As a perioperative registered nurse, I spent more than a decade navigating the daily challenges of hospital cord clutter—whether transporting patients between units, moving operating tables, or preparing procedural spaces. Medical equipment is designed to work while stationary, yet little consideration has been given to what happens when it needs to be moved. The result is a cascade of inefficiencies and preventable safety risks.
Years earlier, outside of the hospital setting, I experienced a same-level slip and fall that resulted in two radial head fractures. That personal injury heightened my awareness of preventable hazards and reinforced how easily everyday environmental risks can disrupt both safety and workflow. I knew there had to be a safer, more efficient way for healthcare workers to manage cords during routine tasks.
That solution became Cordclear—nurse-designed, non-fixed, highly visible hospital bed cord holders created to improve staff safety, streamline workflow, and free up attention for what matters most: patient care.
As Cordclear has grown, we’ve discovered benefits far beyond our original intention. Cordclear now supports cord management in rehab facilities, helps EVS teams clean floors more efficiently, and continues to find new uses across the healthcare environment. Each new application reinforces our belief that small innovations can make a meaningful difference.
Cordclear is proud to have a positive and expanding impact on healthcare, and we look forward to the future with excitement and gratitude.
Gratefully,
Eden Machado, RN, BSN, MBA.
Founder, Cordclear, LLC
Patent pending.