Ireland's Plumbing & Heating Issue 118 Mar-Apr

BATHROOMS

MANUFACTURER - EASA

In an assisted showering environment, where individuals require help with their personal hygiene and bathing needs, the use of half-height carer screens proves to be a crucial element for ensuring dignity, safety and efficiency. Easa’s specially designed screens are instrumental in creating an environment that caters to both the care of the recipient and the ease of assistance for the caregiver. A variation of product designs allows carer screens to look aesthetically pleasing in all environments from hospitals to the family home. One of the primary advantages of half- height carer screens is their ability to strike a balance between safety and accessibility. These screens offer a barrier that provides enclosure for the person receiving care, fostering a comfortable and secure atmosphere. At the same time, the lower height allows caregivers to maintain visual contact with the individual, promoting communication and responsiveness throughout the showering process. Safety is paramount in any care environment, and half-height carer screens contribute significantly to creating a secure space for assisted showering. The reduced height allows caregivers to monitor the care recipient effectively, ensuring that any potential issues can be promptly addressed. They can anticipate and respond to the individual needs of the recipient with greater precision whilst also retaining water within the showering area. The caregiver can remain dry and there is also a dry and safe floor area for them to move around whilst assisting. Furthermore, the use of half-height DIGNITY, SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY IS CRUCIAL IN ASSISTED SHOWERING SPACES… Easa – why half-height carer screens?

“One of the primary advantages of half- height carer screens is their ability to strike a balance between safety and accessibility.”

screens facilitates a more straightforward and efficient caregiving process. This not only enhances the overall experience for both parties, but also helps prevent injuries and discomfort associated with awkward postures and movements for a caregiver. Practical considerations, such as ease of installation and maintenance, also contribute to the importance of half- height carer screens. Their design typically allows for straightforward installation and cleaning, streamlining the operational aspects of maintaining a hygienic and functional showering environment in a care setting.

In summary, the importance of using half-height carer screens in an assisted showering environment lies in their ability to promote privacy, safety and efficiency. These screens strike a delicate balance between providing a sense of enclosure for the care recipient and enabling caregivers to monitor and assist effectively. By prioritising these factors, half-height carer screens contribute to the overall wellbeing of both caregivers and care recipients, fostering a dignified and secure environment for assisted bathing.

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