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The Belongings Buddy

Product Description

Executive Summary

Patients often lose personal items while in the hospital including glasses, dentures, hearing aids, and cell phones. The Belongings Buddy is a small bag that can be attached to a bed rail with multiple, brightly colored pockets to help patients keep track of personal items.

Up-close image of an orange and light grey Belongings Buddy bag, displayed on a black surface.

Introducing the Belongings Buddy: a practical solution for keeping personal items organized in the hospital. This small bag attaches easily to bed rails and features multiple brightly colored pockets.

Partners

iNet Seed-Spark-Spread Innovation Investment Program, VHA Innovators Network

Item Number

BB-L169

Vendor

Clothier Design Source

DUNS

02-8548173

Shipping Timeline Estimate

Ships immediately upon ordering being placed.

Price

See website for pricing.

Intrapreneur

Innovator

Rebecca Gallo RN and Cindie Rice MSN

Quality Management, Central Virginia VA Health Care System

From the Innovator

"Through VA innovation we have been empowered to follow through with our idea for the 'Belongings Buddy' (a means for Veterans to have their small belongings together in one place). It has been exciting and motivating to see this idea come to fruition and to have it so greatly supported across the VHA system. Without the support of iNET innovation it is unlikely to have been developed. The support, encouragement, and networking has been an amazing experience."

Rebecca Gallo RN and Cindie Rice MSN
Quality Management
Central Virginia VA Health Care System

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Multimedia

Images

Up-close image of Belongings Buddy demonstrating how items are stored inside of the bag.

Bright and functional, the Belongings Buddy helps patients keep track of essential items like glasses, dentures, and cell phones, ensuring peace of mind during their hospital stay

Belongings Buddy is attached to a wheelchair demonstrating how it is transported along with a patient.

See the Belongings Buddy in action: securely attached to a wheelchair, it helps patients keep their personal belongings close and organized.

Innovators Rebecca Gallo, RN, and Cindie Rice, MSN, from Central Virginia VA Health Care System are pictured together.

Meet the innovators behind the Belongings Buddy: Rebecca Gallo, RN, and Cindie Rice, MSN, from Central Virginia VA Health Care System. Their teamwork and dedication have made this idea a reality

Videos

Discover the Belongings Buddy in action! Watch how this innovative tool helps patients keep track of their personal items in the hospital, enhancing their experience and peace of mind

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