Rotec’s Med-Surg Bed: The Hospital Player That Works 24/7

Hospital beds go through rigorous daily use. As a key player in a well-functioning hospital unit, the role of a hospital bed goes way beyond offering a place for patients to sleep. In one single day, a bed may go through multiple height adjustments as patients exit the bed or receive care from a member of their healthcare team. The head and feet of the bed may be lowered or raised for various care or comfort needs. The bed rails may be adjusted. Nurses repeatedly access footboard and side rail controls when responding to patient requests. The bed may be rolled to another location, calling upon wheels and breaking mechanisms again and again to stop, start, and turn around tight corners at various speeds. If there’s a drive system, nursing teams rely heavily on it for easier maneuvering and weight distribution so to not injure themselves or the patient. 

On the worst day, a patient may fall out of bed when getting up to use the restroom. Patient falls amount to $17 billion in the form of lawsuits and what CMS defines as “preventable medical errors” each year.1 And most often, beds get little reprieve between patients. If a hospital bed were a human, it would be like working 24/7 without a break. 

For these reasons, hospital beds must be extremely durable. 

Designed in partnership with hospital managers and healthcare professionals, Rotec’s VersaTech Med-Surg bed gives hospitals more flexibility in day-to-day operations through careful attention to durability and, thereby, safety. Certified and approved to be used in hospitals worldwide, Rotec VersaTech Med-Surg beds are becoming the preferred choice for medical rental companies and facilities of all sizes.  

Saving Costs With a Focus on Safety and Durability

The safer the bed, the higher the cost savings, and Med-Surg checks the box for safety. Features such as the ultra-low profile of the bed and thoughtfully designed side-rail, which requires the patient to reach a secure sitting position before they can transfer to a standing position, reduce the risk of the patient falling out of bed. 

Likewise, durability equates with higher cost savings because when bariatric beds are built to last they require less frequent repairs and fewer replacement parts, saving costs overtime. This durability is even more critical for rental beds that are continually pulled in and out of inventory and transported on delivery trucks and throughout hospitals. The Med-Surg bed’s intentional design, centered on durability, gives it a hard exterior that effectively weathers these challenges. 

Made from solid steel and top-quality materials, Rotec’s beds are recognized as the strongest in their class among hospitals and rental companies. Furthermore, the adaptability, user-friendliness, and enhanced safety features support durability by preventing mishaps and damaged parts. And while a Med-Surg bed’s lifespan depends largely on its usage and care (like any piece of heavy duty medical equipment), Rotec engineers its Med-Surg beds to effectively command the daily grind of the life of a hospital bed. 

Exceeding Hospital Bed Standards

With an overarching focus on safety and durability, here are four key ways the Rotec Med-Surg bed exceeds standards:

• Ultra-low height: The Rotec bed descends closer to the ground than any other hospital bed to reduce falls and injuries.
• Extendable length: Med-Surg’s length can be extended from 80'' to 84'' to 88'' (203 cm to 213 cm to 223 cm), smoothly accommodating a variety of patient sizes.
• Effective side-rail design: The side-rails, designed in a 1/3-2/3 configuration, reduce the risk of patients falling by helping them get out of bed properly.
• Rotec VersaDrive Assist System: The patented Rotec VersaDrive System available with the Med-Surg bed is the easiest to use and most intuitive drive assist system on the market – reducing injuries among nurses and mishaps that may damage a bed.

Med-Surg XL for Larger Sizes, Comfort, and Ease

With the increasing size of the average population, Rotec’s other Med-Surg bed – the Med-Surg XL – accommodates a load capacity of 700 lbs. This is higher than the industry standard load capacity and makes the bed a versatile option for patients that don’t require a bariatric bed but might be more comfortable in an XL Med-Surg bed with more room.

All of these features lead to superior longevity and performance, making Rotec the top-choice for facilities in need of cost-effective, reliable beds. Hospital beds work 24/7, so why not make sure the beds at your facility are up for the task? Investing in Rotec Med-Surg beds leads to the best ROI in terms of safer patients, more confident nursing teams, and a healthier bottom line.

About Rotec

With over 40 years of dedication to applying industry best practices in close collaboration with healthcare professionals, our beds consistently meet the highest standards of care. We firmly believe that patients and their families deserve nothing but the best care, maximum comfort, autonomy, and dignity. We understand that nurses and caregivers rely on equipment that gives them the confidence and security to deliver optimum patient well-being. Contact us to learn more about how our patented innovations are a testament to our unwavering dedication and expertise.

Sources:

1. Dykes, P. C. (2020). Cost of Inpatient Falls and Cost-Benefit Analysis of Implementation of an Evidence-Based Fall Prevention Program. JAMA Health Forum. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamahealthforum.2022.5125