Frequently Asked Questions

Bed frame weight capacities range from standard duty up through bariatric-rated frames. Each product page lists the specific safe working load, and our team can help match a frame to your facility’s patient population.

The EasyCare bed is built for home and residential care settings, with a quieter drive system, a lower deck height for easier transfers, and a design intended to feel less clinical in a home environment. Unlike hospital beds these do not come with a scale, bed exit alarm, or x-ray tray.

Most Joerns support surfaces are compatible across our bed frame line, but bariatric surfaces require a bariatric-rated frame. Check the compatibility section on each product page, or contact us to confirm a specific pairing.

A modern skilled nursing facility typically requires healthcare beds, therapeutic mattresses, patient lifts, mobility equipment, monitoring technologies, and wound care solutions. These tools work together to improve resident safety, support caregiver efficiency, reduce injury risk, and help facilities meet quality and reimbursement goals. Joerns® offers integrated solutions across these care areas, including its portfolio of products, Patient Handling & Mobility Solutions, Advanced Wound Care Solutions, and Joerns Connexio® Connected Care technologies, allowing facilities to standardize equipment and improve operational consistency.

Low beds help reduce fall-related injuries by decreasing the distance between the resident and the floor. However, the lowest bed height is not always the safest. A well-designed low bed should balance injury reduction with safe resident egress, providing a low height for fall mitigation while allowing quick adjustment to an appropriate transfer and standing height. Beds that reach approximately 7 inches from the floor can help achieve both goals as part of a comprehensive falls management program.

Healthcare beds improve patient outcomes by supporting safety, mobility, pressure injury prevention, caregiver ergonomics, and resident comfort. As the first and last piece of Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) equipment used each day, the bed serves as the foundation of care. Features such as adjustable height, positioning capabilities, and integrated safety technologies can help residents move more safely, support caregiver efficiency, and contribute to better clinical and quality-of-life outcomes.

Low air loss surfaces redistribute pressure by spreading a resident’s weight across the support surface, while alternating pressure surfaces actively offload pressure by cyclically inflating and deflating air cells.

We recommend a preventive maintenance check every 12 months, or sooner if the pump is running continuously in a high-turnover unit.

Yes. Our bariatric-rated surfaces are sized and weight-tested to pair with frames like the Bari 10A. Standard surfaces are not rated for bariatric use and shouldn’t be substituted.

A modern skilled nursing facility typically requires healthcare beds, therapeutic mattresses, patient lifts, mobility equipment, monitoring technologies, and wound care solutions. These tools work together to improve resident safety, support caregiver efficiency, reduce injury risk, and help facilities meet quality and reimbursement goals. Joerns® offers integrated solutions across these care areas, including its portfolio of products, Patient Handling & Mobility Solutions, Advanced Wound Care Solutions, and Joerns Connexio® Connected Care technologies, allowing facilities to standardize equipment and improve operational consistency.

Pressure injury prevention requires a combination of regular repositioning, risk assessment, skin monitoring, nutritional support, and therapeutic support surfaces. Facilities that implement comprehensive prevention programs are often able to reduce pressure-related complications, improve resident outcomes, and lower treatment costs. Joerns supports prevention efforts through its PevaMatt® mattresses, P.R.O. Matt® Plus system, and Dolphin® Fluid Immersion Simulation® technology.

Pressure injuries occur when prolonged pressure reduces blood flow to the skin and underlying tissue. Elderly patients are particularly vulnerable because of reduced mobility, fragile skin, chronic illness, and nutritional challenges. Common risk areas include the heels, hips, tailbone, and shoulders. Facilities can reduce risk through clinical prevention programs, therapeutic support surfaces, and advanced technologies available through Joerns®’ Advanced Wound Care Solutions.

Connexio is our connected care platform that provides visiblity into the patient room for real-time bed status along with connection to optional patient sensors for improved clinical outcomes.

In most cases, no. Connexio works over standard facility Wi-Fi. Our implementation team runs a site check before installation to confirm coverage in resident rooms.

Yes, when paired with a compatible bed frame and sensor, Connexio will provide real-time notifications to staff.

A modern skilled nursing facility typically requires healthcare beds, therapeutic mattresses, patient lifts, mobility equipment, monitoring technologies, and wound care solutions. These tools work together to improve resident safety, support caregiver efficiency, reduce injury risk, and help facilities meet quality and reimbursement goals. Joerns® offers integrated solutions across these care areas, including its portfolio of products, Patient Handling & Mobility Solutions, Advanced Wound Care Solutions, and Joerns Connexio® Connected Care technologies, allowing facilities to standardize equipment and improve operational consistency.

