Key features of Homecare Hospital Bed for hospice care

Homecare Hospital Bed is an important part of hospice care. The adjustable head and feet allow the patient to take positions that are impossible with wedges or pillows. Patients can also visit relatives upright in bed and relieve shortness of breath. Because there are multiple hospital beds to choose from, this article provides useful information on how to choose the best home bed for your hospice patient.

The main features

For people who are not well, loud noises can be disconcerting and unpleasant because their senses are usually heightened. Home beds equipped with smooth, quiet motors allow patients to reposition as comfortably as possible and reduce noise. Patients also gradually lose the ability to reposition themselves independently, which is why H and pendant can be very helpful. Patients can easily adjust their beds as they wish. Many patients also find that a half handrail provides support when they roll over in bed and helps prevent them from falling when they get up.

Semi-electric and fully electric beds

Semi-electric hospital beds have motors to raise and lower the head and feet. The bed frame remains at a fixed height, although some models can be manually adjusted with a manual crank. However, semi-electric beds are not ideal for hospice patients. If the bed cannot be raised to a safe working height, caregivers are at risk of back pain from excessive bending and bending. An all-electric bed is a good choice because caregivers can easily adjust the bed's height to avoid bending forward at the waist. You can find more information about home care beds here.

Fully electric bed for hospice care

Traditionally, semi-electric beds have been provided for hospice patients because they are much cheaper than all-electric versions. Fully electric beds are now available at the same price as most semi-electric options. The bed frame can be raised by 800mm to protect the caregiver from back injuries and lowered to 390mm so that the patient can easily return to bed. Lacquered headboards and footboards resemble bedroom furniture to fit any trim. The optional half-side guardrail provides support when patients roll over and helps reduce their risk of falling when they get out of bed.

The key points

Caring for hospice patients presents unique challenges because each patient has different needs. Fully electric beds such as BAE509 help protect caregivers from injury as they can improve patient comfort. Optional mattresses can also help improve comfort and reduce the risk of bedsores forming. We help hospice caregivers and providers get the necessary equipment to care for terminally ill patients.