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Written specifically for the healthcare and medical professional involved in a facility’s interior design and furniture selection, "HOSPITAL PATIENT ROOM SEATING: Promote Faster, Safer Patient Recovery with Smart Patient Chairs" highlights the benefits of hospital room seating for the health and safety of the patient. It provides a closer look at the benefits of sitting over only-bed rest, as well as the critical features to consider in a patient chair, even in specialized-care cases. HOSPITAL PATIENT ROOM SEATING demonstrates that smart, comfortable seating reduces patient recovery time and it fosters a positive and healthy environment for patients and staff. For additional detail on these topics, visit www.nbf.com/medical-chairs-for-patients to download a free copy of the white paper, "GRAB A SEAT: How effective, in-room patient seating helps expedite the recovery process." Or, contact NBF for complimentary patient room space planning and design services. Call 800.558.1010.
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HOSPITAL PATIENT ROOM SEATINGPromote Faster, Safer Patient Recovery with Smart Patient Chairs
Discover how in-room patient seating can expedite the healing process.
+“[Sitting] is just as necessary as any medicine [a patient] might be taking.” – Jane Mergel, RN, BSN
-- Jane Mergle, RN, BSN, certified safe patient handling professional and injury prevention and management coordinator at UC Health North.
+Lying in a Hospital BedNegatively Affects Nearly Every System in the Body
Higher risk of pneumonia Constricted airways
Muscle Waste Lose 20% of muscle mass per week on bed rest
Bed Sores Consistent pressure on body
Mental deterioration Mind in “idle mode”
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“Early mobilization, such as sitting in a chair, preserves muscle mass and prevents pneumonia because a patient can breathe more deeply while sitting up versus lying in bed.”
-- Jane Mergle, RN, BSN, certified safe patient handling professional and injury prevention and management coordinator at UC Health North.
Read about other risks..
+Sitting is a Move in the Right Direction
Hospital-room patient seating helps people get up and move sooner
Increases oxygen consumption, lowers heart rate and blood pressure
Gives patients a feeling of control
Provides hope to patients of a quicker recovery
Sitting successfully in a chair is one indicator of a safe discharge
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“If a patient moves around rather than stays in bed, it helps them see they’re getting better and provides hope for going home sooner."
-- Jenny Nielsen, RN, BSN at Columbia St. Mary’s in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
.Discover other benefits at www.nbf.com/medical-chairs-for-patients
+When selecting a patient chair, comfort is key
If the chair looks comfortable, a patient is more encouraged to attempt getting out of bed to sit
Factor in getting out of the chair as well; the seat should provide enough stability to support someone exiting the chair safely
Consider the variety of patients that will be using the chair and make the appropriate accommodations Maternity Gastric Surgery Hip/Knee surgery
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Many medical professionals believe that sitting in a chair is the best position for a conscious strokepatient, and patients with myocardial infarctions have shown promising developments from the early use of a bedside chair.
+Consider these features in your patient room chair: Lockable casters
Reclining feature
Padding on corners and arm rest
Cervical spine support
Removable arms
Multi-position capability
Adjustable foot rests
Ease of cleaning
Read more about must-have features at www.nbf.com/medical-chairs-for-patients
+Recliners fit many criterion
Ideal for patients on prolonged bed rest Can elevate their feet to decrease swelling Offers a progressive reclining tolerance to
relieve pressure points Handles higher weight capacities
Consider Trendelenberg recliners Patient’s head is 10-20 degrees lower than feet Useful for edema in knees or ankles, as well as
preserving blood flow during shock
Consider variety in adjustable features including foot rests, lever mechanisms, positions, arms, etc.
Find a recliner option for every situation at www.nbf.com/medical-chairs-for-patients
+Rockers and gliders provide soothing comfort
Especially popular in maternity and pediatric facilities Allows patients to move who
aren’t necessarily sick and would like to get out of bed
Reduces anxiety and provides soothing solution Eases the nervous system to
encourage relaxation Allows feet to rest
comfortably on floor
+How do I navigate all these options? Work with a furniture provider who carries a wide
variety of patient chair options National Business Furniture offers affordable, comfortable,
durable and reputable brands Choose from recliners, rockers and gliders with varying
features and functions
Consult with furniture professionals well-versed in the healthcare field The NBF Interior Design Group is a team of experienced
professionals — focused on health, comfort and functionality
Let us help you find an in-room patient seating solution that is right for your facility
Visit www.NBF.com or call today to get started: 800-558-1010.
+Where Can I Find More Guidance?
FREE White Paper Report: “Grab a Seat: Effective, In-Room Patient Seating Helps Expedite the Recovery Process”
Download your copy at www.nbf.com/medical-chairs-for-patients
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Begin Your Patient Room Transformation Today
Contact NBF for free space planning and
design services today:
800.558.1010
