Hospital Short Term Care Stretcher Mattresses
High performance, clinically designed, long lasting and comfortable, Forté Stretcher Mattresses are the perfect surface solution for Stretchers in any type of Hospital and patient care application.
Utilizing unique foam technology together with expertise in high-frequency welding and manufacturing high quality covers compliant with facility standards, Forté Stretcher Mattresses lower risk of Pressure Injury, Provide Increased Safety and Infection Control and Ensure Patient Comfort.
Forté Healthcare offer facilities the ability to standardize on Stretcher Soft Surfaces which makes cleaning protocols consistent and more manageable.
The complimentary custom-design service ensures that no matter the age or model of Stretcher platform in use within the facility, Forté can provide a solution. This ensures optimal and consistent patient care, cleaning and comfort across all Stretcher Surfaces.
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Perioperative, Post Surgical & Recovery, Imaging
Stretcher Support Surfaces for Acute applications including Preoperative, Emergency, Admissions, Recovery and Imaging require specific features to ensure optimal outcomes.
Crucial factors must be considered to ensure compatibility with the Stretcher Surface and typical uses. Considerations such as imaging, Stretcher Height, Patient Safety and Transfers require certain specification to ensure optimal results without unnecessary device interference. This can have profound impact upon Pressure Care and Longevity if specific clinical design elements are not integrated within the surface.
Forte Stretcher Mattresses integrate advanced Pressure Care, Infection Control, Comfort and Performance features to ensure uncompromised performance in any given clinical application. In addition, Forté offer Hospitals and clinics the ability to adapt the Forté Stretcher Mattress to any specific surface.
Sovereign S21 Immersion 230kg
The Sovereign S21 utilities premium quality, high performance foam for optimal longevity and patient comfort, designed for clients at high risk of pressure injury.
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Icon IS23 300kg 4-Layer
The IS23 has a unique 4-Layered high-performance core offering excellent immersion together with greater anatomical support for patients weighing up to 300kg.
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Icon IS22 350kg 5-Layer
The Icon IS22 is an advanced variation of the Icon IS23. The 5-Layered High-Performance Core provides the ultimate balance of performance, comfort and pressure injury prevention within demanding acute environments.
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Icon IS21 180kg Dual Core
Icon IS21 is an exceptional blend of value, care, and longevity, and may be customised to suit any brand or type of Stretcher.
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Icon IPT1 Patient Transport Mattress
Answering requirements from the patient transport and Ambulance sectors, the Icon IPT provides excellent pressure care, comfort and support for patient transport and ambulance journeys.
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Patient Transport, Aircraft and Long Distance Ambulance
Moving patients between facilities is a delicate task and documented studies reveal that additional Pressure Care challenges are presented. This is due to limitations posed by vehicle size, transfer practice, terrain and unavoidable ‘bumps’. In addition to this, the time required to undergo a typical transfer is considerable, especially within less populated regions where some patients are spending up to 6 hours positioned on an Ambulance type stretcher.
Aircraft are used to reduce patient transit timeframes and whilst effective, this method poses constraints affecting the mattress specification due to associated Aviation requirements. This includes space limitations within small Aircraft affecting the thickness of the mattress and subsequent risks of ensuring adequate immersion and envelopment. Other factors include overall weight and compatibility with functionality of Aircraft Stretcher Surfaces.
Icon IS21 180kg Dual Core
Icon IS21 is an exceptional blend of value, care, and longevity, and may be customised to suit any brand or type of Stretcher.
View ProductIcon IS22 350kg 5-Layer
The Icon IS22 is an advanced variation of the Icon IS23. The 5-Layered High-Performance Core provides the ultimate balance of performance, comfort and pressure injury prevention within demanding acute environments.
View ProductIcon IS23 300kg 4-Layer
The IS23 has a unique 4-Layered high-performance core offering excellent immersion together with greater anatomical support for patients weighing up to 300kg.
View ProductSovereign S21 Immersion 230kg
The Sovereign S21 utilities premium quality, high performance foam for optimal longevity and patient comfort, designed for clients at high risk of pressure injury.
View ProductIcon IPT1 Patient Transport Mattress
Answering requirements from the patient transport and Ambulance sectors, the Icon IPT provides excellent pressure care, comfort and support for patient transport and ambulance journeys.
View ProductPRESSURE INJURY PREVENTION ON A STRETCHER
According to the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Injuries Clinical Practice Guideline, The International Guideline 2019 – Individuals may be at risk for pressure injury in all circumstances where they are in contact with a support surface and have a degree of immobility or inactivity. This includes vehicle transportation, operating rooms, and waiting for a clinical review and/or admission in the emergency department.
To minimise the time and magnitude of pressure and shear exerted on pressure points, individuals at risk of pressure injuries should also be placed on a pressure redistributing support surface. It is recommended to use a pressure redistribution support surface on the operating table and during transit for all individuals with or at risk of pressure injuries.
