July 21, 2022 – AMG, a top-five, post-acute hospital system with 11 hospitals, recently switched to the Medela Invia NPWT System after a successful three-month evaluation.
After her initial concern, Keri Mullins, RN, BSN and Chief Clinical Officer for North Alabama Specialty Hospital saw the value in switching to Medela’s system because the pumps were easier to apply, adhered to the patients better, and were much quieter than the previous pumps her team had been using.
Mullins said, “Wounds healed faster. Our patients had phenomenal outcomes. They could be released sooner, letting them heal at home, which they prefer. Faster releases also save money and allow beds to open up for other patients who need our services.”
This opportunity for patients to heal at home made a significant difference in the patient’s outlook, allowing them to return to normal sooner than before. “Medela connected us with a home health company that also uses the Invia pumps, so our patients could have continuity of care. Representatives from the home health company meet with patients at our hospital prior to release. They’ve been wonderful, helping us to ensure our patients have a smooth transition.”
In addition to improving patient care and patient outcomes, the Medela Invia NPWT System helped AMG’s cost savings initiatives across all 11 hospitals. “From a cost perspective, the savings over the past two years have been exponential. But I would do this again even without the cost savings to improve our patient outcomes and staff satisfaction.”