SleepSafe Beds LLC, formerly English Ave. Industries, was one of five companies that submitted a prototype for review, and the only company willing to resubmit their design with the modifications the OMRDD requested after the review process. Since then, SleepSafe Beds™ has been approved by the OMRDD for use in their facilities and has been placed on state contract for purchase by the OMRDD. The SleepSafe Bed™ represents a standard to which the agency's bed safety guidelines have been written.
In April 2001, SleepSafe Beds LLC, filed for a patent on the SleepSafe Bed system which was approved on July 15, 2002.
Features include:
-The clear 1/4" acrylic windows incorporated in the safety rails prevent the opportunity for entanglement in contrast to traditional institutional beds. Furthermore, the visibility affords the opportunity for both acknowledgement and need to observe the environment in situations where the need to see and be seen are important.
-Entrapment issues are virtually eliminated with the patented SleepSafe Bed™ design. The space between the side rails, head and foot boards is nearly nonexistent - even with compression.
-The aesthetics and hardwood construction of the beds promote a "homey" atmosphere for the benefit of not only the resident where self-esteem may be an issue, but also for family members and caregivers who appreciate a more normalized setting.
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