Long Term and Homecare
Long-term care is typically geared toward individuals who have a progressive or chronic health condition that requires ongoing care or assistance. Long-term care may be necessary with conditions like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease or after a stroke. Some patients are eventually able to discontinue long-term care, but for many, it will be needed for life.
In many cases, the needs of patients receiving long-term care will increase over time as their condition worsens, or they will never be able to live without assistance again. Like short-term care, long-term care can be provided in a patient’s home or it can be provided in a long-term care facility. It may be skilled or unskilled, although long-term care is more likely to involve skilled care to manage a chronic or progressive condition.
The goal of long-term care is typically preserving the patient’s quality of life and health as much as possible. When delivered in a facility, long-term care often includes amenities to help with these goals such as social activities, salon services, and transportation.
Because patients who need long-term care are typically struggling with a chronic, debilitating, and/or progressive condition, additional services are typically necessary. Comprehensive services are often provided and may include personal care, therapeutic, and medical care.
Selecting equipment for homecare clients is different to the facility environment. Homecare environments have less regulations in relation to infection control and size. Homecare clients also tend to have more choice in relation to style and sizing.
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Palliative Care and Pain Management
Pain Management and Palliative Care requirements must be specifically considered to ensure patients suffering from these conditions receive optimal care.
The support surface plays a central role in effective pain management as a poorly performing mattress can result in significant disturbance, lack of sleep and traumatic situations for the care giver and patient alike.
Palliative care poses special nursing challenges, within many facilities, patients in Palliative care are unable to get out of bed.
It is easy to become focused on pressure injury prevention and overlook comprehensive care planning that considers pain management in critical care and palliative scenarios. Common therapy practice and mattress selection for skin integrity is for many patients a contributing factor to increased pain. This begins a viscous circle which has inevitable implications on skin integrity.
Forté Healthcare manufacture several Medical Mattress solutions that provide superior outcomes in respect to features specifically designed to provide increased pain management.
Zephair Lite
The Paediatric or Lite Zephair is a hybrid alternating air mattress with immersion and stability foams to provide optimal pressure relief combined with comfort for individuals between 12 and 90kg
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Zephair Gentle Critical Care
Unique powered hybrid air mattress system offering unparalleled pain management and patient compliance alongside a high level of pressure care and functional support
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Sovereign S7 Advance 250kg
Offers the highest level of care possible with a static foam support surface – designed to manage micro-climate, shear, support, immersion and pressure redistribution.
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Roho Integration Options
ROHO Dry Floatation mattress segments can be integrated within any Forte mattress in any configuration creating a reactive hybrid air mattress suitable for very high risk individuals.
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Alaise Pumpless Hybrid
An advanced Hybrid Static Support Surface utilising a series of 13+ individual Air Cells combining the benefits of foam and air and offering unrivalled pressure redistribution, comfort, and support.
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Spinal and Brain Injury
Spinal cord and brain injuries are complex and serious medical conditions that have the power to severely impact a person’s physical functionality, as well as socioeconomic and psychological health. Clients with spinal and brain injuries require rehabilitation and intervention to assist in the prevention and healing of secondary medical concerns, such as pressure injuries, and to improve and address matters of health-related quality of life.
Spinal cord and brain injuries both lead to immobility and loss of sensation which means these clients are at a high to very high risk of obtaining a pressure injury. As such high level pressure care mattresses that reduce and relieving pressure must be selected to ensure protection should progression in the individual’s condition occur.
Zephair Lite
The Paediatric or Lite Zephair is a hybrid alternating air mattress with immersion and stability foams to provide optimal pressure relief combined with comfort for individuals between 12 and 90kg
View Product Zephair Gentle Critical Care
Unique powered hybrid air mattress system offering unparalleled pain management and patient compliance alongside a high level of pressure care and functional support
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Airmonte A5 Overlay
5-Inch Alternating Air Overlay delivering effective pressure relief and comfort with simple, silent pump and 22 narrow air cells
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Airmonte A8 Full Replacement
8-Inch Full Alternating Air Pressure Mattress with advanced pump unit providing option functionality for superior patient care.
View Product Sovereign S7 Advance 250kg
Offers the highest level of care possible with a static foam support surface – designed to manage micro-climate, shear, support, immersion and pressure redistribution.
View Product Alaise Pumpless Hybrid
An advanced Hybrid Static Support Surface utilising a series of 13+ individual Air Cells combining the benefits of foam and air and offering unrivalled pressure redistribution, comfort, and support.
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Degenerative Conditions
Often long term and home care clients have degenerative conditions. It is important when selecting a mattress to ensure the mattress will support and protect your client today and through the rest of their medical journey. Typically, degenerative conditions worsen, so it is best to select a mattress that offers a higher level of care than the client currently requires.
A degenerative or chronic condition is one that has been present for six months or longer. Not all conditions will lead to disability. However, there are a number of chronic or degenerative conditions that can have a significant effect on a person’s ability to get around and take care of themselves. Osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer disease are examples.
Zephair Lite
The Paediatric or Lite Zephair is a hybrid alternating air mattress with immersion and stability foams to provide optimal pressure relief combined with comfort for individuals between 12 and 90kg
View Product Zephair Gentle Critical Care
Unique powered hybrid air mattress system offering unparalleled pain management and patient compliance alongside a high level of pressure care and functional support
View Product Roho Integration Options
ROHO Dry Floatation mattress segments can be integrated within any Forte mattress in any configuration creating a reactive hybrid air mattress suitable for very high risk individuals.
View Product Alaise Pumpless Hybrid
An advanced Hybrid Static Support Surface utilising a series of 13+ individual Air Cells combining the benefits of foam and air and offering unrivalled pressure redistribution, comfort, and support.
