How to Choose the Right Mental Health Hospital Bed for Your Facility

Patient and staff safety are top priorities when selecting a hospital bed for use in mental health. The safety features required in the mental health environment exceed those of acute care. Oftentimes, the unique needs of mental health facilities can make choosing the right hospital bed a challenge.

Here are three steps to simplify your hospital bed decision-making process:

1. Determine your equipment safety requirements and the unique needs of your hospital
2. Consult accredited mental health design guides
3. Make a list of the available mental health bed features in the marketplace and rank them in order of importance to your facility

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