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Sage Mission Statement. We are an innovator focusing on unique products dedicated to solving real problems in the healthcare environment. SIMPLE INTERVENTIONS EXTRAORDINARY OUTCOMES. Sage is a Diversity Supplier/Veteran-Owned Company. Interventional Patient Hygiene. Bathing
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Sage Mission Statement We are an innovator focusing on unique products dedicated to solving real problems in the healthcare environment. SIMPLE INTERVENTIONS EXTRAORDINARY OUTCOMES Sage is a Diversity Supplier/Veteran-Owned Company
Interventional Patient Hygiene Bathing Eliminating Basins, a risk factor for HAI’s and Providing Early Detection of Skin Injury Incontinence Care, Heel Floatation, Sacral Protection Risk Factors for Pressure Ulcers Oral Care Risk factors for Hospital Acquired Pneumonia Preoperative Skin Preparation Risk of Surgical Site Infection
Solving a Real Problem • 6 to 22% of stroke survivors experience pneumonia • In hospital mortality rate of 20% vs. 3.5% • $27, 633 Increase in cost with stroke associated pneumonia. • Impacts Readmission
Solving a Real Problem • “Primary risk factor for pneumonia after stroke is thought to be dyphagia allowing aspiration of ingested food, liquids, or oral secretions.”
The Problem • “Dysphagia (impairment in swallowing) occurs in 30% to 64% of patietns in the acute phase of stroke recovery and in 37% to 78% of the general stroke population. Patients with dysphagia are more likely to experience aspiration pneumonia which leads to higher mortality rates.”
Readmissions in 30 days • Pneumonia, Heart Failure, Acute Myocardial Infarction • 2013-1% of Medicare • 2014-2% of Medicare • 2015-3% of Medicare
Continue Care • Suction Brushes • Suction Swabs • Easy to use Burst Pouch w/ Antiseptic Oral Rinse • Mouth Moisturizer • Sequential Packaging • Covered Yankauer
Sage Suction Toothbrush • Nylon Bristles • 3100 contact points • Swab on the back • More than 6 times the solution • Sodium Bicarbonate • 3 Suction Ports • 1-piece configuration
Sage Suction Swab • Perpendicular Ridges • Side Suction Ports • Sodium Bicarbonate • 1-Piece Configuration
Covered Yankauer • Protected between uses • Soft Tip • 1-Piece configuration • Available individually as well as in systems
Q-Care Burst Pouch • Ease of use to aid in compliance • No set up required • No tearing or pouring • No mixing, no mess, burstable solution packets
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