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hygiene beyond expectation
Care Package
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For toileting in a care environment
One of the main Regulatory criteria for nursing and care homes, and a basic human right, is to ensure the dignity, privacy and independence of their residents, particularly with regard to personal care and using the toilet. This is where Clos-o-Mat’s shower toilets come in. How it works
Clos-o-Mat’s Palma Vita is an automatic wash/dry toilet that, via a retractable douche, allows the toilet user to independently clean themselves after toileting. The system puts the toilet user in complete control of their own toileting routine. Concerns the Clos-o-Mat’s Palma Vita can help to overcome
The embarrassment and distress that toilet users can feel when they need help to use the toilet is removed, and dignity and independence restored. Research has shown that when dignity is absent people can feel devalued, lacking in confidence, control and comfort, may feel ashamed and humiliated, and their self-respect is often undermined. Many also worry that their problems are causing carers extra work. Having a choice in toileting can go a very long way in helping people to retain their dignity and independence. And also...
The Care Quality Commission’s guidance notes commented that wherever possible residents/patients should be able to care for themselves. National audits have also shown that cleaning people after they have used the toilet, is seen by many carers as dirty work, resulting in a lack of consistency in the level of cleanliness provided to toilet users. Clos-o-Mat’s Care Package can help overcome such issues, making going to the toilet a dignified and independent process, giving a more consistent level of cleansing, and helping to boost many users own self-esteem.
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In addition
Simultaneously, care home operators have to comply with Health and Safety considerations for both residents and staff: latest statistics from the Health & Safety Executive reveal care home providers reported 11,000 work related accidents in the UK. People handling is the most common cause of injury to staff, with low falls causing five fatalities and over 150 major injuries to residents. In Europe as well
The various issues regarding users’ dignity and Health and Safety factors are also of increasing concern to care homes in other European countries. As a result of this we are supplying ever growing numbers of Clos-o-Mat shower toilets into Europe, particularly into Germany, Switzerland and latterly Norway, where the Clos-o-Mat toilet has just won the Norwegian Governments tender for their exclusive installation into all Government funded care homes. Care Package delivers...
● restored dignity and independence for toilet users ● little or no reliance on carers to assist ● consistency of care and cleanliness when toileting ● enhanced hygiene and feeling of wellbeing for users ● accessories available to make the Palma Vita useable by most people ● full after sales and servicing options available
“It ticks all ...says Garrythe Gavigan owner ofboxes!” Glenashling Nursing Home
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Automatic ‘wash and dry’ toilets are now regarded as the only “proper” hygiene solution by residents at a nursing home.
Glenashling Nursing Home initially installed two “The residents are so pleased with the toilets, and the of the Clos-o-Mat toilets – one fixed height staff think they are wonderful,” says Garry Gavigan. Palma Vita and one height adjustable Lima Lift – “They help ensure that we provide dignified care, even in a new extension. Reaction from residents and in such personal areas as going to the toilet.” The best staff to the units, that comment I have had was one of the nurses telling me automatically wash and dry that as she was taking a resident to her room, and the the user after toileting, has bathroom there, the resident said ‘No Nurse, I want to been so positive that owner go to the PROPER toilet!’ She meant the Clos-o-Mat! Garry Gavigan has now had “The Clos-o-Mats are so much more hygienic, and the a further 3 x Palma Vita staff and I agree they and the Aerolets make resident toilets, each with an toileting so much safer for us all too. Glenashling is all accompanying Aerolet toilet about providing the highest standard of care, hence our lift, installed in communal decision when upgrading the older wing to bring even bathrooms as part of an the toilets up to the same quality as those in the new upgrade programme. extension.”
