Written specifically for the healthcare and medical professional involved in a facility’s interior design and furniture selection, "HOSPITAL PATIENT ROOM SEATING: Promote Faster, Safer Patient Recovery with Smart Patient Chairs" highlights the benefits of hospital room seating for the health and safety of the patient. It provides a closer look at the benefits of sitting over only-bed rest, as well as the critical features to consider in a patient chair, even in specialized-care cases. HOSPITAL PATIENT ROOM SEATING demonstrates that smart, comfortable seating reduces patient recovery time and it fosters a positive and healthy environment for patients and staff. For additional detail on these topics, visit www.nbf.com/medical-chairs-for-patients to download a free copy of the white paper, "GRAB A SEAT: How effective, in-room patient seating helps expedite the recovery process." Or, contact NBF for complimentary patient room space planning and design services. Call 800.558.1010.

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HOSPITAL PATIENT ROOM SEATING
Promote Faster, Safer Patient Recovery with
Smart Patient Chairs
Discover how in-room patient seating can expedite the healing process.

2. + “[Sitting] is just as necessary as any
medicine [a patient] might be
taking.” – Jane Mergel, RN, BSN
-- Jane Mergle, RN, BSN, certified safe patient handling professional and
injury prevention and management coordinator at UC Health North.

3. + Lying in a Hospital Bed
Negatively Affects Nearly Every System in
the Body
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Higher risk of pneumonia
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Muscle Waste
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Lose 20% of muscle mass per week on bed rest
Bed Sores
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Constricted airways
Consistent pressure on body
Mental deterioration
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Mind in “idle mode”

4. “Early mobilization, such as sitting
in a chair, preserves muscle mass
and prevents pneumonia because
+ a patient can breathe more deeply
while sitting up versus lying in
bed.”
-- Jane Mergle, RN, BSN, certified safe patient handling professional and
injury prevention and management coordinator at UC Health North.
Read about other risks..

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Sitting is a Move in the Right Direction
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Hospital-room patient seating helps people get up and
move sooner
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Increases oxygen consumption, lowers heart rate and
blood pressure
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Gives patients a feeling of control
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Provides hope to patients of a quicker recovery
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Sitting successfully in a chair is one indicator of a safe
discharge

6. “If a patient moves around rather
than stays in bed, it helps them see
+ they’re getting better and provides
hope for going home sooner."
-- Jenny Nielsen, RN, BSN at Columbia St. Mary’s in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
.Discover other benefits at www.nbf.com/medical-chairs-for-patients

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When selecting a patient chair,
comfort is key
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If the chair looks comfortable, a patient is more encouraged
to attempt getting out of bed to sit
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Factor in getting out of the chair as well; the seat should
provide enough stability to support someone exiting the
chair safely
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Consider the variety of patients that will be using the chair
and make the appropriate accommodations
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Maternity
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Gastric Surgery
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Hip/Knee surgery

8. Many medical professionals believe
that sitting in a chair is the best
+ position for a conscious stroke
patient, and patients with
myocardial infarctions have shown
promising developments from the
early use of a bedside chair.

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Consider these features in your
patient room chair:
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Lockable casters
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Reclining feature
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Padding on corners and arm rest
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Cervical spine support
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Removable arms
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Multi-position capability
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Adjustable foot rests
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Ease of cleaning
Read more about must-have features at
www.nbf.com/medical-chairs-for-patients

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Recliners fit many criterion
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Ideal for patients on prolonged bed rest
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Offers a progressive reclining tolerance to relieve
pressure points
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Can elevate their feet to decrease swelling
Handles higher weight capacities
Consider Trendelenberg recliners
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Patient’s head is 10-20 degrees lower than feet
Useful for edema in knees or ankles, as well as
preserving blood flow during shock
Consider variety in adjustable features including foot
rests, lever mechanisms, positions, arms, etc.
Find a recliner option for every situation at www.nbf.com/medical-chairs-for-patients

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Rockers and gliders provide
soothing comfort
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Especially popular in
maternity and pediatric
facilities
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Allows patients to move who
aren’t necessarily sick and
would like to get out of bed
Reduces anxiety and provides
soothing solution
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Eases the nervous system to
encourage relaxation
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Allows feet to rest comfortably
on floor

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How do I navigate all these
options?
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Work with a furniture provider who carries a wide variety of
patient chair options
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National Business Furniture offers affordable, comfortable,
durable and reputable brands
Choose from recliners, rockers and gliders with varying features
and functions
Consult with furniture professionals well-versed in the
healthcare field
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The NBF Interior Design Group is a team of experienced
professionals — focused on health, comfort and functionality
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Let us help you find an in-room patient seating solution that is
right for your facility
Visit www.NBF.com or call today to get started: 800-558-1010.

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Where Can I Find More Guidance?
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FREE White Paper Report: “Grab a Seat:
Effective, In-Room Patient Seating Helps
Expedite the Recovery Process”
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Download your copy at
www.nbf.com/medical-chairs-for-patients

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Contact NBF for free
space planning and
design services today:
800.558.1010
Begin Your Patient Room
Transformation Today