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Durable medical equipment recycling: a pilot program.

Aaron J Wright1

  • 1Trauma Program, University of California Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA. aaron.wright@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu

Journal of Trauma Nursing : the Official Journal of the Society of Trauma Nurses
|March 15, 2012
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This pilot program provides reclaimed durable medical equipment to uninsured trauma patients, improving healthcare access after hospital discharge. It addresses the critical need for essential mobility and assistive devices for vulnerable populations.

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Trauma Care
  • Medical Equipment Reuse

Background:

  • Trauma patients often face significant barriers to accessing essential healthcare services and equipment post-discharge.
  • Medically indigent individuals, particularly those with trauma, frequently lack the financial resources for necessary durable medical equipment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement a pilot program for providing reclaimed durable medical equipment to uninsured trauma patients.
  • To address the gap in post-discharge healthcare support for vulnerable trauma survivors.

Main Methods:

  • Established a program to collect, reclaim, and redistribute durable medical equipment.
  • Provided items such as walkers, commodes, shower chairs, crutches, and canes to eligible patients.

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Main Results:

  • Successfully implemented a pilot program to supply essential medical equipment.
  • Facilitated access to crucial items for trauma patients lacking adequate healthcare resources.

Conclusions:

  • Reclaimed durable medical equipment programs can effectively support medically indigent trauma patients.
  • This initiative demonstrates a viable model for enhancing post-discharge care and equipment accessibility.