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Fall-Related Injury Reduction

Viconic Health is pleased to announce a grant program to support the adoption of Viconic Fall Defense flooring underlayment that endeavors to reduce the risk of injury when residents fall onto a flooring surface in long-term and senior care environments.

Addressing fall-related injury risk at the floor level is relatively new to the senior care sector but promises to have a dramatic impact on patient outcomes and risk management. By installing a permanent layer of impact-absorbing material below a flexible floor covering in high fall risk areas, a significant reduction in the severity and/or frequency of fall-related injuries is anticipated thereby allowing for greater continuity of care, reduced hospitalization rates, and better clinical and operational outcomes.

GRANT APPLICATION FORM

Eligible Applicants:

This opportunity is open broadly to legally incorporated provider organizations, partnerships, or private corporations organized on a for-profit or non-profit basis, and who are involved in long-term and/or senior care.

Anticipated Available Funding and Project Period:

Viconic Health anticipates awarding grant funds to three or more projects. The project period is 6-24 months, post installation. Viconic Health will provide grants in the form of in-kind contribution of material, consulting services, training, and support. Viconic Health reserves the right to reject all proposals and make no awards under this funding opportunity or elect to fund less than the total amount of the available awards.

Grantee Requirements:

Complete and submit a Grant Application form
Take part in periodic virtual meetings with Viconic Health representatives and other grantees
Support the system installation of Viconic Fall Defense and the flexible floor covering in accordance with Viconic recommendations
Report monthly on agreed upon indicators
Provide budget and spending reports at the request of Viconic Health
Participate in joint press or marketing opportunities, or public presentations on the project
Act as a direct Viconic Health product reference as needed during the project

Grant Application Timeline:

Application deadline: October 1, 2023
Notification of award: October 15, 2023
Project start date: within 12 months
Project end date: 6-24 months, post-install

The application will request the following information:

Name and affiliation of the applicant(s)
Proposed project director/principal
Mailing address, email address and phone
General description of the company or agency and
General description of the portfolio of long-term/senior care centers
Desired outcomes
Square footage of pilot area
Approximate square footage of remaining area, should pilot prove successful

GRANT APPLICATION FORM