DermaTherapy® Bed Linens
A Data-Driven Approach to Pressure Injury Prevention
Incidences of pressure injuries have increased by 6% nationally
Efforts to reduce hospital-acquired conditions have reduced many events. However, one condition has been consistently on the rise – pressure injuries.
Infographic: Trends in Hospital-Acquired Conditions
By the Numbers: Pressure Injuries
- More than 2.5 million US patients develop pressure injuries annually.
- Incidence rates vary in studies from 0.4% to 38% of acute care patients.
- Long term care facilities have a 68% higher prevalence rate vs. acute care settings.
- Pressure injuries cause a median excess length of stay of 4.3 days.
Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
DermaTherapy® Offers A Credentialed, Data Driven Approach to Pressure Injuries
FDA 510(k) Clearance
FDA cleared Class I Medical Device to reduce the risk of patient pressure injuries
Clinical Trial
Results
9-month, 4,000 patient trial showed a 50% reduction in posterior pressure injuries
NPIAP Silk-Like Linen Recommendation
Silk-like linens recommended for use in NPIAP Guidelines
The first and only silk-like therapeutic linen system with FDA 510(k) clearance
DermaTherapy® is a medically engineered linen system that optimizes the healing environment & promotes better outcomes.
DermaTherapy® optimizes the microclimate around the patient by:
Reducing shear & friction up to 35%
Wicking away moisture 47% faster
Minimizing odors & bio-burden
Experts recommend silk-like linen over cotton alternatives
"Consider using silk-like fabrics rather than cotton or cotton-blend fabrics to reduce shear and friction.”
– National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel
In addition to a wealth of clinical benefits, DermaTherapy® also has been proven to reduce overall costs in a number of key ways.
The Many Costs of Pressure Injuries
1. Direct costs. Treating a pressure ulcer can cost between $2,000 and $70,000 per wound.
2. Litigation. More than 17,000 pressure ulcer lawsuits filed annually.
3. Penalties. Medicare penalizes 1% of reimbursement for high infection rates.
4. Patient costs. Roughly 60,000 patients die annually as a direct result of pressure ulcers.
Source: Becker's Healthcare
Comprehensive Cost Savings with DermaTherapy®
Lower HAPI Incidences
Lowered occurrences of pressure injuries among patients by 66%. (average treatment cost: $10k)
Avoid Readmissions
Reduces incidence of hospital readmissions due to skin complications or infections.
Minimize Strain Injuries
Minimizes friction, providing easier patient positioning and less back strain on clinicians.
Reduce Waste
DermaTherapy® customers have reported a 65% reduction in underpad waste.
Products Designed to Reduce the Risk of Pressure Injuries and Improve Patient Care
Therapeutic bed linens help reduce the likelihood of patient pressure injuries.
DermaTherapy® Underpads
Silk-like underpads provide incontinence care clinically proven to prevent pressure injuries.
It's time to put an end to pressure injuries!
Book a meeting today to see how DermaTherapy® can help optimize your healing environment and promote better patient outcomes.
