Patient Pod

“This being my first surgery, I found the information so helpful – it was good reassurance.”

-- Juanita Torres, Surgical Patient

“I loved it! It never left my walker. I know exactly where it is right now. . I put my cell phone, my pills, tissues, my wallet, my insurance card inside…. I have used it every day since leaving the hospital. I would use it again in a heartbeat.”

-- Dick Jacobs, patient, Scottsdale, AZ

“The nurses thought it was brilliant.”

-- Nurse Administrator, surgical unit, Orlando, FL

“The bed table (and everything on it) would sometimes get wheeled away, but with the Patient Pod I could always reach everything and didn't have to worry about my personal items. It’s a wonderful thing.”

-- Susan Barrett, patient, retired school teacher, RI

“The only way I would suggest the Patient Pod be improved is if we had more to give out”.

-- RN, Warwick, RI

“…one of the greatest breakthroughs of the decade in patient health…the answer to one of the most disturbing problems facing patients: hospital-acquired infections.”

-- Wayne Weiner, D. Ed., Former Senior Consultant, National Institute of Health

“OMG, what a brilliant idea, someone (probably a woman) is a genius!”

-- Lisa Bilello, patient, Merrick, New York

"The Pod is a winner for the patient from every standpoint.” -Robert J. Shapiro, Superintendent Emeritus of the Warwick, RI, School Department

“The best feature of the Pod is the message center…I simply wrote my note and placed it in the message center on the Pod. When I woke, my medication was on my bedside table!!!”

-- Lisa H, Patient, Providence, RI

FAQ

7. Where does the Patient Pod™ go?

Its patent-pending attachment clips on the bedrail or IV pole, and moves easily with the patient to the bedside table, chair rail, walker or wheelchair.


on a scooter		on a wheelchair

on a chair rail		on a walker

on a table		on an airplane tray

8. Can I customize the Patient Pod™ with our institution's or company's logo?

Yes. Our design partners (Fuzion Design Inc) can even make your Patient Pods in your preferred shape, size and colors.

1. Why is the hand hygiene provided by the Patient Pod™ so important?

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says good hand hygiene is the single biggest thing we can practice to keep us safe from hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). According to CDC figures, these infections lead to the deaths of nearly 100,000 people a year. The Patient Pod gives patients a role in keeping HAIs at bay, while improving patient care in ways that are holistic, intuitive and cost-effective.

2. What’s included with The Patient Pod™?

Personal PURELL hand sanitizer, PURELL sanitizing wipes, a cover for the remote control (plus a spare), a notepad and pen, an integrated message clip, a display area for a personal photograph and preferred name, a medical information card, and tips on having the best possible hospital stay.

3. Does having a Patient Pod™ guarantee I won’t get a hospital-acquired infection or other problem? No.

4. What’s with the “Pear” logo?

In a world of sharp instruments, chemical smells and stainless steel, there's nothing medicinal or clinical about a pear. It’s familar, sweet, whole, healthy, organic and green. It reflects our holistic approach to health and wellness. (And the apple was already taken.)

5. Who came up with The Patient Pod™ and why?

Patient safety advocate and former medical reporter Pat Mastors began working on what would become the Patient Pod following the prolonged hospitalization of her father, who succumbed to complications of a hospital-acquired infection in 2006. She solicited the input of families, caregivers and administrators to create something wonderful for patients, that also synthesizes the goals of the entire care team.

6. Can the Patient Pod™ be re-used?

It is designed and priced for per-patient use, but has multiple uses post-discharge as a personal storage unit (washing machine-safe).

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