Wound Care Prevention for Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF/IID) in Harrisburg

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Prevent and treat pressure ulcers
Reduce strain on staff with motorized lift

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Why SideLyer matters to the intellectually and developmentally disabled

Complex mobility needs often require individuals to be repositioned on a regular schedule, receive appropriate pressure relief, and remain socially connected through meaningful interaction each day. This combination of care helps support both physical health and emotional well being while enhancing everyday comfort.

Who benefits from a SideLyer in Harrisburg?

  • Individuals with intellectual or developmental disability

  • Intermediate care facility clients

  • Medical group home residents

  • Residents requiring frequent repositioning

  • Individuals at risk for pressure ulcers or contractures

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Proven Pressure Ulcer Prevention for Immobile Residents

People with restricted mobility face an increased risk of pressure injuries due to prolonged periods of sitting or lying in one position. Without regular repositioning and proper pressure relief, continuous pressure can affect skin health and lead to complications that may require ongoing care.

With SideLyer, intermediate care facilities and medical group homes can:

  • Lower the risk of pressure ulcers by more than ten times

  • Help reduce the costs associated with staff injury claims by 28%

  • Encourage better venous return for improved blood circulation

  • Minimize fluid buildup in the legs and sacral area

  • Allow caregivers to perform skin assessments and wound care more efficiently

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Comfort, Dignity and Socialization for Residents

With gentle and quiet movement, the SideLyer simplifies resident repositioning while helping preserve comfort, safety, and dignity during every stage of care.

  • Motorized positioning from head to toe supports a variety of daily care activities, including feeding, medication management, rehabilitation, and therapy.

  • Side tilt adjustments improve caregiver access for hygiene routines, wound care, clothing changes, and assisted transfers.

  • Vertical elevation raises residents to a comfortable height for face to face communication, helping strengthen social interaction and emotional wellbeing.

  • Encourages participation in everyday life while helping caregivers deliver compassionate care with greater efficiency and confidence.

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Safe Handling and Injury Reduction for Your Care Staff

Daily resident care often requires repeated lifting and repositioning, placing caregivers at increased risk for musculoskeletal injuries involving the back, shoulders, and upper body. Motorized repositioning helps improve workplace safety by providing:

Motorized repositioning enables:

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  • More efficient and structured repositioning practices

  • Improved safety during routine resident handling and care

  • Reduced dependence on manual lifting to protect caregivers from injury

  • Up to 28% fewer caregiver injury claims

  • Less employee turnover and reduced time away from work due to physical demands

The SideLyer is engineered to support caregiver health while helping residents experience greater comfort, dignity, and overall wellbeing.

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Key features include

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1

Detachable Safety Strap

Designed to accommodate G-tubes and other medical lines while keeping the patient secure during all positioning modes.

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Electric Vertical Lift System

Provides smooth vertical elevation, angled positioning, and rotational adjustment — all controlled with a simple touch.

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Detachable Tray

Securely mounts to the frame to support devices, activities, or treatment materials while remaining easy to remove when not in use.

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4

Three-Layer Memory Foam Mattress

Features a supportive core, pressure-relief middle layer, gel memory foam top, and a high-performance, cleanable outer cover for maximum comfort and durability.

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Rolling Caster Wheels

Allow effortless movement throughout the facility, even in tight or busy clinical environments.

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Integrated Shock Absorbers

Enable smooth transport over thresholds and uneven flooring, protecting patient comfort and device stability.

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Detachable IV Pole Attachment

Provides convenient management of fluids, medications, or feeding systems without additional equipment clutter.

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Optional Frame-Mounted Resting Rail

A secure rail that slots directly into the frame to provide added support and safety when the patient intends to rest or sleep in the SideLyer.

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Advanced Movement and Therapeutic Angling

Caregivers can quickly adjust the patient's position using smooth motorized controls that provide quiet elevation, tilting, and therapeutic angling.

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Advanced Movement and Therapeutic Angling

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Base Configuration

Provides a neutral, stable lying position for general therapy, assessments, and safe patient positioning.

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2

Lifted Position

Raises the entire platform vertically to support safer positioning at caregiver eye level, improving access for care activities and patient interaction.

