SpeedE range: Motorisation to improve ergonomics and prevent MSDs in the hospital sector
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Solutions designed for care staff
At Acime, we are convinced that healthy care teams are essential to providing quality care. With our SpeedE range, we offer motorised solutions that reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) while optimising the day-to-day work of healthcare professionals.
Musculoskeletal disorders in the medical sector
MSDs are the leading cause of compensation for occupational disease in France. This is even more marked in the healthcare and medico-social sector, where the proportion of MSDs among recognised occupational illnesses is 95%1 (compared with an average of 88% for all sectors of activity)2.
MSDs are a burden for workers and organisations alike. In the short term, they lead to work stoppages and disorganise teams. In the long term, they can become a source of disability and unfitness for work, jeopardising the continuity of jobs and services. Hospital workforces are already under strain, so it’s vital for healthcare organisations to make ergonomic changes to workstations to keep MSDs to a minimum.
MSD prevention measures
Since 2021, the Assurance Maladie’s TMS Pros programme has been supporting companies to help them prevent MSDs3:
Ergonomic diagnostics
Team training
Subsidies for the purchase of adapted equipment
Workstation layout
These devices are designed to support hospitals and clinics in improving working conditions and reducing risks.
Motorisation of medical equipment, an effective tool in the struggle against MSDs
Healthcare professionals are particularly affected by MSDs, and manual handling of patients is a major risk factor. Motorisation of patient transfer equipment such as stretchers is a practical solution for reducing physical strain on hospital staff.
The introduction of motorised stretchers has reduced the incidence of MSD among paramedical staff by up to 78%4. The pressure exerted on the spinal column when using a motorised stretcher is much reduced compared with a conventional stretcher5. Although the investment in motorised equipment is substantial, it is estimated to pay for itself in 7 years4. Motorised stretcher trolleys in hospital departments have demonstrated their effectiveness in reducing the number of sick days and the costs associated with occupational illnesses 6,7.
The SpeedE range: the Acime Frame motorised solution for emergency departments and patient transfers
Designed to meet the demands of hospital services, the SpeedE range revolutionises patient transport thanks to:
Intuitive operation: for easy starting and stopping.
A retractable 5th motorised wheel: Ideal for complex movements.
A high-performance motor: 24-hour autonomy to guarantee continuous use.
At Acime, we are helping to improve working conditions while putting patients at the heart of our priorities.
Armstrong, D. P., Ferron, R., Taylor, C., McLeod, B., Fletcher, S., MacPhee, R. S., & Fischer, S. L. (2017). Implementing powered stretcher and load systems was a cost effective intervention to reduce the incidence rates of stretcher related injuries in a paramedic service. Applied Ergonomics, 62, 34 42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2017.02.009
Kotowski, S. E., Davis, K. G., & Marras, W. S. (2022). Patient handling through moving of the beds and stretchers. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 87. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2021.103252.
Mansfield, B., Shofer, F. S., & Green-McKenzie, J. (2021b). The Effect of Introduction of Motorized Stretchers on Hospital-Based Patient Transporter Injuries and Resultant Workers’ Compensation Costs. Journal of Occupational & ; Environmental Medicine, 63(12), 1078‑1080. https://doi.org/10.1097/jom.0000000000002319
Butt, Steven & Fredericks, Tycho & Cure, L.N. & Burns, J.D. & Harms, K.S.. (2013). Effects of stretcher mobility related design features on healthcare workers. IIE Annual Conference and Expo 2013. 1854-1860.
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