Benchmarking
- 1. Benchmarking Bedpan Pontoon With Disposal Bags Strengths:Use of the bed, Minimal Patient movement, Easy disposal Weaknesses:Cold, Hard, Uncomfortable, Spills easily, Requires assistance, Hard to clean Price:$10 Value:The key value is that the patient need not get up out of bed to use the w ashroom Target Market:Primarily targets seniors and acute care inpatients Competitor Level:Direct Competitor, Highest threat Stainless Steel Bedpans Strengths:autoclavable, 500 lb w eight capacity, easy to clean Weaknesses:cold, Hard Price:$31.24 Value:easy to clean, longer product life, support more w eight, eliminate bacteria grow th. Target Market:Primarily targets seniors and acute care inpatients Competitor Level:Direct Competitor, Highest threat AliMed Bed Pan Strengths:Extra low profile, easy to get the patient on, anti-spill,comfort, fit all people size Weaknesses:caregiverhas to hold it close to them, hard to clean Price:$25.75 Value:This is arguably the most comfortable bed pan ever. Low profile bed pan fits people of all sizes. The flat seating area is comfortable and forms an anti-splash lip. It is strong, durable, reusable and fully autoclavable. Target Market:Primarily targets seniors and acute care inpatients Competitor Level:Direct Competitor, Highest threat SaniChaise Bedpan Strengths:Broad flat top good for sitting a w hile in the w heelchair, Wider Design, disposable Plastic bag, Easier to store and less expensive. Weaknesses:?
- 2. Price:$14.99 Value:No more backinjuries lifting or rolling heavy patients. The design does the w orkby holding the bedpan in place w hile the bed is raised, automatically positioning the patient on top of the pan w ith no effort to caregivers. Target Market:Primarily targets seniors and acute care inpatients Competitor Level:Analog Competitor, Highest threat MediChoice Bedpans Strengths:deep reservoir, Rolled reinforced edges, Saddle-style design Weaknesses:glue edge make this hard to clean Price:$2.55 Value:a large surface area to evenly distribute w eight and are mobile w hen placed under patients. The bedpans have a deep reservoir, which is designed to prevent spillage Target Market:Primarily targets seniors and acute care inpatients Competitor Level: Direct Competitor, Highest threat MediChoice Bedpans Strengths:tapered front and loop handle for easy positioning Weaknesses:Hard to clean, uncomfortable, shallow Price:$1.77 Value:Can be used for patients recovering fromsurgery Target Market:Primarily targets seniors and acute care inpatients Competitor Level: Direct Competitor, low threat Depends Underwear Strengths:Quickdisposal Weaknesses:Loss of patient dignity, Spillage Price:$15 - $30 Value:The key value is that they are very quickto dispose, therefore no clean up Target Market:Primarily Seniors Competitor Level:Analog competitor, medium threat
- 3. Attends Breathable Briefs Extra Absorbent Strengths:Boasts comfort, breathability, and absorbency. Best approximates regular underwear Weaknesses:Embarrassing to w ear Price:$1.10/each ($66.00 box set) Value:Provides the patient w ith the comfort and familiarity of natural underw ear Competitor Level:Analog Competitor, medium threat Drive Medical Deluxe Bariatric Drop-Arm Commode Strengths:Easy-to-release armmechanism, Large, durable snap-on seat, Pail easily slides, w eight capacity of 1000 pounds. Weaknesses:shame to be saw , smell. Price:$109.64 Value:Able to w ithstand a w eight capacity of 1000 pounds, this heavy-duty bariatric commode by Drive Medical is designed w ith the extra space and comfort you need. Featuring a deeper and w ider seat as w ellas padded arms and backrest this commode is great for everyday use. The armrests provide a comfortable place to rest on w hen sitting and indicate a safe place to grab, making sitting and standing easier. For consumers using a w heelchair the tool free drop arms makes lateral transfer to and fromthis commode easy and safe. The grey pow der coated steelconstruction providesstrength, and comes complete w ith an extra-large commode bucket that can be removed. Competitor Level:Indirect