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3

Head-to-Toe Angling

Tilts the body along the longitudinal axis to elevate the chest for respiratory therapy or reverse-angle positioning for improved circulation and edema management.

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4

Rotational Adjustment

Enables right or left lateral tilt for weight shifting, pressure relief, and balance or trunk-control training without manual repositioning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do we get started with SideLyer? +
Your SideLyer journey starts with a virtual product demo. One of our experienced specialists will walk you through how the system works, review the full capabilities of the device, discuss clinical applications, and answer your caregiving team’s questions. After the demonstration is complete, your facility can then enter into a complimentary 90 day trial to evaluate the performance of the equipment in your daily care environment before committing to a purchase.
Is SideLyer covered by insurance? +
Your SideLyer journey starts with a virtual product demo. One of our experienced specialists will walk you through how the system works, review the full capabilities of the device, discuss clinical applications, and answer your caregiving team’s questions. After the demonstration is complete, your facility can then enter into a complimentary 90 day trial to evaluate the performance of the equipment in your daily care environment before committing to a purchase.
Can our facility in Connecticut rent SideLyer instead of purchasing it? +
Certainly. Facilities can choose to rent the SideLyer as opposed to outright purchase. The monthly rental rates are $550 and there is a minimum 13 month agreement, so it is an affordable way to incorporate the system into your resident care program.
How can SideLyer help reduce the risk of bed sores? +
For people with limited mobility, it is often impossible to shift their own weight frequently enough to avoid prolonged pressure on vulnerable areas. SideLyer’s automated repositioning helps to improve circulation and reduce continuous pressure helping to reduce the occurrence of bed sores by up to 10 times. Supporting healthier skin and reducing wound related concerns.
Why do 93% of healthcare professionals recommend SideLyer for patients at high risk of bed sores? +
SideLyer has earned the trust of many healthcare professionals as it works for both patient care and caregiver safety. Its motorized positioning system reduces the need for physically demanding manual repositioning, while promoting circulation, maintaining skin integrity, supporting rehabilitation, simplifying routine care and encouraging meaningful social interaction.
Is the SideLyer covered by warranty? What is covered and for how long? +
Yes. SideLyer comes with a one year manufacturer’s warranty covering major components of the equipment. There is also an optional extended warranty for added peace of mind that covers you extensively for up to three years.
How does SideLyer support resident dignity and wound healing in ICF/IID settings? +
SideLyer offers a gentle, motorized positioning that reduces the physical discomfort inherent in manual repositioning and creates a more respectful care experience. Ongoing support with positioning can also assist residents recovering from pressure wounds, surgical wounds, and other complex wound conditions by minimizing sustained pressure while healing occurs.
Will SideLyer help with staff safety goals? +
Yes. SideLyer is designed to reduce the physical burden of manual repositioning of residents by reducing repetitive lifting and turning tasks. This helps caregivers to deliver safer, more efficient care, and helps facilities to reduce the risk of pressure injuries for residents with mobility limitations or wounds that require continued therapeutic positioning.

Besides daily caregiving, SideLyer is often integrated into wound management protocols, staff educational programs, infection prevention initiatives, and collaborative care planning conversations with residents and family members. These additional uses help to drive consistency across many domains of clinical care.
Can caregivers operate SideLyer safely without extensive training? +
Yes. SideLyer has simple controls that are easy to understand and use by caregivers. The equipment is easy to use and most staff members need very little instruction before they are comfortable using it. The equipment is easy to incorporate into existing resident care procedures without the need for lengthy training programs.
Is SideLyer appropriate for group homes, residential care, or skilled nursing facilities? +
Certainly. SideLyer is intended for use in a variety of long-term care settings, including group homes, residential care communities and skilled nursing facilities. Its quiet operation helps create a peaceful care environment and aids residents with limited mobility and in the prevention and treatment of diabetic ulcers, traumatic wounds and other complex skin conditions.
Does SideLyer support Connecticut residents who are medically fragile? +
Yes. Controlled motorized repositioning with SideLyer allows safe movement for medically fragile residents and residents post-surgery. The system also encourages regular pressure relief that promotes healing conditions and supports advanced wound care techniques such as negative pressure wound therapy.
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