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Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas, was recently announced as the recipient of a $5,000 grant from Midwest Energy, Inc. This award will be used to purchase three Digital Chair Scales and two Hoyer Lifts.
The Digital Chair Scale ensures precise weight measurement, enhancing both care and monitoring. The Hoyer Lifts with an additional battery for each lift will provide critical support for safe transfers, ensuring safety, portability and comfort for both individuals and staff. Individuals living in the homes where this equipment is needed have varying degrees of developmental challenges that increase as they age.
“Many individuals within services are prescribed medications requiring daily weights and monitoring for fluid retention." states Jerry Michaud, DSNWK President. “This equipment will significantly bolster our capacity to deliver high-quality, efficient, and safe services.”
This project focuses on the safety of persons served within three residential homes in Hays and those served at the Kobler Developmental Center in Hill City.
DSNWK would like to thank Midwest Energy for their generous support of the people we serve.