Competitor, medium threat Mobile Commode Chair Strengths:adjustable seat height, using the chair or over a standard toilet, assistance to help the user to sit dow n and stand, High backseat provides comfort and support for transport and toileting, detachable footrest, Four locking casters that allow the user to feelsafe. Weaknesses:not good for people that have mobility issues, expensive, over complex. Price:$680.15 Value:Mobile Commode Chair by Ergoactives is a multifunctional chair designed w ith the end-user in mind. It has adjustable seat height and included commode pail that provides the patient or end-user w ith the option to toilet using the chair or over a standard toilet. This integrated safe spring mechanism offersassistance to help the user to sit dow n and stand after hygiene care has been completed. This Commode Chair is w aterproof and may be used in the show er. Competitor Level:Indirect Competitor, medium threat Portable Commode Strengths:More comfortable, Independence, No Spillage
- 4. Weaknesses:For those w ho are not bed ridden Price:$70 - $250 Value:The key value is that the user need not riska fall w hile going to the w ashroom, and instead use the commode at their bedside Competitor Level:Indirect Competitor, medium threat Drive Medical Combination Padded Seat Transfer Bench with Commode Strengths:Combines transfer bench and commode, lightw eight Aluminum A- frame, comfortable cushioned seat and backrest, adjustable Height, pinch-free cover, No exposed hardware Weaknesses:cushioned seat and backrest are hard to clean, medical design shame to saw by others Price:$97.98 Value:This versatile product fromDrive Medical combines a transfer bench and a commode into one. Its comfortable cushioned seat and backrest and 1" aluminum- frame construction provide comfort and stability. The seat's backadjusts tool-free for your convenience, while extra large suction cups provide added safety. Competitor Level:Indirect Competitor, medium threat Reusable Portable Male Comfort Fit Advantage Urinal System Strengths:Urine rapidly drains from urinal into a 2-liter collection bag w ith one- w ay valve, Reduces falls, caregiver workload, odor, brief use and infections, COMFORT MALE FIT model is portable, Re-useable, easy to clean.Unique padded rim creates a better seal. Weaknesses:Only for urination Price:$34.99 Value:urine rapidly drains from the urinal. Having an empty urinal throughout the night greatly reduces trips to the bathroom, falls, caregiver burnout, spills, linen changes and infections. This system is designed for continent men with the ability to sense the need to urinate. Advantage Urinal Systems allows the individual and their caregiver increased rest and sleep. Every Advantage Urinal System Model has been designed to save time and money while promoting independence and dignity. This System is easy and comes ready to use. Follow tips on the included packaging for best results. Competitor Level:Analog Competitor, medium threat Uriwell Unisex Personal Toilet Portable Urinal Strengths:Fully adjustable urinal can be bent and shaped, Personal urinal has a unisex adapter, SO EASY TO STORE, CONVENIENT MEASURING Weaknesses:Only for urination
- 5. Price:$19.99 Value:allow s you to answer nature's calldiscreetly at home or on the go, good design Competitor Level:Analog Competitor, medium threat Mansfield Stay Safe Female Urinal Strengths:Handheld, less spilling, graduated for caretaker measurement Weaknesses:Only for urination Price:$15 Value:The key value is that the user can hold on to the device w hile they use it, giving them more control Competitor Level:Analog Competitor, medium threat Women Camping Urinal Strengths:No need to sit, Maintain your privacy and banish bare bottoms, flicked dry Weaknesses:Only for urination Price:$15 Value:The key value is that the user can hold on to the device w hile they use it, giving them more control Competitor Level:Analog Competitor, medium threat Table 1: Best in Class Feature Set https://webbertraining.com/files/library/docs/372.pdf http://www.pattersonmedical.ca/app.aspx?cmd=get_sections&id=57440