Authority Medical Group
Authority Medical Group is dedicated to providing quality medical products, education, and support to improve patient and provider lives across the continuum of care. Since 2015, they have focused on reducing injuries and costs in healthcare, especially related to patient transfer and handling, through innovative products like the SlideTube, Elite Instrument/Restraint Bag, and the 10Pt. Sling. Their mission emphasizes safety, simplicity, and value, working with major health systems and hospitals to deliver effective solutions.
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Authority Medical Group
5950 NE Jacobson St. Bldg. #11, Suite 190, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Products
SlideTube (textile patient transfer device)
A textile-based low-friction transfer device intended to assist with boosting, lateral transfer, and repositioning of patients; designed for storage portability and available in multi-use and single-use options.
Elite Instrument/Restraint Bag (reusable containment bag)
A set-management containment bag designed to hold full sets of restraints or instruments through laundering and redistribution, offered in multiple sizes and printed with department identifiers.
10-point Sling (universal overhead lift sling)
A universal sling designed for use with overhead lift systems, engineered for patient comfort, moisture management, and high load capacity for bariatric support.
Elite Cart Cover (customizable cart containment cover)
A customizable cart cover designed to convert open carts into contained units with a visible biohazard indicator panel and photo-quality graphics to support containment and visual identification.
SlideTube (textile patient transfer device)
A textile-based low-friction transfer device intended to assist with boosting, lateral transfer, and repositioning of patients; designed for storage portability and available in multi-use and single-use options.
Elite Instrument/Restraint Bag (reusable containment bag)
A set-management containment bag designed to hold full sets of restraints or instruments through laundering and redistribution, offered in multiple sizes and printed with department identifiers.
10-point Sling (universal overhead lift sling)
A universal sling designed for use with overhead lift systems, engineered for patient comfort, moisture management, and high load capacity for bariatric support.
Elite Cart Cover (customizable cart containment cover)
A customizable cart cover designed to convert open carts into contained units with a visible biohazard indicator panel and photo-quality graphics to support containment and visual identification.
Services
Scheduled virtual trainings and on-demand instructional videos for correct placement, removal, lateral transfer, boosting, and rotation techniques.
Short-term product trials and pilot deployments for hospital staff to evaluate device fit, compliance, and injury reduction prior to procurement.
Production of customizable graphics and department-specific labeling on textile covers and containment bags to support identification and redistribution workflows.
Partnership offerings and pricing programs to support system-wide deployment and cost-savings analysis.
Scheduled virtual trainings and on-demand instructional videos for correct placement, removal, lateral transfer, boosting, and rotation techniques.
Short-term product trials and pilot deployments for hospital staff to evaluate device fit, compliance, and injury reduction prior to procurement.
Production of customizable graphics and department-specific labeling on textile covers and containment bags to support identification and redistribution workflows.
Partnership offerings and pricing programs to support system-wide deployment and cost-savings analysis.
Expertise Areas
- Safe patient handling and mobility
- Medical textile design and manufacturing
- Clinical implementation and staff training
- Durability and lifecycle testing of reusable clinical textiles
Key Technologies
- Low-friction textile materials
- Moisture-wicking mesh fabrics
- High-load lift testing protocols
- Textile launderability and durability testing
News & Updates
A 2015 report by Zurich Insurance Group found high injury and illness rates in hospitals, especially from lifting or moving patients. Authority Medical Group emphasizes the importance of solutions like the SlideTube to reduce injuries and costs.
Explains the coefficient of friction as a measure of force needed to move one surface over another. The SlideTube has a low coefficient of friction, requiring less force and reducing injury risk.
Highlights the simplicity and effectiveness of the SlideTube as a patient transfer device, emphasizing size, storage, and ease of use.
States that SlideTubes are made of nylon with a melting temperature of 185°F, and therefore should not be stored in warming cabinets.
52% Reduction in Back & Shoulder Injuries
The SlideTube has been proven to reduce hospital and healthcare worker back and shoulder injuries by 52%.
+$100,000 Savings in Workers Compensation
Using the SlideTube reduces injuries that lead to significant costs, saving hospitals over $100,000 per incident.
A 2015 report by Zurich Insurance Group found high injury and illness rates in hospitals, especially from lifting or moving patients. Authority Medical Group emphasizes the importance of solutions like the SlideTube to reduce injuries and costs.
Explains the coefficient of friction as a measure of force needed to move one surface over another. The SlideTube has a low coefficient of friction, requiring less force and reducing injury risk.
Highlights the simplicity and effectiveness of the SlideTube as a patient transfer device, emphasizing size, storage, and ease of use.
States that SlideTubes are made of nylon with a melting temperature of 185°F, and therefore should not be stored in warming cabinets.
52% Reduction in Back & Shoulder Injuries
The SlideTube has been proven to reduce hospital and healthcare worker back and shoulder injuries by 52%.
+$100,000 Savings in Workers Compensation
Using the SlideTube reduces injuries that lead to significant costs, saving hospitals over $100,000 per incident.