HAPIGuard, HAPIShield, and HAPISafe
are all designed to prevent HOSPITAL ACQUiRED PRESSURE INJURIES
HAPIGuard is an easy to apply strap with a front pad system that secures both NG and oxygen tubing above the lip.
HAPIShield Soft and easy cap that secures oxygen tubing (Nasal Cannula, HFNC…) above the ear. The cap can ALSO be worn under BIPAP/CPAP masks to prevent HAPI along their straps.
HAPISafe Product under development and testing. Anticipated update to come in January 2027.
About HAPI
WHAT IS HAPI
Hospital Acquired Pressure Injury (HAPI; formerly known as a pressure ulcer) is a localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue during an inpatient hospital stay. The result of pressure, shear, or both, HAPI development is additionally associated with other factors (e.g., advanced age, immobility, perfusion, nutritional status, hematological measures, illness severity, and presence of diabetes;. Generally considered preventable, HAPI’s are accepted nursing quality indicators.
If HAPI reaches Stage 3 (full-thickness skin loss) or Stage 4
(full thickness skin loss and tissue loss), it is a “never event” that is reported to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and that results in subsequent limited reimbursement (Levinson, 2010).
Most importantly, HAPI’s can be associated with a longer hospital stay, pain, infection, and even death (Lyder et al., 2012)
Coleman et al., 2013; National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel [NPUAP], European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, & Pan Pacific Pressure Injury Alliance, 2014) (Baharestani et al., 2009; Bergquist-Beringer, Davidson, & Cuddigan, 2017).
Products & Instructions
Respiratory Care Device Related HAPI Program for hospitals available to all affiliated sites via IMD Education and Med One Sales teams
Hospital HAPI Prevention Plan
Inventive Medical Devices is committed to providing health care organizations or acute care hospitals an evidence based tailored plan to address head on Respiratory Care device related HAPI’s. Please contact Med One Group sales or contact us below if you are interested in our program.
