Every ward has its heroes. Nurses who carry the rhythm of the hospital—lifting, turning, comforting, caring—often under relentless pressure. But today, those heroes are stretched thinner than ever. By 2030, the world is expected to face a shortage of 5.7 million nurses¹, many leaving the profession due to burnout, musculoskeletal injuries, and the emotional strain of having too little time for patient care².

It’s a crisis that doesn’t just affect staff morale—it affects patients, their safety and their recovery.

This is the story of how the Essenza bed is reshaping daily life on the ward, returning precious time and safety to both nurses and patients³.

A Shift on the Ward

Emma, a senior nurse, starts her day knowing she’ll face more patients than ever before. One needs repositioning, another is anxious about falling, and another is due to be transported for imaging. In the past, each of these tasks meant physical strain, multiple staff, and a constant worry about falls or injuries.

But with the Essenza bed, the rhythm of her shift feels different.

Protecting Nurses, Empowering Patients

Emma approaches Mr. Wilson, recovering from hip surgery. With the lateral tilt function, she gently repositions him without the back strain that once lingered after every shift. What used to require two nurses now takes one, with confidence and safety.

The low bed height at just 25 cm reduces Mr. Wilson’s risk of serious injury if he attempts to get up without help. Meanwhile, Emma works at an ergonomically safe height, preventing the musculoskeletal injuries that drive so many colleagues away from the profession².

Later, she helps another patient mobilise. Thanks to Mobi-Lift^® handles and the Ergoframe^® design, the patient sits up and takes their first supported steps. Early mobilisation has been proven to shorten hospital stays and improve recovery outcomes³.

Technology That Simplifies Care

Even the small details matter. The integrated Air2Care and HybriMatt mattresses reduce noise and vibration by over 50%, helping patients rest more peacefully. With EasyDrive^®, Emma transports a patient to radiology alone, without risking injury. 

And because the Essenza is built on a single, intuitive platform, training is faster, rotation across departments is easier, and daily procedures and cleaning are simplified.

Essenza 300 vs Essenza 300 LT

The Essenza bed range is designed for flexibility. Both models deliver safety, ergonomics, and patient comfort—but each has its strengths.

The Essenza 300 is the universal choice for wards managing high fall-risk patients, while the Essenza 300 LT offers a higher profile with advanced ergonomics, ideal for acute care. Both can be tailored to different departments, giving hospitals true acuity adaptability.

Returning to the Essence of Care

By the end of her shift, Emma feels something rare…..time. Time to explain a procedure to a worried family. Time to comfort a patient. Time to care.

The Essenza isn’t just a bed. It’s a safeguard for nurses, a pathway to faster recovery for patients, and a reminder of what healthcare should always return to: the essence of care.

Speak to one of our Equipment Specialists today to discover which Essenza model is right for your department. Click here.

 

References

1. World Health Organization. Nursing and Midwifery Fact Sheet. WHO, 2022.

2. OSHA. Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Healthcare Sector. European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, 2020.

3. Linet White Paper. Streamlining Patient Transport and Maximising Operational Efficiency. 2023.

Names are for illustration purposes.