CME Insider's Blog Posts

Most of us probably don’t think too much about the wheels underneath a hospital bed or IV pole but healthcare professionals do! When it comes to medical equipment, casters do a lot more than just roll. The little caster is a mighty player in the battle for maneuverability.

Casters may be physically small components, but they carry a big responsibility. From those with locking mechanisms that help ensure beds do not roll when a patient is being moved, to those designed to swivel so medical carts can glide effortlessly in and around people and equipment, casters are a big deal.

Let’s take a look.

On the floors of acute care hospitals across the country, where every movement counts and care is the heartbeat of the day, there exists a central hub that keeps everything (and everyone) moving efficiently: the nurses’ station. Far more than just an assemblage of casework and computer workstations, this space is designed and equipped for efficiency, collaboration, and uninterrupted workflow.

There is something truly surreal about watching the science fiction of yesterday come to fruition in your own lifetime! While transporting our molecules across space and reassembling them in a different location may still be in the future, interacting with artificial intelligence, robotics, and virtual reality are here, and here to stay.

The healthcare industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace, thanks in large part to rapid advancements in medical equipment technology. From AI-powered diagnostics to minimally invasive surgical tools, emerging technologies are not only helping to improve patient outcomes but are also revolutionizing how healthcare professionals diagnose, treat, and monitor diseases. In this post we will explore some of the exciting innovations transforming the medical equipment landscape:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
• Robotics in Surgery and Rehabilitation
• 3D Printing for Custom Medical Solutions
• Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR)

For most of us, we meet people every day. But every so often someone extraordinary enters our orbit and we are compelled to share their story. 
Richie VanBost is that person. He has served our customers and walked out our core values for sixty years … and is still at it!

The landscape of dialysis treatment continues to evolve as the number of patients suffering from kidney disease rises globally. Dialysis is a life-sustaining treatment for individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and the overall success of dialysis treatment depends on multiple factors, including facility management, medical advancements, and patient comfort. 

For dialysis center directors and facility decision-makers, ensuring a high standard of care while managing operational challenges remains a top priority. This post will offer practical solutions to today’s challenges.

The post-operative recovery room, also known as the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), is a critical environment where patients are closely monitored following surgery. Equipped with advanced medical technology that helps safeguard against complications while patients transition from anesthesia to consciousness. From vital sign monitors to infusion pumps and respiratory support devices, each piece of equipment plays a vital role in patient stabilization and comfort.

Using a question-and-answer format, we will explore the essential medical equipment used in post-operative recovery rooms.

Every piece of healthcare equipment in an acute care in-patient room has a distinct role in the care, recovery, and safety of the patient. Healthcare equipment included in hospital patient rooms and the adjacent bathroom helps ensure the needs of patients are met. From advanced vital signs monitoring systems and casework for personal items; to grab bars, each piece of equipment contributes to the standard of care. While in-patient rooms are not identical from hospital to hospital, there is equipment that is almost universally included in these rooms – think of this equipment as the starter kit.

Across medical facilities, from the largest metropolitan hospitals to the small-town clinic there seems to be a universal problem – never enough storage space.

For this reason, casework is a non-negotiable essential for healthcare environments. It offers much needed storage and workspace, in various medical settings. Choosing the right material for casework is vital to ensuring durability, hygiene, and cost-effectiveness.

Sterile processing departments (SPDs) are critical in both hospitals and surgery centers. They ensure that surgical tools and medical devices are properly cleaned, inspected, sterilized, and stored for future use.