Raising the Bar on Patient Experience with Medical Exam Tables

Written by Midmark | December 17, 2024

In the exam room, the right examination table or chair is essential to both patient satisfaction and patient and caregiver safety. For patients, a comfortable, accessible medical exam chair helps ensure a dignified experience and comprehensive care, especially for those with mobility limitations. For caregivers, ergonomic, adjustable-height options can make all the difference, helping reduce the risk of injury and providing a more ergonomic working position whether seated or standing.

Fixed-Height Exam Tables vs. Height-Adjustable Exam Chairs

Fixed-Height Exam Tables:

Fixed-height tables, like Midmark’s fixed-height manual exam tables are a cost-effective solution for healthcare settings where patients have minimal mobility limitations. They provide a stable and consistent height, ideal for environments where accessibility needs are less intensive. Additionally, fixed-height tables are often more affordable, making them suitable for smaller healthcare facilities who need durable and dependable options for general examinations on a more limited budget.

Height-Adjustable Exam Chairs:

Height-adjustable examination chairs are a game-changer, offering accessibility for patients with limited mobility and safety for the staff assisting these patients. Midmark height-adjustable exam chairs facilitate easier, safer patient transfers and more ergonomic work positions for staff delivering care. These chairs can be raised or lowered to meet the patient’s and caregiver’s needs, reducing the physical strain on caregivers and offering patients a secure, comfortable experience. In fact, the Midmark 626 Barrier-Free^® Examination Chair, in particular, not only meets but exceeds the 2024 US Access Board Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment with a low seat height of 15.5 inches making it an ideal solution for more accessible care.

In addition to its low height, the Midmark 626 offers an adjustable transfer surface, ensuring that caregivers can raise the chair to an ergonomic height, reducing the risk of injury to themselves and the patient. There is also the option of support rails for patient stability, to maximize safety during transfers. For healthcare facilities looking to improve both patient access and safety, this chair represents a major step forward in delivering comprehensive care to all patients.

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2024 US Access Board Standards and Compliance

As of October 8, 2024, the Department of Justice requires compliance with the US Access Board 2017 accessibility standards for medical equipment in healthcare settings. These regulations mandate specific height and usability requirements for medical diagnostic equipment, ensuring a more inclusive and safer environment for patients with disabilities. For many healthcare providers, transitioning to compliant, accessible exam chairs like the Midmark 626 is a proactive step in meeting these standards.

Midmark Exam Tables and Chairs: Features, Benefits and Recommendations

Product	Models	Key Features	Benefits	Best for
Midmark^® Barrier-Free Exam Chairs	Midmark 626 Barrier-Free Examination Chair	Adjustable height, US Access Board compliance, integrated scale, comfortable upholstery, move system, customizable accessories	Improves patient access, reduces caregiver strain	Accessible care environments requiring ADA and US Access Board compliance, proper positioning for BP capture
Ritter^® Barrier-Free Exam Chairs	Ritter 224 and 225 Barrier-Free Examination Chairs, Ritter 244 Barrier-Free Exam Table	Adjustable height, move system, customizable accessories	Provides patient positioning, flexibility	General outpatient settings and routine exams
Manual Exam Tables	Ritter 204 Manual Examination Table, Ritter 203 Treatment Table, Ritter 95 Treatment Table	Consistent height, durable design	Cost-effective, easy to use in stable settings	Healthcare environments with minimal accessibility requirements
Pediatric Exam Table	Midmark 640 Pediatric Examination Table	Child-friendly scale, soft mat, built-in storage	Tailored for pediatric care, efficient and comfortable	Pediatric settings needing specialized features for children

Partner with CME for Midmark Medical Exam Tables and Medical Exam Chairs

CME is your go-to, one-stop-shop for fixed height or adjustable height medical exam tables and chairs by Midmark. We have a long-standing relationship with Midmark and can work with you to find the best exam tables or chairs for your healthcare facility and staff.

Our Direct-to-Site services assure your exam tables or chairs are delivered and installed when it is convenient for you. And, CME Biomedical Technicians will keep your exam tables and chairs in optimal condition with preventative annual maintenance, service, or repair.

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About Midmark - Medical: Midmark helps physicians and care teams deliver exceptional patient care through seamless room design, better equipment, smarter workflows, and integrated technologies. For more than 50 years, we have used our knowledge and deep understanding of ambulatory and acute care environments to help our customers improve clinical outcomes and eliminate the barriers preventing seamless, well-coordinated patient care.

About CME: CME Corp is the nation’s premier source for healthcare equipment, turnkey logistics, and biomedical services, representing 2 million+ products from more than 2,000 manufacturers. With two corporate offices and 35+ service centers, our mission is to help healthcare facilities nationwide reduce the cost of the equipment they purchase, make their equipment specification, delivery, installation, and maintenance processes more efficient, and help them seamlessly launch, renovate and expand on schedule.

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