Remote patient monitoring provides real-time visibility into resident activity and potential changes in condition that might otherwise go unnoticed. This allows caregivers to identify risks earlier, intervene sooner, and make more informed care decisions. By helping facilities move from reactive care to proactive care, remote monitoring can support improved safety, more timely interventions, and better resident outcomes.

Smart bed systems, connected care platforms, resident monitoring solutions, and advanced support surfaces can help detect patient movement and identify potential fall risks. These technologies provide caregivers with greater visibility into resident activity, helping them recognize changes earlier, prioritize interventions, and support safer care environments. Nurse call integration and movement alerts can further improve awareness when assistance may be needed.

Scheduled inspections, part wear checks, and calibration for powered equipment. Facilities on a service contract also get priority scheduling for repairs.

Reach out through the “Talk with a Specialist” form, and a member of our team will follow up with pricing and availability based on your facility’s needs.

Low air loss therapy is a widely used intervention in facilities managing residents at high risk for pressure injuries. Our clinical resources page has published studies and facility case data available on request.

Facilities that standardize on a single lift system across units tend to report fewer transfer-related falls, largely due to consistent staff training. Ask your account rep for the full outcomes summary.

The most effective falls prevention programs combine environmental safety measures, staff education, appropriate bed systems, resident monitoring, and mobility support. Facilities can reduce fall risk by using wider low-height beds, improving visibility of at-risk residents, implementing assessment protocols, and utilizing technologies that detect movement or changes in resident status. Joerns®’ Falls Management Solutions and low-height bed options such as the EasyCare® and UltraCare® XT support these efforts while helping facilities improve resident safety.

The best bed for fall prevention is one that allows residents to safely enter and exit while minimizing injury risk if a fall occurs. Features such as low deck height, adjustable positioning, caregiver-friendly controls, and stability enhancements are important considerations. Organizations evaluating fall prevention programs should compare solutions such as EasyCare®, UltraCare® XT, and the RC Ultra Hi-Lo 850, all designed for long-term care environments.

Healthcare facilities can reduce caregiver injuries by creating a safer care environment through a comprehensive Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) program. This includes assessing resident mobility needs, providing access to patient lifts and repositioning equipment, standardizing mobility protocols, and training caregivers on safe handling techniques. Supporting caregivers with the right tools and processes can help reduce injuries while improving both caregiver and resident outcomes.

Mobility programs help residents maintain strength, function, and independence. Because a resident’s level of acuity is often closely linked to mobility, preserving or improving mobility can help residents remain in their current care setting, reduce complications associated with immobility, and support discharge goals. Effective mobility programs contribute to better clinical outcomes, improved quality of life, and greater independence.

Joerns has manufactured LTPAC equipment for well over 130 years, working directly with skilled nursing, long-term care, home health, and hospital facilities across the country.

Healthcare organizations choose Joerns for its comprehensive portfolio of clinical and operational solutions designed specifically for post-acute and long-term care. With solutions spanning beds, support surfaces, patient handling, mobility, falls management, wound care, connected care, and asset management, Joerns helps providers improve resident outcomes, support caregivers, and create safer, more efficient care environments.

Low air loss therapy is a widely used intervention in facilities managing residents at high risk for pressure injuries. Our clinical resources page has published studies and facility case data available on request.

Therapeutic support surfaces improve wound healing by redistributing pressure, reducing shear and friction, managing heat and moisture, and supporting circulation. In addition to protecting vulnerable tissue, effective support surfaces should also support resident mobility and repositioning, helping residents maintain function while creating an environment that promotes skin integrity and tissue recovery.

Healthcare facilities can reduce pressure injury rates through proactive risk assessment, integrated bed and support surface systems, pressure management technologies, staff education, moisture management, and early intervention. Repositioning and mobility programs are especially important because they help reduce prolonged tissue loading, support circulation, and address the risks associated with immobility. A comprehensive prevention strategy combines technology, clinical protocols, and resident mobility to support skin integrity and wound prevention.

Managing a single full-thickness pressure injury can cost up to $50,000, while pressure injuries collectively contribute billions of dollars in annual healthcare spending. Prevention programs can help avoid these significant treatment costs and associated regulatory and legal risks.

