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Some folks are of the opinion that a good bed base isn’t really important. From our experience, we can confidently debunk this and state that a good slatted base is important for the health of your back. It is also possible to select a different type of bed base. A mesh base or box spring… Continue reading TOP BED BASE FOR BACK PROBLEMS

Back ailments are actually debilitating. This condition makes it harder to maintain a good sleep and interferes with day-to-day activities. It is however a common condition among people of all ages. An adjustable bed is the best bed type of back pain and bad backs.   With the right bed, your back will feel much better.… Continue reading CAN AN ADJUSTABLE BED PROVIDE RELIEF FROM BACK PAIN

As at February 2015, the average price paid for electric beds by healthcare facilities was 45% more than what was paid in the same month of the previous year. Modern Healthcare/ECRI Institute Technology Price Index has it that this increase is as a result of interest in beds made for intensive-care units.  Latest available data… Continue reading HOSPITALS MAKING MORE PAYMENT FOR HOSPITAL BEDS

There are so many things to consider when looking for a hospital bed. You want to make sure your choice gives the patient the desired level of comfort and tenderness even at a reasonable cost. However, there is still one more consideration which is perhaps the most important.  Oftentimes, people ask, “what’s the best hospital… Continue reading TOP HOME HOSPITAL BED FOR BEDRIDDEN, DISABLED AND ELDERLY PATIENTS

There are so many factors to consider when planning to rent or buy a home hospital bed. You’d have to think about quality of life, safety of the caregiver and patient, as well as the patient’s independence. So many people also worry about how the cost of a hospital bed can be covered. We will… Continue reading PURCHASING A HOSPITAL BED FOR HOME USE

The importance of a scale in any medical facility cannot be overemphasized. They can be found on the corners and hallways of hospitals and other medical facilities. You will find a hospital scale in various hospital departments because it is an important piece of equipment to have because it is used by different types of… Continue reading SAFETY AND ACCURACY OF HOSPITAL SCALES

Proper positioning of a patient improves comfort and prevents the development of pressure ulcers and bedsores. To position a person in a safe way, use some of the tips below.   Make the bed properly  It is easier to position a person when a sheet is placed below them. Slide sheets are specially made for this… Continue reading POSITIONING A BEDRIDDEN PATIENT

According to Federal law, to acquire or buy a non-fire retardant mattress, a doctor’s prescription is needed. This prescription for a chemical-free mattress should be written on a prescription pad.    Can a prescription be written for a sleep number bed?  If you want a prescription for a “Sleep Number Bed”, simply talk to your… Continue reading ARE DOCTORS ALLOWED TO WRITE PRESCRIPTIONS FOR MATTRESSES?

The usefulness and importance of a hospital bed cannot be overemphasized. Even at home, it could be an important piece of equipment and this makes the process of choosing one a bit daunting. This isn’t just about hospital beds; it also applies to other adaptive bedroom equipment.   The fact that you’d have to redesign your… Continue reading HOSPITAL BEDS: A GUIDE

Medicare will cover the cost of replacing a rented or owned equipment if it is damaged in a natural disaster or by accident, stolen, or lost as long as there is evidence of this theft or damage.   Replacing medical equipment means the substitution of one item for another one as long as they are identical… Continue reading DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT