How SmartCells Mats are different than traditional foam mats

“We really enjoy the product. It is easy to roll wheel chairs on them, making transfers easier. The aids and rehab staff really like them. Because they are more stable, they don't slide away when a fall occurs; we have more non-injuries.”
-Sara Eastburn, Executive
Director

“We love them! We have had no injuries at all on any of the mats. They are absolutely wonderful.”
-Janette Buchanan, Director of Nursing

Research: Scientific Data

Biomechanical Evaluation of Bedside Mats
(Force reduction comparison to unprotected floor.)

• Selected excerpts from research Presented by John Lloyd, PhD, CPE, and Brian Schulz, PhD, at the "Transforming Fall Prevention Practices" Conference, Clearwater, FL, April, 2008
• 144 different trials with conclusions and results

Comparison of Force Attenuation & Influence on Balance
(Cushioning without effecting balance.)

• 90% of fractures are due to falls, and low stiffness flooring may be an effective means for preventing fractures in high-risk environments

Pilot Study to Assess Mobility Safety on a Dual-Stiffness Floor

• Falls and injury are significant issues for older adults,the aging society,and the health care system.SATECHInc.has produced a SmartCells,dual-stiffness flooring product, which has been shown anecdotally to reduce morbidity related to falls in older adults

How Flooring Can Reduce Fall Risk & Injury

• Given the effect of falls on a resident's life as well as the facility's bottom line, the use of advanced types of flooring merits serious consideration.