Medescon is the exclusive UK distributor for Vidir Inc., a Canadian manufacturer and global supplier of automated storage solutions which help hospitals throughout Europe manage their bed storage issues.
The automated bedlift system enables three, four, or five hospital beds to be stored vertically, one on top of the other, in the footprint of a single bed. Overall storage is reduced, recovering up to 80 per cent of floor space. Hospital maintenance departments’ capacity, organisation, and workflow are increased, removing the need for beds to be stored, typically, in any available space, such as corridors and public areas.
With options of side and end entry, the system can store standard, bariatric, or ICU beds, neonatal cots, stretchers, and wheelchairs. Rachael Pickering, Head of Operations, said: “Using this method of storage reduces downtime and increases the availability of beds for patients at any given time. By removing unused beds from corridors and public areas, hospitals will be in a better position to meet required fire, safety, and COVID-related social distancing standards. Secure, vertical bed storage provides essential protection from damage caused by walls, doors, and other equipment, ensuring that expensive ICU beds, loaded with sensitive electronics, are properly maintained and securely stored, which in turn helps extend the longevity of valuable assets, and in the long run improves return on investment.”
The system works by loading the first bed and raising it up, which in turn opens up the space underneath for the next bed. Beds are removed by reversing the procedure. The entire operation can easily be accomplished by a single individual, eliminating the risk of manual handling injuries, simply by pushing and holding the ‘raise’ and ‘lower’ buttons.
The beds are kept clean, safe, and ready for use, while simultaneously ensuring that hospital corridors are kept free of obstructions, which helps Fire and Estates Officers maintain health and safety standards.
Medescon provides design, installation, and maintenance services. For further information, or to arrange a consultation, please contact sales@medescon.com
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