View Product Sovereign S7 Advance 250kg
Offers the highest level of care possible with a static foam support surface – designed to manage micro-climate, shear, support, immersion and pressure redistribution.
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Homecare
Care in the home is very different to facilities as there are less guidelines and standards that must be met – specifically relating to infection control and sizing. Homecare mattresses are typically wider than a single size and often as wide as king. Homecare clients often have the choice of selecting a mattress with a luxury Woven Pressure Care homecare cover instead of a waterproof polyurethane cover when infection control and incontinence is not a concern.
Homecare ICON
The Homecare ICON is a Luxury Home style Mattress available in Soft, Medium and Firm configurations. A perfect ready-made solution designed to suit most clinical and comfort needs.
View Product Sovereign S7 Advance 250kg
Offers the highest level of care possible with a static foam support surface – designed to manage micro-climate, shear, support, immersion and pressure redistribution.
View Product Zephair Gentle Critical Care
Unique powered hybrid air mattress system offering unparalleled pain management and patient compliance alongside a high level of pressure care and functional support
View Product Alaise Pumpless Hybrid
An advanced Hybrid Static Support Surface utilising a series of 13+ individual Air Cells combining the benefits of foam and air and offering unrivalled pressure redistribution, comfort, and support.
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Accessories: Sonnet, Finalé
Complete your bedroom package with pressure care and safety accessories tailored to suit your client’s unique requirements. Accessories include external pressure relieving devices and bed protection accessories.
Finale 2 Bar Wrap Around Protector with Mesh
Designed for fitment to full-length bed rails, providing additional patient protection. The integration of a mesh panel between the rails provides increased visibility, reducing claustrophobia and improves air flow.
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Finalé Standard Floor Mat
The Finalé Fall Mat utilises an extremely high impact absorbing foam core for superior patient protection, and meets infection control and WH&S requirements.
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Finalé Padded Slip-Style Bed Rail Protector
BRP3 Padded Slip-Style protectors provide protection from bed rails and head/foot ends. Utilising facility grade fabrics and high-density foams, Forte Bed Rail protectors conform to infection control and cleaning guidelines.
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Sonnet 30 Degree Positioning Wedge
The ideal accessory to achieve 30° side-lying positioning as recommended in clinical best practice publications to achieve offloading for high risk areas of the body.
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Sonnet Heel Elevator
Trough shape heel elevator designed to provide effective pressure relief to critical heel areas whilst securely holding the leg in position.
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Sonnet Bariatric Cushion (300kg)
Premium quality, bariatric pressure redistributing cushion with three layer graded foam core.
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Sonnet Heel Suspension Cushion
Easy to use support surface accessory to provide leg elevation and heel suspension for effective pressure relief to critical heel areas.
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Sonnet Low Profile Pressure Care Cushions
Premium quality, low profile pressure redistributing cushion with two layer graded foam core.
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Sonnet Heel Suspension Wedge
Support surface accessory to provide leg elevation and heel suspension for effective pressure relief to critical heel areas.
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Sonnet Reflux Wedge
Positioning wedge designed to help prevent reflux and respiratory concerns during rest by elevating the upper body.
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Sonnet Plush High Profile Cushion
Premium quality, plush feel, high profile pressure redistributing cushion with three layer graded foam core.
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Anti-Shearing Inner Cover Upgrade
Anti-Shearing Inner cover made from a fine stretch lycra-based material and used to dramatically reduce shearing forces at the patient interface for fragile skin at risk of pressure injury.
View Product Roho Integration Options
ROHO Dry Floatation mattress segments can be integrated within any Forte mattress in any configuration creating a reactive hybrid air mattress suitable for very high risk individuals.
View ProductComfort without Compromise
When selecting a pressure care support surface and/or medical mattress for any individual, individualised comfort and patient compliance is a factor that must be considered – especially in the home and long term care applications.
Forté has an extensive range of mattresses available to suit the varying clinical and comfort needs of every individual. Forté offer customisations and comfort options without compromising on the clinical function.
The best way to achieve successful outcomes from both the clinical and comfort aspect is to trial mattress options. If you trial mattresses with a client, then ask for their feedback and input as to what option they preferred, they feel like they have been involved in the decision and will have a far higher level of compliance.
Speak with a Forté consultant today to discuss the options that would nest suit you.
A Complete Mattress Range
Caring for someone within their home gives them familiar surroundings, which can be comforting. However, regular beds and mattresses are not always suitable for those who are recuperating at home, aged care or palliative care as they do not offer the right support, safety or positioning for the patient’s requirements. Specialised medical equipment such as mattresses must be selected to help your client throughout their journey.
Forté has a complete mattress range suitable for homecare and long term care from basic low care foam mattresses to very high care air mattress systems. All mattresses can be made to suit your specific requirements from a clinical, comfort and size perspective.
At Forté, we offer clinical quality healthcare mattresses, along with personalised service, so you can be sure you are getting just what you need. All our mattresses are Australian made, and we always use the best care and attention when helping you choose the perfect mattress.
With our roots going back to 1995, you can be sure that we know what we are doing when it comes to medical mattresses. We look forward to working with you soon and helping you give the best care to your loved one.
Manufacturing
Every Product Custom Made
Every patient is unique and no two care environments are necessarily the same.
We readily acknowledge that with patients well-being and staff safety is at stake, we cannot take a ‘one-size suits all’ approach.
Every product we manufacture is custom made. We offer bespoke modifications to meet needs such as;
- Unique pressure care requirements
- Custom weight capacities
- Adjustments
- Continence and fluid management
- Varied functional needs
- Infection control and management and much more.
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