What is a workaround?

Nurses are often faced with the challenge of finding quick fixes for keeping lines off the floor. However, what may seem like a convenient solution—using tape to secure objects such as tongue depressors and medicine cups—can actually pose serious risks to both patients and healthcare providers.

Tape Residue: More than Just a Sticky Situation

Nurses often face the challenge of keeping medical lines off the floor and within reach. While using tape to secure objects like tubing, tongue depressors, or medicine cups to bedrails may seem like a quick workaround, it can create serious risks. Tape leaves behind adhesive residue that compromises cleanliness, serves as a breeding ground for harmful bacteria and pathogens, and increases the risk of hospital-acquired infections—particularly for vulnerable patients.

A Safer Alternative — The Beata Clasp

Recognizing the dangers of tape on hospital bedrails, many nurses and healthcare facilities are turning to The Beata Clasp Medical Line Organizer. Unlike tape, which leaves sticky residue and promotes line entanglement, The Beata Clasp provides a secure, hygienic way to organize medical lines. Its innovative design keeps lines neatly arranged and accessible without compromising patient safety or regulatory compliance.

Regulatory Standards and The Joint Commission’s Position

Regulatory bodies such as The Joint Commission strongly discourage the use of tape on bedrails due to infection control concerns and the risk of line entanglement. Hospitals that fail to comply may face penalties or risk their accreditation. By adopting safer solutions like The Beata Clasp, facilities can maintain compliance, protect patients, and demonstrate their commitment to best practices in patient safety.

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