At a Glance >50% force reduction vs. draw sheet (Bridge Force Study, 2021) 43% caregiver injury reduction (two peer-reviewed studies) $64K–$113K average cost of one caregiver injury (NCCI / ChicagoRisk) 1 per stay: SlideMate® 2–4 PE sheets per patient stay … Read More
When a healthcare facility plans new construction or a renovation, a PHAMA (Patient Handling and Mobility Assessment) is often part of the project plan. It’s not just another compliance checkbox. Done well, a PHAMA shapes how a space is built, … Read More
Moving a patient with limited mobility between surfaces — from a bed to a stretcher, for example — is one of the riskiest routine tasks in a healthcare setting. Done poorly, it can injure the caregiver’s back or shred the … Read More
Every Transfer Counts: The Case for Safe Patient Handling in ASCs Over the past decade, Ambulatory Surgery Centers have become the primary setting for surgical care, now hosting more than 80% of all U.S. surgeries, and procedure volumes at ASCs … Read More
The Science Behind Lateral Air Transfer Mattresses Safe patient handling is one of the most physically demanding — and injury-prone — aspects of healthcare work. Every day, nurses and care aides are asked to move, reposition, and transfer patients who … Read More
What Patient Experience Means to Us Celebrating Patient Experience Week At Bridge Healthcare, patient experience isn’t a metric on a dashboard — it’s the heartbeat behind everything we do. Every patient who enters a healthcare facility brings with them a … Read More
What Really Happens When a Patient Falls in the Hospital Hospitals are designed to heal, but for thousands of patients every day, they can also become the setting for a life-changing setback. A patient fall may seem like a simple … Read More
Think about the weight involved in a typical patient transfer. According to U.S. health data: The average adult man in the United States weighs about 199 pounds. More than 73% of U.S. adults are overweight or obese, meaning many patients … Read More
Safe Patient Handling Is Not One Thing Safe Patient Handling (SPH) is often misunderstood as a single solution — a lift system, a transfer device, or a vendor contract. In reality, it’s far more comprehensive. SPH begins with recognition. Recognition … Read More
Why Air Transfer Isn’t Always the Answer A balanced approach to safer, smarter patient handling There are many reasons facilities and caregivers rely heavily on air transfer — often resulting in inefficient practices and significant overspending. In many cases, caregivers … Read More
In healthcare, the well-being of both patients and caregivers depends on more than just good intentions — it demands smart, clinically driven systems that reduce physical strain and risk. That’s where B-Safe Solutions, from Bridge Healthcare, comes in. Rather than … Read More
New device provides a safe, controlled method to lift fallen patients, improving both patient and clinician safety McCook, IL, November 12, 2025 – Pelstar LLC, the manufacturer behind the trusted, safe patient handling brand Bridge Healthcare, is pleased to announce the … Read More
In healthcare, patients with limited mobility may need to be moved between two surfaces, such as from a bed to a stretcher. It is critical to ensure both caregiver and patient safety during the transfer process. Facilities can utilize a … Read More
Lateral patient transfers can be problematic for many reasons. Most products currently available for lateral patient transfer are expensive, heavy, uncomfortable, and difficult to use. In healthcare settings, patient safety and comfort are top priorities. Traditional transfer devices can be … Read More
In the O.R. ~ My Back Hurts! On three… 1… 2… 3… Phew!!! Sound familiar? What does that sound like?You guessed it: transferring patients from the OR table to the stretcher or bed! Sometimes it’s easy, but more often, it’s … Read More
Picture this: It’s 1 a.m., staffing is limited, and a 350-pound patient arrives from the ICU, needing a CT scan. You need to transfer them from their bed or stretcher onto the CT table—a task that might seem routine but … Read More
New Bed Attachment Straps Enhance Stability and Safety, Addressing Key Concerns of Healthcare Professionals in Patient Handling and Repositioning McCook, IL September 30, 2024 Bridge Healthcare by Pelstar, a leader in Safe Patient Handling solutions, is proud to announce the latest … Read More
Exclusive partnership with Premier, Inc. offers innovative patient handling solutions, enhancing safety and support for both patients and caregivers McCook, IL August 6, 2024 – Bridge Healthcare by Pelstar LLC, a leading provider of Safe Patient Handling solutions, is excited to … Read More
Pelstar LLC, the manufacturer behind the trusted, safe patient-handling brand Bridge Healthcare, is excited to introduce its latest innovation, the STAR (Safe Turning And Repositioning) System. Bridge Healthcare’s STAR system was designed to aid caregivers in turning and repositioning patients, … Read More
