Lancet 1965

"The adult human form is an awkward burden to lift or carry.  Weighing up to 200 pounds or more, it has no handles, it is not rigid, and it is susceptible to severe damage if mishandled or dropped. When lying in a bed, a patient is placed inconveniently for lifting, and the weight and placing of such a load would be tolerated by few industrial workers."

 

HISTORY

Prevent, Inc.® began in 1996 with the mission to implement our trademarked Safe Patient Handling Program - "Get A Lift!"® .

Since 1996, Prevent, Inc.'s "Get A Lift!"® Program has been implemented in 610 healthcare facilities. Prevent, Inc. employs professional nurses with diverse healthcare backgrounds to train and mentor caregivers to create an affordable and effective program for reducing injuries related to patient handling.

The "Get A Lift!"® Program provides the customized structure, education and extensive resources essential for our clients to support a permanent change in the care delivery process. This comprehensive approach creates the safest environment for both the caregivers and the patients.

Prior to founding Prevent, Inc., Betty Bogue, R.N., President, served as a risk manager for a long term care company, as well as a nurse in an acute care hospital. This work experience was the springboard to developing a nurse-based education program that includes extensive hands-on mentoring with the caregivers.