Resident falls can create significant financial and operational burdens due to treatment costs, potential hospitalizations, increased staff time, regulatory concerns, and liability exposure. Because of these impacts, many facilities view fall prevention initiatives as both a clinical and financial priority.

The leading predictors of falls in nursing homes are a history of previous falls and changes in environment, including new admissions and transfers. Many falls occur within the first 48 hours of entering a new care setting, when residents are adapting to unfamiliar surroundings and may have reduced mobility or functional abilities. Effective fall prevention combines resident assessment, mobility support, appropriate bed systems, monitoring technologies, and caregiver education.

Resident falls can result in significant direct and indirect costs, including emergency treatment, hospitalization, rehabilitation, liability exposure, regulatory scrutiny, increased staffing demands, and reduced quality metrics. Joerns notes that preventing falls can save facilities thousands—or even millions—of dollars over time.

Reducing falls and fall-related injuries can positively impact quality measures closely monitored by CMS. Effective fall prevention programs may help improve resident outcomes, reduce adverse events, support survey performance, and strengthen overall quality ratings.

Adjustable-width beds can improve stability, comfort, positioning, and safe mobility. Wider sleep surfaces may help reduce accidental rollouts while providing caregivers with better positioning options for residents with varying clinical needs.

Evidence-based falls management uses clinical research, risk assessment, monitoring technology, therapeutic surfaces, appropriate bed heights, and proven care protocols to reduce fall risk and injury severity while maintaining resident dignity and mobility.

Administrators should choose equipment that works for caregivers, not equipment that makes caregivers work harder. While purchase price is important, factors such as ease of use, resident outcomes, staff satisfaction, durability, maintenance requirements, training needs, and total cost of ownership often have a greater long-term impact. The best equipment investments support both quality care and a positive caregiver experience.

Facilities can improve efficiency by standardizing equipment, adopting connected care technologies, implementing asset tracking systems, reducing preventable injuries, and providing caregivers with tools that streamline daily workflows. Integrated solutions that support clinical and operational goals offer the greatest opportunities for improvement.

Equipment that helps reduce caregiver injuries includes patient lifts, repositioning devices, integrated bed systems, therapeutic support surfaces, and mobility equipment. Bed systems are especially important because they support both resident and caregiver safety through multiple height positions. Low height (approximately 7 inches) can help reduce fall-related injuries, egress height (approximately 18 inches) supports safer bed exits and transfers, and care height (approximately 35 inches) helps reduce caregiver strain. Adjustable equipment that supports safe patient handling and mobility can help create a safer care environment for both residents and caregivers.

Facilities can help offset labor pressures by adopting technologies that improve workflow efficiency, reduce preventable adverse events, simplify care delivery, and enable caregivers to spend more time on direct resident care rather than manual or repetitive tasks.

We recommend utilizing our online resources prior to use and reading the manual, if more training is needed, reach out to your local rep and we can provide virtual assistance or an on-site in-service.

Mobility level, weight, and the number of assists needed all factor in. A full-body sling lift suits residents with no weight-bearing ability, while a sit-to-stand lift works for residents who can bear some weight. Our clinical team can walk through your facility’s resident mix with you.

Our lifts range from a safe working load of 340-850 lbs. Exact capacity is listed on each product’s spec sheet.

A modern skilled nursing facility typically requires healthcare beds, therapeutic mattresses, patient lifts, mobility equipment, monitoring technologies, and wound care solutions. These tools work together to improve resident safety, support caregiver efficiency, reduce injury risk, and help facilities meet quality and reimbursement goals. Joerns® offers integrated solutions across these care areas, including its portfolio of products, Patient Handling & Mobility Solutions, Advanced Wound Care Solutions, and Joerns Connexio® Connected Care technologies, allowing facilities to standardize equipment and improve operational consistency.

Healthcare facilities can reduce caregiver injuries by creating a safer care environment through a comprehensive Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) program. This includes assessing resident mobility needs, providing access to patient lifts and repositioning equipment, standardizing mobility protocols, and training caregivers on safe handling techniques. Supporting caregivers with the right tools and processes can help reduce injuries while improving both caregiver and resident outcomes.

Patient lifts should be used when a resident cannot safely transfer independently or when manual assistance creates a risk of injury to the caregiver or resident. Lift systems can support transfers from bed to chair, chair to toilet, and many other mobility activities while improving safety and preserving dignity.