Medical professionals are often in stressful and time sensitive situations. Hospital headwalls add value in these situations by not only reducing visual clutter, but also by creating safer and more effective environments in which they can work successfully.
- Hospital headwalls are designed to improve equipment organization and layout. This ensures a safe and productive working atmosphere for healthcare employees who won’t have to worry about bumping into equipment or moving cords out of their way, especially in an emergency.
- Reduced patient trip hazards with cords, tubing and electrical wiring neatly secured in the headwall. There are far less obstacles for patients to maneuver around. This is incredibly beneficial as many statistics claim at least ⅓ of adults 65 or older trip and fall annually. That number steadily increases as the age of the patient increases.
- Reduces the time it takes to provide care to patients. A properly designed headwall aides a medical professional in providing fast and proper care. With easy access to outlets and equipment, a headwall enables efficient patient care. Saving time also saves lives.
- Improve patient comfort and safety with nurse call buttons, bed rails, storage and other equipment within a patient’s reach so they do not have to leave their bed for help.