Soma® Safe Enclosure Case Studies

Article by Jessica Cruz, RN, BSN, APSM, General Medicine 

Yale New Haven Health  

Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH) piloted the Soma Safe Enclosure in two high-risk units to reduce patient falls and constant companion usage. Using a structured Plan-Do-Study-Act model, the team implemented and evaluated the enclosure bed over two months. The result was a 48% reduction in falls and a savings of nearly 2,000 sitter hours, equating to over $21,000 in cost savings. Based on these positive outcomes, YNHH expanded the use of the enclosure bed to improve safety, comfort, and dignity for at-risk patients. 

Article by Sandeep Kochar, MD

Griffin Hospital  

In a randomized controlled trial at Griffin Hospital, researchers compared the Soma Safe Enclosure to standard physical restraints for managing agitation in hospitalized patients. The study found that the Soma bed was associated with greater patient safety, increased comfort, and improved perceptions among healthcare staff, patients, and families. Results showed higher satisfaction, reduced use of additional restraints, and fewer adverse events, supporting the Soma bed as a more humane, effective alternative for patients requiring additional safety measures during hospitalization.