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Complete bathroom care delivers resident and staff satisfaction
“The residents are so pleased with the toilets, and the staff think they are wonderful” Garry Gavigan, owner of Glenashling Nursing Home
Palma Vita
“The staff are very impressed, and the clients love it” Tony Metalle, owner of Bonaer Nursing Home
“The residents think it’s great! They have taken to it very quickly and easily. It’s nicer for them to be able to go to the toilet with more privacy and independence, and it reduces lifting demands on staff,” Brookfield House Nantwich home manager June Jones
Lima Lift
“I used to feel daunted about going to the toilet and the possibility of getting stuck and having to call for help, but it’s a lot better and easier now.” Anne Hey from Northwich
“I now qualify as a human being, totally in charge of my own rectum. I am gratified beyond belief at the difference it has made” Eric Greenhalgh (72, and haemorrhoid sufferer)
““People talk about independence, but it’s much more than that. It’s about pride, self confidence, dignity and privacy. The equipment is very efficient and so easy to use.” James Randall, retired watchmaker Aerolet
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Palma Vita shower toilet
The Clos-o-Mat Palma Vita automatic WC shower toilet provides flushing, washing and warm air drying from one simple operation. It is user-friendly for people who have restricted use of their hands. By reducing hand contact, it also provides improved hygiene for all users.
• Simultaneous flushing and washing (a unique feature) • Improved personal hygiene – cleaning with water not paper • Can be used at all times as a conventional WC • Combines functions of a WC and bidet with addition of drying air • UK made in a dedicated plant • Clos-o-Mat’s unique system allows the user to benefit from the toilet’s automatic functions by just pressing and releasing the elbow pad • Simple ‘hands free’ action automatic flushing, warm water washing and warm air drying • User-friendly system guarantees the most hygienic toilet performance • Customised to suit individual needs • Installation and service support available • Over 40,000 shower toilets installed in the UK • Complies with current electrical regulations and can be fitted into Zone 1 • Maximum load: 190Kg 30St • Palma Vita bariatric version maximum load: 362Kg 57St • Medical Device Class 1 certified EN60601-1-1: 2007/AC: 2010.
Height-adjustable version is available as the Lima Lift
How it works Flushing Press either elbow pad whilst standing for conventional flush. Washing Press elbow pad whilst seated and hold down for approximately 10-15 seconds, flushing and warm water washing will then take place. Drying Warm air drying automatically follows when Flushing Washing Drying elbow pad is released.
“Bringing dignity and independence to toileting”
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Aerolet toilet lifters
These toilet lifts, in combination with the Palma Vita shower toilet, are the ideal solution for optimum independence, hygiene and privacy. Cleaning and drying initiate from the bowl within the integrated bidet system, with the advantage that it remains stationary during the standing up motion. The toilet lift is installed above the Palma Vita shower toilet (existing or new).
Aerolet tilt
• Clos-o-Mat Palma Vita compatible • Range of seat options available* • Seat-seal on underside of Aerolet ensures optimum drying • Aerolet fixes to Palma Vita • Aerolet depresses seat-pins on Palma Vita providing normal use • Please note that the Palma Vita compatible Aerolet can be converted for use with a conventional toilet via a bespoke bracket at an additional cost 150Kg • Both models have a maximum weight limit of: 24St • Maximum weight limit of bariatric version
(tilting only): 300Kg 47St • Overall dimensions (Aerolet Vertical): 710mm wide x 710mm deep x 1900mm high • Overall dimensions (Aerolet Tilt): Aerolet vertical 730mm wide x 680mm deep x 1025mm high
*For soft seat options when used with a Clos-o-Mat Palma Vita, please see Palma brochure or visit our website.
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hygiene beyond expectation
For more than 50 years Clos-o-Mat has been committed to provide innovative healthcare products with the objective to create a better life for an ageing population and a better working environment for those who help them. The Clos-o-Mat range ensures that the products can be specified and adjusted for any user in most environments. The ultimate result is improved independence, self esteem and hygiene beyond expectation. Once the best outcome has been achieved you can rest assured that Clos-o-Mat's service team can provide maintenance for the lifetime of the products.
For further details of our full range of products and services, please visit our website: www.clos-o-mat.com
Total Hygiene Limited • Bank House • 182-186 Washway Road • Sale • Cheshire • M33 6RN • Fax: 0161 973 2711 www.clos-o-mat.com Tel: 0800 374 076 Email: [email protected]
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