When it comes to home care, the expense of equipment may seem like a barrier to excellent care. Many families think they’re forced to pick between that “basic” bed that fits into the budget and the high-end, feature-rich sleep surface they really want. However, Toronto homeowners are increasingly seeking a compromise in the form of certified pre-owned medical beds.
With a refurbished unit, you can get ICU-grade technology for thousands of dollars less than the MSRP, including TREND and auto-contouring. Here is why a secondhand deal is the most cost-effective way to improve your home care setup.
High-End Features at a Fraction of the Cost
Hospital-grade equipment’s durability spans decades. When these beds are refurbished by professionals, they come with many of the “bells and whistles” that would normally add thousands to the price tag on new models.
- Trendelenburg & Reverse Trendelenburg; These full clinical positions are vital for those with circulation issues, pulmonary drainage purposes, and even severe edema.
- Auto-Contour Feature: Being developed on a high-end bed where both the head and knees raise at the same time, this feature allows for a patient to slide down like some other frames do and, in addition, greatly reduces skin shear/friction.
- Ultra-Low “Floor Bed” Technology: Most higher-end refurbished models can drop to only 4 inches above the floor, giving a critical safety buffer for patients who are at high risk of falling.
Why Refurbished is Better than Cheap
New Products As someone new to K-12 administrations, I recently learned something that some of you may have just found out as well: For a product or service to work within the boundaries of an educational institution, it needs to pose little risk for crises and chain reactions.
While the urge to purchase a new, entry-level bed from a big-box retailer can be strong, model for model, those beds typically won’t hold up as well as one that has already served in a clinical setting.
- Weight Standards: Used hospital beds from Hill-Rom or Stryker usually carry a 500-600 lb weight limit, whereas “economy” new beds may only accept up to 350 lbs.
- Quiet Motors—Our motors are designed to be as silent as they are heavy-duty, whether you work the night shift and need to adjust your bed during the day, or you simply don’t want a squeaky, annoying motor waking up your little one.
- Safety Lock-outs: While this is not true for entry-level models, higher-end used beds typically have staff/caregiver lockouts installed on the hand control to prevent patients from making unintended changes themselves.
- Fortunately, it’s easy to find an excellent medical bed for seniors close by when you consider local Toronto pros that provide certified inspections and warranty coverage for pre-owned inventory.
Logistics of a Luxury: From Trashed to Taxed, Toronto-Style Speedy Setup
With dealers in your area, you can get a bed relatively quickly. Local stock is available to move right now, whereas a custom high-end bed shipped directly from a manufacturer may take weeks for delivery.
Many companies, such as Motion Specialties, for example, are now offering same-day medical bed delivery in Toronto, and you will be able to transform an empty room into a fully equipped care suite within hours. This is especially important for families who receive a sudden hospital discharge notice and need a professional-grade setup yesterday.
Conclusion
Safety and clinical performance should not be compromised in the name of cost. A certified pre-owned medical bed is the ultimate combination of luxury and value. When you select a refurbished model with top features, your loved one receives the best care possible, and your budget will never suffer.