TIPS TO KNOW BEFORE BUYING A HOSPITAL BED

Whether you are buying a hospital bed for your loved one's home or for yourself, it is not an easy decision. The considerations you use when buying something can be very different than when you rent it. In this blog, we talk about what to know before you buy a hospital bed.

Cost and Quality

While cost is always an important factor when making any type of major purchase, buying a hospital bed is one area where you don't want to cut corners on quality. The quality of the bed you choose will have a direct impact on the comfort of your patients. Considering how much the bed will be used and how much it will be used each day, it is worth choosing a higher quality option. Research the manufacturer and list the features you need and don't need to ensure you get a high quality bed and the best value.

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Patient requirements

There are many personal factors to consider to make sure you choose the right bed with the right features. Most beds come with a standard set of features, but you can also add a myriad of additional customizable options to suit your individual care needs.

Think about it. What type of illness does the person have? How often does the person use the bed each day? What is the level of staff mobility? Can they get up on their own or do they need help? Are there specific features that the person needs?

We have automatic and manual versions of the bed for you to choose from.

Caregiver Requirements

On the other hand, it is also important to consider the person who will be the primary caregiver, even if it is only a family member who helps occasionally. Are there specific hospital bed features that caregivers can use to make it easier for them to provide care?

For example, is it easier to provide care in a bed that offers multiple positions? Can the bed be easily raised and lowered to make it easier to help your loved one or yourself get in and out of bed? Is the caregiver strong enough to use a manually adjustable bed? Is an electric bed a better option?

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Get a good mattress

If you are in the market for a hospital bed, you may be looking for a mattress to go with it. Just like a mattress for a standard bed, you have many choices. Choose the mattress that is best for the person who needs it. The mattress is one of the factors that has the greatest impact on the patient's overall health and comfort. The more time they spend in bed each day, the more important it is to invest more money in a higher quality mattress.

If possible, purchase your mattress and bed from the same supplier/manufacturer to ensure that they work well together.

Bed size and spacing

The size of the bed is often overlooked. In general, hospital beds take up more space than most traditional hospital beds. You need to choose a bed that fits the patient comfortably. Do you need a bed that is longer or wider than a regular bed? You also need to consider the size of your bedroom. How much space do you have to work with? Where is the bed best positioned? Do you need to remove any furniture to get the bed in the best position? Also consider other medical equipment that may also need to be in the room.

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Consider all of these factors when comparing your home hospital bed options. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have about a specific bed style. AEGEAN offers a wide variety of hospital bed styles as well as accessories such as bed rails and transfer bars.