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Comprehensive Wheelchair Buying Guide for Healthcare Facilities

By CME Corp Staff on December 03, 2024

Wheelchairs are more than just mobility aids – they are a medical equipment essential across healthcare environments. For healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and nursing homes, wheelchairs are indispensable for patient care, comfort, and safety.

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Why Ergonomic Medical Equipment is Important to Healthcare

By CME Corp Staff on November 26, 2024

Ergonomics, the science of designing tools and equipment to fit the people who use them, plays a vital role in the healthcare industry. Medical equipment designed with ergonomic features improves comfort, safety, and efficiency for patients and healthcare providers.

In this blog post, we will explore design features of ergonomic medical equipment, highlight examples of ergonomically designed healthcare equipment, and discuss the benefits of ergonomic medical equipment for both patients and staff.

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New ADA Requirements for Medical Diagnostic Equipment

By CME Corp Staff on November 20, 2024

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has long been a standard for ensuring accessibility across public and private sectors, particularly in healthcare. Recently, the ADA introduced updated guidelines specifically targeting medical diagnostic equipment (MDE). These new requirements correct critical accessibility issues in healthcare by ensuring that medical equipment is designed to be safely accessible and functional for patients of all abilities. The updates set new benchmarks all healthcare facilities are expected to meet within specified timelines to ensure ongoing accessibility improvements.

This post will explore ADA requirements for medical diagnostic equipment and how they are reshaping healthcare facilities.

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The Growing Need for Bariatric Wheelchair Scales in Hospitals

By Seca on November 12, 2024

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As the prevalence of obesity continues to rise in the United States, hospitals are facing an urgent need for specialized equipment to better accommodate bariatric patients. One critical area of focus is the demand for large-platform bariatric wheelchair scales. With more patients relying on wheelchairs, transport chairs, and motorized scooters, hospitals must adapt to provide equipment that not only supports higher weight capacities but also enhances safety for patients and reduces physical strain on nursing staff.

 

 

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Medical Stool Buying Guide

By CME Corp Staff on November 05, 2024

Medical stools are essential pieces of equipment in healthcare settings and are designed to provide comfortable, versatile seating for medical professionals. With a range of available features, stools support diverse medical procedures, improve efficiency, and offer ergonomic support to healthcare providers who spend hours on their feet.

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Reducing Medication Errors with NTEP-Certified Medical Scales

By Detecto on October 29, 2024

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In today’s healthcare landscape, accuracy is everything. From diagnosing conditions to prescribing treatments, healthcare providers rely on precise data to make decisions that can save lives. However, a surprising gap exists in one crucial area—patient weight measurement.

While Americans trust NTEP-certified scales to weigh bananas and other groceries at the store, medical scales used to calculate drug dosages or monitor a patient’s health are not always held to the same stringent standards. This discrepancy can have serious consequences, especially when medication dosages depend on accurate weight reading.

 

 

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Can Medical Equipment Help with Healthcare Data Security?

By CME Corp Staff on October 22, 2024

The short answer is YES, medical equipment does have a role in helping to ensure data security and privacy in healthcare.

Today, more than ever data security and privacy are critical concerns, as sensitive patient information is frequently transmitted, stored, and analyzed through digital means. While much of the focus in securing healthcare data is on software solutions, medical equipment also plays a pivotal role. With advances in technology, some medical devices are now equipped with features  designed to ensure data security, helping to protect patient information from unauthorized access and cyber threats.

This article explores how medical equipment contributes to data security and privacy in healthcare, with examples of device features to look for that bolster data protection.

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Comprehensive Guide to Spot Monitors: What You Need to Know

By CME Corp Staff on October 17, 2024

Spot monitors, also known as vital signs monitors, play a critical role in recording and tracking key health parameters such as blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation.

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Exam Table Features That Give Patient Satisfaction a Boost

By CME Corp Staff on October 08, 2024

In today’s healthcare environment, patient satisfaction is more important than ever. Patients expect high-quality care, but they also desire comfort, convenience, and a sense of safety when they visit their doctor’s office or hospital. One obvious contributor to patient satisfaction is the medical equipment used during their visit, particularly medical exam tables. These exam room essentials play a key role in ensuring patients feel at ease during their examinations.

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