The Top 4 Factors You Should Consider on Purchasing ...

The surge in the healthcare industry has increased the demand for quality equipment, including hospital furniture. Similar to the increasing demand for modern medicine, furniture in this industry has also gained a lot of importance in recent years. Nowadays, there are many types of hospital furniture available to satisfy the stringent requirements of this sector.

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Buying hospital furniture is not an easy task. There are many things to consider to ensure that the furniture is suitable for patients and the environment. This guide discusses some factors that should be considered when buying this type of furniture, lists product recommendations, and more, which will help you make an informed decision.

Factors to Consider Before Purchasing Hospital Furniture

Furnishing a hospital or other similar facility with appropriate quality hospital furniture is overwhelming. It would help if you made sure that the furniture contains all the key characteristics to fulfill the stringent requirements of the healthcare sector. Taking the following factors into consideration will help you achieve this goal:

1. Hygiene/Easy to Clean

Maintaining high sanitation and hygiene standards is one of the top priorities in a healthcare environment. Sick patients have weak immune systems prone to further infections or illness if the furniture they sit or sleep on is not sanitized. That&#;s why hospital furniture should feature nonporous materials to prevent the growth of bacteria. The furniture should also be easy to clean and disinfect with cleaning solutions.

2. Durability

Hospital furniture must be durable and resistant to scratches or scuffing. It is because these abrasions to the furniture material can harbor germs and bacteria. A well-constructed, high-quality furniture is not only suitable for long-term use, but it also has moisture-resistant properties.

3. Adjustable Height

Hospital furniture includes various specialized pieces, e.g., hospital beds, pediatric beds, etc. Such specialized furniture must include features like adjustable height, electronics, motors, backrests, etc., to make it easy for patients to change the position of the bed.

4. Comfort

Last but not least, hospital furniture must feature an ergonomic design to maximize comfort. Patients and their families need comfortable seating. Furniture that the healthcare staff uses should also be ergonomic and comfortable.

Product Recommendations

Hospital furniture is a valuable investment that requires several considerations. Apart from the above-listed considerations, you should also find a reputable supplier for such furniture to ensure that quality, long-lasting products are offered at a reasonable price. OEKAN is a reliable hospital and healthcare furniture manufacturer you can count on to cover all your needs when buying hospital furniture.

The company offers a wide range of quality products. Some of the top recommendations include the following:

The newly designed AC+ Chair is based on OEKAN&#;s popular Modena chair. It offers the same functionality as the Modena chair but comes with some of its own features, such as a lower backrest, a choice of different headrests, and more. It has the following key characteristics:

• Features durable and sturdy marble board

• High-density fiberboard cabinet

• Ergonomic design and controls

• Stable with hundreds of color options

• Features ISO, CE, FDA, TUV, and other certifications

• Up to 3-8 years warranty

Medical trolley is one of the most common pieces of furniture in a healthcare facility. This type of hospital furniture must be made from antibacterial materials and be easy to sterilize. OEKAN Medical Trolley has these characteristics and many others, such as:

• High-density tabletop design

• Stainless steel frame for longevity

• Ample space for medical tools and equipment

• Available in a wide variety of color options

• Contains industry-specific certifications, e.g., FDA, SGS, ISO, BV, and more

• Up to 3-8 years warranty

Deluxe Overbed Table combines quality, stability, and functionality to provide the perfect solution for holding a wide range of necessary items, such as disinfectants, clinical accessories, patient items, meal trays, and more. Following are the highlights of this overbed table with wheels:

• Made with a high-quality polypropylene plastic

• Easy to move thanks to smooth-running castors

• Stable for holding items of up to 30kg

• Adjustable height with rotating tabletop functionality

• Easy to clean surface

• Sturdy stainless steel frame

• Hundreds of color options are available

• ISO, FDA, TUV, BV, SGS, and CE certified

• Up to 3-8 years warranty

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Conclusion

Established in , OEKAN is a premier hospital furniture manufacturer with a stellar reputation in the industry because of its high-quality products, attention to detail, and excellent customer service.

The company&#;s focus on comfort and functionality is a natural fit for the healthcare sector. The ergonomic features and high level of customizability make the stringent requirements of healthcare facilities. Thanks to these aspects, OEKAN has become one of the leading medical furniture suppliers. Visit our website to learn more about the company and its various products.

Specifying hospital ward chairs within such demanding and varied environments is a real challenge.

The needs and requirements for chairs in a hospital vary across wards and patients. How do you achieve the optimum flexibility and value for the significant cost of providing patient friendly and ward specific seating?

Do you consider sourcing different types and sizes of chair for all the variables the hospital chair challenge throws at you or are there more flexible options available?

The hospital chair needs for oncology wards to paediatrics and to general wards are dependent on the patient&#;s needs. They differ on an individual basis and are to be taken into account just as much as the hospital wide drive for seating standardisation and infection control.

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Adjustable hospital chairs &#; no one size fits all

Addressing the issue of one size of hospital chair only fits one size of patient comfortably. There are now ranges of fully adjustable hospital chairs. They reduce the requirement to buy multiple versions of similar chairs, improve the seating provision for the patient due to their fully adjustable design and reduce the redundancy of seating stock as the chairs can be adjusted to the next patients requirements.

