A patient’s key medical information is regularly displayed through the use of medical charts, helping to make more accurate diagnosis and in the development of treatment plans with better outcomes. This daily activity in busy, emotionally challenged departments (such as the ICU) is performed in a variety of ways such as digital readouts or printed charts on easy to see tables.
It is not hard to agree that there is an ever-demanding requirement for a safer, productive working space within these bustling medical environments. The unobstructed ease of access to patient chart information becomes just one of the pieces of equipment that contributes to the clutter of a critical workspace.
So how could a chart table make any difference?
Size
Mostly chart tables are long, high and constructed of a large four-wheel frame that swallows up floor space, increasing the risk of obstruction to feet and other pieces of clinical equipment. Could a table be more compact with a smaller top surface and unobtrusive base?
Weight
Full metal frame designs and heavy board surfaces can make a chart table challenging to move around and store, especially in the event of a patient crisis and an influx of medical personnel. What if your work tables were constructed light in weight and easy to manoeuvre?
Adjustment
Many chart tables have fully adjustable tops, which can mean that they are not in the same place every time, either lying flat and taking up more space or requiring frequent angle changes to suit. Basic adjustments may be cumbersome via lock knobs and levers. Could it be simpler with the angle fixed at a comfortable and safe recommendation for everyone and with fast, easy single touch height adjustment?
Storage
There seems to always be a host of small accessories to store and access regularly. This is observed in a variety of ways such as low mounted bins and baskets, shelves or along retaining lips. What if the storage was tidier and more discreet, yet quickly accessible at your working height?
By selecting just this one piece of medical equipment we show that no matter what product you are working around or with currently, and not matter how challenging your workspace is, it cannot be taken for granted that existing equipment is the only solution to your safety and productivity. The daily demand of critical ill patients can consume the opportunities to study close work environments and the positive impacts or benefits of change. Today’s medical equipment manufacturers spend time observing the daily challenges of nursing under pressure, investing their time in research and design, knowing that some of the smallest developments can make a meaningful improvement to their roles and work environment.
