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Choosing the Right Program Bed: A Focus on Width and Dimensions

By kelingmedical

Program beds are customised to the specific needs of care programmes including rehabilitation, bariatric and hospice. The width is probably the most crucial part when it comes to a program bed. We’ll see in this post, how to figure out a program bed width, and why it is important for comfort and caregiver productivity.

How Big Does a Program Bed Need To Be?

It is determined by the patient and the care program, as to how wide a program bed will be. Here are some guidelines:

Standard Width:
36 inches (91 cm) works for most patients and care programmes.

Wider Options:
If you’re a bariatric patient or someone who needs a little more space, choose program beds that measure 42 to 48 inches (107 to 122 cm).

Things to Consider When Choosing a Program Bed Width.

Patient Size and Mobility:
Bed size and comfort The bed width should fit patient’s size and facilitate movement.

Caregiver Access:
A larger bed could free caregivers to better serve patients, but it could also be more roomy.

Room Size:
The size of the room in which you want to put the bed must be taken into account so that the bed can be fit easily.

Program Requirements:
Bed width can be an individual requirement of different care programs. Bariatric programs, for instance, use bigger beds for heavier patients.

Why Distributors Need To Sell Program Beds?

Program beds can be a great product to have in your medical equipment dealer’s line. If you provide beds of multiple widths, you:

Provide For All Occasions: Meet the different needs of different care programs and patient populations.

Drive Profit: Because of their upscale properties, program beds often sell for more.

Build Trust: Customized solutions show you’re dedicated to your customers.

Conclusion

A program bed’s width is important to the way it is designed and operates. Medical equipment manufacturers can ensure healthcare professionals get the appropriate sizes for their care program, once they know what the perfect size is for each of them. If you are thinking of adding product to your inventory or would like more details on program beds, call us today and we can help you out.