A major hospital in Italy tested emergency evacuation of non-mobile patients
Ospedale Policlinico San Martino in Genoa, Italy, recently completed a large-scale study.
They tested different methods for hospital evacuation.
Especially for patients who cannot evacuate on their own.
The focus was clear: what works best during night shifts with limited staff?
The role of the evacuation sheet
One of the key tools tested was the S-CAPEPOD Evacuation Sheet (Standard Model). This is a simple yet powerful evacuation aid. It’s placed permanently under the mattress. The patient doesn’t see it, nor feels it.
In an emergency, caregivers can quickly secure the patient on its own bed mattress and move the patient out of the danger zone using the straps. It was tested in critical scenarios. The hospital explored how it supports faster and safer evacuation.
Why this matters
During real emergencies, staff numbers are often low. Night shifts. Limited responders.
That’s when tools like the S-CAPEPOD can make the difference. Because every second counts. The hospital also tested the product under pressure. We cannot share data yet. But we can confirm it played an important role in the study.
Other departments have already shown interest.
Publication in November 2025
The full paper will be published in November 2025.
Hospitals and emergency planners should take note. This study could reshape how we think about emergency preparedness. It could change hospital evacuation planning across Europe and the rest of the world.
➡️ Stay tuned.
➡️ Be ready.
➡️ Leave No One Behind.