Como selecionar a cama Rotec ideal
Rotec takes pride in providing hospital beds that are in tune with the challenges of modern healthcare facilities. That’s why the VersaTech line of beds thoughtfully adapts to the many caregiving scenarios and demands that arise in U.S. hospitals today. When purchasing a Rotec bed, hospitals and rental companies have three VersaTech bed options to […]
Cama médico-cirúrgica da Rotec: o equipamento hospitalar que funciona 24 horas por dia, 7 dias por semana.
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 […]
Next-Gen Bed Design: Going Further Than Operational Throughput
With the goal of delivering high-quality medical care in a timely manner, hospitals and care facilities constantly seek ways to optimize operational efficiency without compromising patient care. The VersaTech Bariatric Bed offers a range of features that takes patients from admission to discharge, without sacrificing the patient experience. Taking the Wheel on Efficiency Most would […]
The Evolution of Bariatric Beds: From Basic Manual to Advanced Motorized
Over time specialized bariatric beds have drastically evolved. Motorized systems, in particular, have revolutionized care for patients with obesity and enhanced caregiver safety. However, these transformations didn’t take place overnight. Early Developments The concept of hospital beds dates back to the early 19th century when the first adjustable side rails were introduced in Britain between […]
Camas bariátricas e a importância da adaptabilidade
Bariatric Care Encompasses a Wide Range of Health Conditions More than 32 million U.S. adults meet the criteria from the National Institute of Health for bariatric surgery.1 However, “bariatric care,” or care for people who are very obese, encompasses more than bariatric surgery. Because those living with obesity are more likely to have comorbidities than […]
VersaTech Bariatric Bed Empowers Nurses to Perform at Peak Efficiency
Rising obesity rates point to a continued demand for high-quality bariatric hospital beds as more obese patients seek care.1 Even with the popularity of GLP-1s, the need for bariatric beds isn’t going away. For example, bariatric surgery may be more cost-effective than GLP-1s in the long run, making more financial sense for a lot of […]
3 Must-Have Features When Renting Quality Bariatric Beds
The lifespan of a bariatric hospital bed varies based on the amount of use it gets, its overall quality, and how well it’s maintained. And as obesity rates continue to rise, the demand for bariatric bed rental will increase.1 As a result, rental companies need to provide bariatric beds that meet the highest standards for […]
The Impact of the Right Bariatric Bed on Patient and Employee Satisfaction
The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among healthcare workers is a pressing issue, with an incidence rate of 166.3 per 10,000 workers, more than five times the average for all industries. This urgency is further underscored by the fact that approximately 20% of nurses leave direct patient care positions due to work-related risks, leading to an […]
Mitigating Fall Risk: Key Steps to Decreasing Falls and Improving Patient Safety in Your Hospital
Patient falls are the most common, preventable adverse events reported in hospitals, with 700,000 to 1 million occurring annually in U.S. hospitals, resulting in up to 250,000 injuries and 11,000 deaths.1 Unfortunately, the impact of these falls isn’t limited to patients’ well-being—they also have significant financial implications for hospitals, with estimated costs totaling $17 billion […]
Bariatric Hospital Beds and the Crucial Role in Fall Injury and Nurses’ Injury Prevention: The VersaTech Innovation
Falls are a significant concern in healthcare facilities, leading to adverse outcomes, increased healthcare costs, and longer hospital stays. Bariatric patients are particularly vulnerable due to factors such as impaired mobility, balance, and joint stability. A study by Oliver et al. (2010) revealed that bariatric patients had a 34% higher risk of falling compared to […]