Lismore Base Hospital Auxiliary members have done it again! Their fundraising efforts over the past two years have raised $54,078 to enable the purchase of five specialised falls-prevention beds.
“The Auxiliary work as a team to make this contribution to patients, staff and our community,” said Judy Larrescy, President of the Lismore Hospital Auxiliary.
“Funds were raised through the Auxiliary Shop in the hospital foyer, craft market days, raffles and a dinner event for Christmas in July.”
The beds are now helping patients who may be at risk of falls during their hospital stay. Fitted with an alarm system, the beds alert staff when a patient is getting out of bed without the required assistance.
“The alarm system alerts staff to assist a patient who is not independently mobile and so prevents potential falls,” said Charlotte Booth, Nurse Educator, Lismore Base Hospital.
“Falls prevention means patients avoid potential injury and have shorter hospital stays.”
“The beds also have scales built into them so that patients can be weighed in bed if needed, which reduces the need for extra manual handling.”
Ian Hatton, General Manager, Lismore Base Hospital thanked the Lismore UHA for their generous donation.
“The beds are a significant donation to the hospital, and I want to thank the UHA for their ongoing fundraising that improves the quality of care for our patients.”