SmartCells Fall Protection Flooring Featured at Idea House Exhibit

SATECH Inc. today announced that its patented SmartCells® fall protection flooring will be highlighted in the Idea House exhibit at the annual conference of the American Association of Home and Services for the Aging.
“We’re honored to be a part of this prestigious event to demonstrate the latest in fall protection flooring technology to help prevent fall-related injuries,” said Bryce Betteridge, president of SATECH. “Not only will our fall protection flooring help provide a safer environment for indoor living spaces, it also is easily customized for outdoor surfaces.”
The 2010 AAHSA Idea House is an interactive exhibit at the center of the stage show floor, with more than 5,000 square feet of outdoor and indoor living space, it showcases the latest designs that optimize vibrant aging in place, using innovation technology and eco-conscious design. 
 The annual conference attracts more than 8,000 attendees.
The SmartCells technology creates a remarkable dual-stiffness fall protection flooring solution that does not impair balance by providing a stable surface for normal activities that softens under impact to provide fall- impact protection. The new SmartCells structures are not only optimized to provide effective solutions for both preventing falls and protecting individuals from serious fall-related injuries, but also
provide fatigue relief for caregivers. The SmartCells cushioned flooring technology is the subject of a variety of clinical studies to further quantify its many benefits as fall protection flooring to reduce risk and liability for long-term care providers.
About AAHSA The members of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) help millions of individuals and their families every day through mission-driven, not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing the services that people need, when they need them, in the place they call home. Our 5,700 member organizations, many of which have served their communities for generations, offer the continuum of aging services: adult day services, home health, community services, senior housing, assisted living residences, continuing care retirement communities and nursing homes. For more information, visit www.aahsa.org

About SATECH, Inc. SATECH is a technology company that specializes in the development and marketing of SmartCells® ergonomic and cushioned flooring solutions that enhance performance and reduce fatigue and fall-related injuries. SmartCells technology has broad application in the industrial workplace and health care markets. For more information, please call (360) 748-8711 or visit www.smartcellsusa.com

 

SmartCells Fall Protection Flooring Used by Aleydis Centers

SATECH Inc. today announced a relationship with Aleydis Centers to provide its patented SmartCell’s® fall protection flooring for Aleydis Centers across the
country.

“The Aleydis Centers and SATECH’s patented fall protection flooring are a perfect match to provide an aging
population with a safe infection control environment,” said Bryce Betteridge, president of SATECH.
“In addition, our fall protection flooring will reduce liability for assisted living facilities and most importantly,
preserve the dignity of residents for routine healthcare.”

According to Dr. Stuart Boekeloo, president of Aleydis Centers, the SATECH fall protection flooring provides a
significant benefit because it provides a safe surface in a safe room. “Infection control is challenging
in many facilities, and is inadvertently spread through common cleaning practices,” said Boekeloo.
After podiatrists, mobile dental units and others provide services in resident’s rooms or common
areas — as is the industry norm — it simply facilitates the spread of infection. When rotary
instruments are used and well-meaning housekeeping staff sweep or vacuum to clean up, it
increases the problem of contamination. Aleydis and SATECH are working together to not only
provide fall protection flooring, but also the most infection free surfaces possible.

Cushioned fall protection flooring reduces injuries and is easy to clean and disinfect.”We needed a safe, easily-cleaned fall protection flooring product for residents from their wheelchairs to treatment
chairs,” said Boekeloo. “When we found out about each other it was a natural fit. My goal is to have SATECH flooring in every Aleydis Center.”

Aleydis Centers are standardized mini-examination/surgery rooms for residents in assisted living
facilities. According to the company, 85 percent of routine healthcare examinations and treatments
for hearing aids, teeth, knees, feet, minor cardiology testing can be done on-site. The room
standardization improves infection control and lowers transmission rates between patients, securely
maintains medical records on site, reduces liability for care providers and decreases the burden on
families who must often shuttle loved ones off-site to visit their doctor or dentist.

The company is named after the patron Saint Aleydis, known for her endurance amid suffering and
to motivate those in pain. “It’s a great connection and meaning,” said Boekeloo.

About Aleydis Centers LLC
Based in St Joseph, Mich., Aleydis Centers are revolutionary healthcare centers for residents of
Assisted Living Facilities. They preserve patient dignity and provide infection control in a safe
environment. Aleydis multi-care treatment roomsâ„¢ offer standardized, state-of-the-art technology
through which various health care providers can rotate. Available nationwide and supported by a
network of certified technicians, Aleydis Centers are typically installed in 4-5 weeks. For more
information, call (269) 449-7017 or visit www.aleydiscenters.com

About SATECH, Inc.
SATECH is a technology company that specializes in the development and marketing of
SmartCells® ergonomic and cushioned flooring solutions that enhance performance and reduce
fatigue and fall-related injuries. SmartCells technology has broad application in the industrial
workplace and health care markets. For more information, please call
(360) 748-8711 or visit www.smartcellsusa.com.

SmartCells® Fall Protection Flooring in the News

SmartCells® USA receives national recognition for advances in Fall Protection flooring technology:

 

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