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Whole-of-Life Hospital Furniture Procurement: Parts, Upholstery and Service
The lowest purchase price does not describe the full cost of a hospital furniture asset. Procurement teams also need to know how a product will be cleaned, maintained, repaired, moved…
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Selecting Patient Recliners for Hospital Rooms and Treatment Areas
Patient recliner selection begins with the room, the people using it and the work that happens around it. A hospital patient recliner should be selected against the intended clinical setting,…
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Person-Centred Equipment Scripting for Progressive Conditions: What to Record
The starting point for a bed or chair script is how one person uses the equipment in their own setting. A person-centred equipment script records the individual’s goals, body dimensions,…
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Designing Equipment for Changing Needs: Why Adaptability Matters in Neurological Conditions
Equipment for a progressive neurological condition should be chosen for the person using it today, with foreseeable changes considered during the original assessment. A diagnosis alone cannot tell an occupational…
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Novamed Lounge Seating for Hospitals, Aged Care and Family Spaces
Hospital and aged-care seating has to work hard. It needs to feel welcoming for patients, families and visitors while also standing up to frequent use, cleaning routines and the practical…
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How Novamed Breastfeeding Chairs Support Maternity Care
Comfortable seating can make a meaningful difference in maternity and postnatal spaces. Mothers may spend extended periods feeding, bonding, recovering and resting, so a breastfeeding chair needs to combine supportive…
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Choosing a Bariatric Health Bed: Capacity, Space and Comfort
Choosing a bariatric health bed involves more than checking the maximum weight capacity. The bed also needs to suit the user’s height and size, the room layout, transfer method, mattress…
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Huntington’s Bed Safety Features for Complex Care Environments
Standard beds may not provide enough protection or flexibility for people living with involuntary movements, acquired brain injury or other complex care requirements. A purpose-built protective bed can help families…
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How a Dual Adjustable Bed Supports Couples with Different Care Needs
When two people share a bed but have different comfort or care requirements, a dual adjustable bed can offer a more practical solution than asking both people to use the…
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Trendelenburg Beds: Positioning Flexibility for Complex Care
Positioning requirements can change from one person to the next. A Trendelenburg bed gives care teams and families more flexibility by allowing the bed platform to tilt head-down or foot-down,…
