CME Insider's Blog Posts

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.

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.

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.

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.