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

There are different configurations, adjustments, and specifications of home hospital beds. This variety and options make it more difficult to make a proper selection. In this text, we will be focusing on the most important differences. Some hospital bed descriptions and classifications include manual, semi-electric, and full-electric.  Let’s explain these terms in details:   Home Hospital… Continue reading COMPARING AND DIFFERENTIATING BETWEEN FULL AND SEMI-ELECTRIC HOME HOSPITAL BEDS

If you are a patient required to use a home hospital bed, you may be tempted to make use of a mattress that you already have. After all, you may be inclined to think that the mattress is perfectly okay. Oh! Well. We’d advice that you ignore this thought and start making plans to purchase… Continue reading IS IT OKAY TO PUT A REGULAR MATTRESS ON A HOSPITAL BED?

There is a bit of a dichotomy between a hospital bed and an adjustable bed. It is possible to lower or raise the overall height of a hospital bed. This is something that a caregiver or patient can easily do instead of just changing the position of the mattress.   Due to this, it is easier… Continue reading HOSPITAL BED SIZES AND THEIR IMPORTANCE

Medicare coverage isn’t a straightforward thing to grasp. Although it isn’t difficult to understand what Medicare Parts A and B covers (they are jointly called original Medicare), it may be uneasy to understand what other plans like Medicare supplement, Medigap, and Medicare Advantage plans cater for.   You should know if Medicare can help cover the… Continue reading DOES MEDICARE COVER MATTRESSES?

Medicare will not cover a hospital bed for home use if it isn’t a medical necessity. This coverage will only kick in if a doctor’s order is provided. The doctor’s order must state in clear terms that a hospital bed is needed for your condition.  80% of the total cost of your home hospital bed… Continue reading DOES MEDICARE COVER HOSPITAL BED?

The level of comfort one can derive from a hospital bed is immense. It makes it easier for you or your loved one to receive care. It also makes it easier for caregivers to administer care.   Hospital beds make so much difference in comfort and quality of care. Surprisingly, so many people are oblivious of… Continue reading OBTAINING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR RENTED HOSPITAL BED