Hospital Operations Efficiency

CHALLENGES

  • The need for fast and effective cleanability of the equipment to ensure infection prevention
  • The most frequently cleaned surfaces in the emergency department are mattresses and stretcher siderails (1)
  • Malfunctions of stretchers can play a significant role in caregiver injuries (2)

SOLUTIONS

ACCESSORIES COMPATIBILITY ACROSS THE SPRINT SERIES

A standardized line of accessories compatible across the Sprint series enhances caregiver workflow across all departments and reduces variability caused by incompatibility issues.

LEADING-EDGE DESIGN & MATERIALS

Sprint sets new standards of stretcher quality over exceeding the rigorous demands of clinical environments.

DURABLE SIDERAILS

Plastic siderails reinforced with fiberglass can withstand 2.2× more force than the recommended standard. (3)

EASY TO CLEAN

With its column design, smooth surfaces, and accessible undercarriage, Sprint is easy to clean and maintain.

IV&DRIVE®

IV poles resist breakage under standard use and provide 5× the recommended force resistance. (4)

REMOVABLE MATTRESS PLATFORM PARTS

The mattress platform is made of one-piece plastic sections that are removable, easy to clean, and disinfect, with no sharp edges or corners.


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1) Liang SY, Riethman M, Fox J. Infection Prevention for the Emergency Department: Out of Reach or Standard of Care? Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2018 Nov;36(4):873-887. doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2018.06.013. Epub 2018 Sep 6. PMID: 30297010; PMCID: PMC6203442.

2) Mansfield B, Shofer FS, Green-McKenzie J. The Effect of Introduction of Motorized Stretchers on Hospital-Based Patient Transporter Injuries and Resultant Workers' Compensation Costs. J Occup Environ Med. 2021 Dec 1;63(12):1078-1080. doi: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000002319. PMID: 34860204.

3) LINET White paper: Can plastic Sprint 200 siderails surpass steel? 2022

4) LINET White paper. 2022 Best practice for patient transport in Sprint 200 for reducing WRMSDs.