Bed Buddy Commode

Story Behind the Invention

Inventors Helen Karchere of Bridgeport, CT and Diana Carrano of Woodbridge, CT have created a product that allows patients to perform bathroom duties in a manner which is not only quick, easy, and effective, but safe and dignified as well.

Helen and Diana have decades of experience as physical therapists working in all areas of the health care continuum. This experience includes acute care hospitals, rehab facilities, short term care centers, hospices, and home care agencies.

One of the greatest problems noted with patients is their toileting issues. Patients are frequently unable to get to the bathroom at hospitals. In fact, transfers to the toilet are one of the main reasons patients end up transitioning to nursing homes. This is because they are unable to use the toilet safely. Nurses are often late is answering call lights in the hospital, or they cannot find stand-up commodes on their units, as they may only have 2-3 for 26 patients. This has led to patients becoming incontinent in their beds. Patients sometimes will get up on their own as nature calls and then they fall when trying to get to the bathroom due to weakness and balance issues. The sharing of commodes is also an infection control problem.

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