There are options on backrest styles to choose from. The straight backrest provides ergonomic support along the spine, whereas the lateral backrest provides more structure to help the patient maintain a healthy midline position. Many of these features sound technical and they are but they all result in added comfort and care for the patient and a better investment for the hospital.

And yes, there are more adjustable features: tilt-in-space backrest recline depth, adjustable width 15-22&#;, soft pillow head cushion or profiled head cushion.  And finally extended thoracic wings, depth adjuster pad, foam or cool gel cushion with varying pressure relief and a 2 or 4 point belt complete the options.

The Lento Care Chair, adjustable to fit 80% of the population. Read more

Infection control friendly features

Specifying an infection control friendly range of hospital chairs is an imperative. And there are some great options available. Current candidates offer features such as clasps rather than Velcro minimise areas where bacteria can grow. Removable cushions and backrests enable them to be swapped should they become damaged or contaminated.

As many substantial and adjustable chairs are motorised ensuring that the handset is fully sealed and flush with the surface of the chair. Simplicity of design is important. It reduces maintenance issues and ideas such as oversized castors make it easy to move around between wards. This not only assists with mobility but also reduces the amount of transfer to and from the chair.

Hospital chairs smart ideas for life on the ward

A hospital ward can get very busy and crowded. Equipment can move from ward to ward and wing to wing. Having a highly durable hospital chairs is a must. When a chair is needed it is needed and must be fully functional every hour of the day or night.

A breakaway cable reduces damage to the charger when a plugged-in chair is wheeled away for a patient in need. A combination of an effectively engineered metal frame, Dartex® and vinyl for easy cleaning contribute to limiting worries about wear and tear while still addressing flexibility, comfort and infection control.

ProSpec Hospital Chair, developed with teams at Aintree Hospital & Royal Victoria

Bariatric specific chairs

As a nation we are getting heavier. Bariatric care is becoming more and more important. It&#;s often difficult to find a bariatric rise and recline chair that is suitable for hospital use that does not sacrifice comfort. It is more important than ever to make sure the taller or larger client is accommodated when it comes to waiting areas and elsewhere in medical environments. A Bariatric Rise and Recline Chair designed for hospital use has a very specific range of features particularly important for the care and comfort of the patient.

A 50 stone weight limit, adjustable seat width up to 32&#; and seat depth adjustment to 22&#;. Bariatric patients naturally vary in height as well as weight so height adjustment: 18-28&#; is needed and back height adjustment between 30&#;-34&#;.

Tilt, leg, back and rise actions all require motorised control and gel pressure relief and waterfall lateral backrest add to the comfort of the patient.

Seating built for durability is essential where a weight limit of 50 stone is concerned yet adjustable, comfortable, and durable bariatric rise and recline chairs are available.

Lento Bariatric Rise and Recline Chair, for users up to 50kg. Read more

Paediatric chairs to fit children

Hospital chairs carefully designed for paediatric patients are available.  Patient comfort and the flexibility and clinical benefits of a chair specifically designed for paediatric care (or adults under 5ft 2in) enhance the hospital stay and recuperation of young people versus the alternative of a full-size adult chair.

Designed to enhance quality of life built-in features to cater for pressure care, respiratory, nutritional, elimination and social needs are factored in. Clearly, dimensions such as seat depth, height and width are adjustable. Returning to the one size doesn&#;t fit all issue a customisable paediatric chair is an asset to young people of varying ages and heights.

In an environment where a chair is dedicated to one user it is common for a child to outgrow a conventional children&#;s hospital chair. The flexibility of a chair that can be resized quickly without the requirement for tools by a single carer allows the chair to grow with the patient over a significant period. As in its fully adjustable big brother the flexible features are extensive and offer significant benefits to the user. Side transfers made easier with removable armrests. A locking tilt-in-space feature offers comfort and relieves pressure. Full body support and maintaining good posture are addressed with an adjustable footplate and extendable leg rest, all important aspects for children of any age.

The Little Lento Children&#;s Chair. For people up to 5&#;2&#; tall. Read more

Manufacturing &#; made locally to last

Manufacturing standards are all important. Seating isn&#;t seating when it is off the ward requiring maintenance. The green agenda also demands suppliers of all equipment to the NHS have green targets to achieve. At Vivid.Care we take great care in the selection of our manufacturing partners for seating and hospital chairs.

From start to finish all our hospital chairs are manufactured by teams that are Guild of Master Craftsmen and BHTA approved working to the demanding standards required of membership. These manufacturing partners process and assemble our products within a radius of 500 metres in the same UK location from the highest specification components including:

• Ultima Vinyl &#; selected for its M.R.S.A infection resistant properties
• Dartex® &#; moisture vapour permeability for patients seated for prolonged periods to keep sensitive skin cool and dry for longer
• Steel frame &#; from locally manufactured steel providing a substantial base structure

We know there are proven benefits to patients getting out of bed as soon as is realistic and for a good period of time, even post operative. The benefits of being upright and seated include reducing the risk of deep vein thrombosis, increased lung expansion and reduced pressure points.

The availability of the correct hospital chairs that support these aims and also provide a predictably high standard of flexibility and comfort can only encourage the patient to get out of bed and be seated. In turn this contributes to their recovery and earlier discharge from hospital than otherwise would be the case.

Consistency of quality, flexibility and durability across a range of hospital chairs maintained on a service contract by the provider can prove to be a valuable resource.

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