Vivax Medical Corporation was founded in 1984 to develop an automated system to increase the mobility of bedridden persons by enabling them or their caregivers to easily perform transference from a bed to a wheelchair and from a wheelchair back into bed. In 1995, the company introduced the Vivax Mobility System. The idea behind this product was that if a person could transfer themselves between a bed and a wheelchair, this increased mobility would enable them to stay at home with reduced dependence on a caregiver, allowing that person to avoid having to go to a long term care facility. In 1997, Vivax introduced the Soma Safe Enclosure as a far less restrictive means of providing for patients welfare. The Soma Safe Enclosure and Soma Safe Enclosure Bed provide a safe, humane and cost-effective alternative to active restraints and constant observation when caring for patients. Vivax Medical continues to be committed to pioneering patient safety programs related to fall management. By partnering with institutions and caregivers, Vivax has crafted a Soma Care™ patient safety program including, sitter cost reduction and outcome improvement. This has become the industry standard. Vivax continues to develop new technologies which impact care in other critical areas of strategic concern to the healthcare industry. Vivax Medical Corporation works directly through independent distributors and Soma Safe consultants.