we are having problems with patients stealing the equipment, notably walkers and goniometers. How do other
facilities deal with the problem of having equipment for patients to use in hospital, until ordered equipment
arrives from a supplier? We have tried getting pre authorized surgeries to get their own and bring it in with
them. This is failing, we get "I didn't think I would need it" or "it is locked in my truck in the parking lot", or they
just do not follow through. Gait belts never seem to disappear, nor any exercise tubing we vend with the
intention patients carry on a program at home.
Any advice appreciated.
Tracey
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