Innovation for Nurses By Nurses. Made in America.
Our Story
Every great innovation begins with a problem that someone refuses to accept. For registered nurse Sarah Waimon, that moment came after being splashed in the face while cleaning a clinical measuring container with a hospital bedpan washer. Like countless healthcare workers, she experienced firsthand the daily risk of exposure to biohazards that had long been accepted as "part of the job."
She believed caregivers deserved better. That simple belief became Looey®. What began as a cardboard prototype evolved into purpose-built medical equipment through the support of Rhode Island's innovation community. Every day healthcare workers are exposed to splash hazards while performing essential patient care tasks. These moments often go unnoticed until an exposure occurs. Looey® was created to reduce those risks by helping contain splash back during the cleaning of clinical measuring containers, giving caregivers greater protection while performing the work patients depend on.
When healthcare workers feel safer, they can focus on what matters most: providing exceptional patient care. Looey® is proof that meaningful healthcare innovation doesn't always come from large corporations or research laboratories. Sometimes it begins with a nurse who experiences a problem, refuses to accept the status quo, and decides to build a better solution. Every Looey® tells that story.
Our Purpose
Built to protect the caregivers who dedicate their lives to protecting us because protecting the people who care for others must never be optional. We focus on creating innovative healthcare solutions that enhance safety and efficiency. Looey® is designed to support hygienic practices by helping to contain splash-back during the handling of clinical containers, promoting cleaner workflows and supporting safer care environments.
RI Monthly-2026 Nurse Entrepreneur of the Year
"I love seeing how sharing my story inspires other nurses to look at everyday challenges differently, question the status quo and realize that they, too, can turn a problem into a meaningful solution. Empowering nurses to become innovators is incredibly fulfilling..."
The Boston Globe Highlights Looey®
"Sarah Waimon, RN, turned a challenge she experienced firsthand into an innovative solution designed to help protect caregivers.
What began with Sarah asking, “How can we do this better?” has grown into a Rhode Island-developed innovation attracting interest from hospitals across the country..."