along with donations throughout the year, Elite Healthcare also makes an annual Christmas donation. This year we have chosen St. Vincent De Paul and Womens Aid. Christmas Opening Hours: Friday 23rd December - 08.30am - 5.30pm Saturday 24th December - Closed Sunday 25th December - Closed Monday 26th December - Closed Tuesday 27th December - Closed...

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  • The Latest from Elite Healthcare

    We have been extremely busy over the last few weeks, so much so that we didn’t get a chance to publish a blog in September. But don’t worry - here is a quick update on what has been happening in Elite Healthcare over the last few months. Lunch'n'Learns We have recently completed over 30 Seating Matters Lunch'n'learns throughout the ten counties which we cover in Ireland, sharing the research on how correct seating can reduce pressure sores by 88%.  The response has been very positive.  For a free seating assessment or if you are interested in booking a lunch'n'learn please...

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  • Service Level Agreements with Elite Healthcare

    Approved maintenance programs extend product life, maintain performance and optimise value for customers. Our tailored service level agreements (SLA’s) are designed to suit customer’s individual needs. Why Choose Elite Healthcare?  Service Level Agreements Our Service Level Agreements are designed to ensure equipment is serviced and maintained to the highest standard for our customers. Each piece of equipment is serviced as per the manufacturer’s recommendations and local laws. Our objective is to keep equipment fully operational, thereby maximizing resources and reducing overall costs. Our system will notify us when each service needs to be scheduled so our customers don’t need to...

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  • Seating Matters Lunch & Learn

    Seating Matters are changing the world of seating… and we are their proud partners. What is a Lunch & Learn? A Lunch & Learn is a FREE Hands on Clinical Training Session for your Team. During a Lunch & Learn session one of our Seating Specialists will visit your workplace or team meeting, at a time convenient to you, and present the latest research results from the ethically approved clinical study conducted by Ulster University and Seating Matters. This study showed a reduction in avoidable pressure ulcers by 88% in 12 weeks. We will provide evidence based solutions for seating people with different physical conditions including...

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  • Product Feature | Hygienio B1.N1 Mobile Disinfection Unit

    Hygienio is the innovative and unique system that allows applying disinfectant on any surface, efficiently, quickly and without wetting. The disinfectant (Adantium) is added to the distilled water and then applied to the surface by means of a diffuser with vapour which means that it can get into difficult places. This leaves a microbicide film which is long lasting, homogeneous and provides a bacteriostatic effect over time. The product can then be used immediately with no down time. Adantium is nontoxic and can be used in close proximity to the patient. Hygienio distributes disinfectant (Adantium) through a hot two phase gas liquid...

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  • Product Feature | WheelAble | Travel Shower Commode Chair

    The WheelAble is a unique commode and shower chair which will enable any person to be independent in using regular non- wheelchair accessible wash rooms. Lightweight and compact, the WheelAble is made of strong moulded plastic and is designed so it does not absorb water and can be cleaned without the need for special products. All product components, including bearings and upholstery are also water resistant. The WheelAble has a safe working load of 100kg and has an overall weight of 12kg making it easy to manoeuvre and ideal for travel. Collapsible The WheelAble folds into one single unit and...

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  • Product Feature | ARCANIA CLINOX 3A TOTAL

    Elite Healthcare have teamed up with ARCANIA and now supply, install and service the state of the art CLINOX 3A Bed Pan Washer throughout Ireland.  The ARCANIA CLINOX 3A Total is a top loader bedpan washer/disinfector that doubles up as a sluice with flush. It has a unique sporicide cycle to eradicate even the most resistant spores including Clostridium Difficile. The top loading offers a large capacity for washing and the multi-purpose accessories allow the largest possibility of washing and disinfecting all types of utensils. Improvements are continuously made to improve the working conditions of the users and to bring the best results respecting the environment. The CLINOX 3A bedpan washers have reduced their energy consumption by...

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  • The importance of servicing equipment

    The need for continuous care is increasing year on year due to Ireland's ageing population. This has seen the Nursing Home sector put under immense scrutiny with regards to the standard of equipment and care offered to clients. Moving, handling and bathing equipment are essential in a day to day care package in order to provide a safe environment for both the client and the carer. The service and repair of this equipment has never been more significant, especially since the increase in Nursing Home inspections by HIQA. The effects of neglecting such an essential maintenance program could be detrimental...

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  • How Seating Matters Chairs are made

    It's no secret that Seating Matters are leading the way in providing seating solutions throughout the world backed up by real clinical research and a 7 year warranty. Watch the video on how the chairs are made  Why not book a lunch and learn through us to learn more about Seating Matters and their range of chairs. Contact Deirdre McMenamin by email or by phoning 01 8903932

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  • Christmas & New Year Opening Times

    We will be closed 25th, 28th December 2015 and 1st January 2016. For any emergency calls or queries please phone us on 01 8903932 or email us and we will respond as soon as possible. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our customers, suppliers, employees, family and friends a very Happy Christmas and peaceful New Year. Thank you for all your support throughout the year. From all the elite team

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