4 Reasons Why You Need a Hill-Rom Bed
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  1. Comfort
  2. Safety
  3. Ease of Use
  4. Budget Flexibility

When it comes to homecare and healthcare beds, there’s one name that stands above the rest in terms of quality - Hill-Rom. If you’re a healthcare provider, you’re likely familiar with the Hill-Rom name. They’re one of the largest and most respected providers of healthcare products and services. At Med Mart Online, we’re proud to have recently become an Authorized Hill-Rom Dealer. Our new relationship with Hill-Rom allows us to better serve our customers and provide them with the high quality healthcare products they need and expect. If you’re facing a condition that could require extended time in your bed, or if you’re a provider who cares for bed-bound patients, a Hill-Rom bed should be high on your list as review bed options. Below are a few reasons why you should consider a Hill-Rom bed.

Comfort

Comfort is a big concern whenever someone needs to spend extended time in bed. Staying in the same position can cause pain, cramps, and even serious skin conditions and bed sores. The best beds are those in which a user can easily adjust their position. Hill-Rom makes comfort a priority in all of their models. For example, the Hill-Rom Advanta 2 features multiple positions, including sitting at a number of different angles and even leg elevation. Better yet, the patient can adjust the position themselves so they aren’t reliant on a caregiver to improve their comfort level. The Hill-Rom 100 Low Bed includes two features that enhance comfort and reduce vulnerability to bed sores and skin irritation. Auto Contour improves the mattress ability to conform to your body and your position. Shearless Pivot reduces skin irritation as you adjust your position in the bed. You can manage both from your bed with just the touch of a button, and without assistance from a caregiver.

Safety

If there’s any chance that you will be getting in or out of the bed, safety is another important consideration. It only takes one misstep or stumble to cause a serious injury. Hill-Rom has designed their beds to address these risks and ensure safety. Nearly all Hill-Rom beds include safety rails, grips, and other attachments that provide stability while getting in and out of the bed. As the name suggests, the 100 Low Bed features a mattress that is low to the ground, making it easier to make the transition from bed to floor. The Advanta 2 has a number of other features, including an alert system when the brake isn’t set, a 3-mode positioning system to help with exiting, and a status system that can transmit information about the bed and its position to your care provider. An unsafe bed can quickly take a healthcare condition from bad to worse. Don’t risk your safety with an unsuitable bed. Hill-Rom has built their beds with your safety in mind.

Ease of Use

If you or your loved one have to spend considerable time in bed, you’ll likely find that caring for a bed-bound patient is hard work. The care provider may have to lift the individual in and out of the bed, manually move them into new positions, and even feed them by hand. If you are reliant on family or even a professional caregiver, you likely want them to be able to provide that care as easily as possible. An inadequate bed may not give your provider the support they need, and may even limit their ability to provide you with care. For example, all Hill-Rom beds are built with as much open space as possible. That allows a caregiver to access any area necessary to provide treatment or support. Many of the exiting features mentioned earlier also help a caregiver get a patient in and out of bed without having to physically lift the individual. Also, some beds, such as the Advanta 2 and the CareAssist Medical Surgical Bed, can be adjusted into a wide range of positions, including Trendelenburg (head down), which is often used for medical procedures and Reverse Trendelenburg (bed tilted with the head up and feet down). That flexibility may allow varied positions in the bed to assist in eating and respiratory function. Also, in many Hill-Rom beds, you will find technological features like a built-in scale, which again eliminates a reason to exit the bed. Your health care professionals can get your weight automatically from the bed’s console. Hill-Rom is one of the world’s largest providers of healthcare equipment, so they know what features and benefits healthcare professionals are looking for. They have built their beds to help your caregiver better treat and support you.

Budget Flexibility

Just because Hill-Rom beds lead the industry in terms of quality and technological features, doesn’t mean they are at the top end of the budget. In fact, Hill-Rom offers a range of beds at different price points to meet a variety of budgets. Also, with Med Mart’s Affirm payment plans, you can make monthly payments over an extended period for your bed. Don’t let budget concerns stop you from getting the care, and the bed, that you need. Are you ready for a bed that meets your needs and your caregiver’s? Browse our Hill-Rom beds online, and don’t hesitate to contact us for more information. We welcome the opportunity to help you find a bed that meets your needs and budget.