Interface pressures on an operating table can be very high. In the operating room, the duration of time the individual will spend in one position is generally determined by the surgical procedure. This increases the importance of the support surface in reducing pressure injury risk – both preoperatively and postoperatively.
Some surgical procedures may have specific requirements based on duration, positioning, instrumentation, and stability of the operative field. For example, no metal components which may interfere with imaging. Most stretcher support surfaces need to be low profile.
Achieving sustained support and pressure redistribution on a low profile support surface can be challenging – ensure stretcher support surfaces are manufactured with top quality raw materials.
Non-slip – and no Velcro!
Velcro is an infection hazard, but stretcher support surfaces must not slip around and move on the stretcher. Forté stretcher mattresses offer the option of a non-slip polyurethane patch which is welded to the base of the cover. This patch provides excellent grip to the stretcher mattress – preventing sliding and improving safety.
Manufacturing
Forté Stretcher Mattresses are manufactured within our Armidale factory using unique specifications of high-performance raw materials. Sizing can be set to meet the exact brand of Stretcher within any facility including angled and shaped corners. Additional features and options include fastening straps, buckles, head and foot cushions all of which are manufactured to comply with infection control requirements and offer excellent longevity.
Hear what Health Professionals say About Forté Healthcare Mattresses…
I really like your products and I have been to training held at AMS. I love the fact your products are Australian made and considered “local” for us in Newcastle.
Occupational Therapist
Newcastle, NSW
Forté Healthcare has been a pleasure to work with – the team is always easy to talk to and quick to respond to questions, queries and issues. We also had difficulty with a product and a new one was delivered the following business day ensuring participant safety and satisfaction.
Occupational Therapist
Sydney, NSW
We are really happy with the mattresses. Fantastic product especially given the short time frame for supply
Facility
Burnett Heads, QLD
You are amazing, it is on site with the client the day after it arrived. Can not thank you enough, really appreciate it. Hope you have a great week, you certainly made mine
Distributor
Melbourne, VIC
Great product and Australian made. Locally owned and run as well as being a team of lovely people.
Customer
Sydney, NSW
Customer service is fantastic. Products are of a high quality. A pleasure to deal with Forte.
Distributor
Sydney, NSW
Excellent company to deal with, quick turnaround. Carol fabulous to work with
Distributor
Sunshine Coast, QLD
Have I mentioned what a fabulous company Forte is to deal with? It’s rare these days to have such tremendous support.
Distributor
Sunshine Coast, QLD
Your products are easy to recommend as they are perfect for so many of our clients.
(And it helps that they are made in NSW too)
Distributor
Sunshine Coast, QLD
Always an efficient and reliable service backed up by the personal, genuine communication.
Distributor
Adelaide, SA
You guys are amazing! The service and follow up care is next to none. Love working with you guys!
Occupational Therapist
Sydney, NSW
Really helpful team at Forte, prompt with communication, great product knowledge, and they have gone above and beyond to support our purchase experience.
Aged Care Facility
Melbourne, VIC
I couldn’t speak highly enough of the team at Forte Healthcare. The team are a pleasure to work with, always professional, prompt and knowledgeable in their responses.
If you’re searching for an Australian made QUALITY medical mattress, look no further than Forte Healthcare, you won’t be disappointed!
Distributor
TAS
An awesome team here and some Very, Very innovative products!
Hospital
Sydney, NSW
Love the products, can not fault it in any way, the service from sales staff is exceptional.
Distributor
Townsville, QLD
Always reliable, responsive, knowledgeable, helpful and suppliers of quality products. I’m a Forte fan!
Distributor
Melbourne, VIC
An amazing team of experts in the Medical Mattress world, with fantastic products!
Distributor
Melbourne, VIC
10/10 for mattress quality and selection and 10/10 for service from Bradley, Carol and Crystal.
Distributor
Melbourne, VIC
We love forte !!! Carol and the team at forte are amazing to deal with. The forte products sell themselves.
Distributor
Melbourne, VIC
You’re Covered by Forté Healthcare’s ‘Successful Solution Guarantee’
At Forté Healthcare, we are so confident in the care and performance our support surfaces deliver, that we back our products and expertise with our ‘Successful Solution Guarantee’.
Here’s how it works:
Our team of specialists will help you navigate our product range to correctly match our support surfaces with your care environment and patient risk profile. This ensures you achieve the highest levels of patient care and pressure injury prevention.
If, for whatever reason the product we recommend isn’t helping you achieve the outcome you expected, we’ll work with you until it is. And in the unlikely event we still cannot provide the right solution.
We’ll refund you 100% of the charges to date.
FAQs
- Can I use an electric blanket?
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Yes, if there are no exposed wires and it operates at below 60°C. Please keep pressure care in mind however, consulting with your doctor or healthcare professional first.
- Can your mattresses be made to a custom size?
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Yes, Forté can customise any mattress to suit any bed platform. Customised items will be more expensive than standard sizing and do take longer through production.
- Can I trial your mattresses?
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Yes, most mattresses are available for trial. Contact Forté or your local distributor to make arrangements