For those of you that are wondering what a sleepchair is, it is simply a comfortable chair that converts in a completely flat sleeping surface for overnight stays.  These are...

The University of Rochester conducted a very interesting study on the benefits of glider/rocker chairs but the interesting thing is; the therapeutic benefits are rarely used outside of the elderly...

Healthcare furnishings have evolved dramatically in the last decade from being primarily utilitarian and provisional, into pleasant and patient oriented environments where the patient feels welcome and comfortable. The benefits...

The Canadian Hospitals have learned to think outside the box when it comes to reducing patient wait times.  The Canadian Hospital has unique challenges that many other countries do not...

The Canadian Emergency Room is a very high paced environment and constantly battling with patient wait times.  They are also dealing with patients that should be going to their family...

The on-call Midwife has a number of things running through their mind as they respond to the call of duty.  The one thing that it should not have to be...

Recently the spotlight has been focused on the infection control systems and policies of North American hospitals.  What I would like to draw attention to is the Sterile Processing department...

In 2002, many will remember the push towards "Intermittent Auscultation" as related to the continuous monitoring of mother and fetal wellness during delivery.   Technology has improved and the acceptance of...

In the previous decades, hospital furnishings have been considered a necessary expense and institutional products where brought in to facilitate the need.   In recent years, through experimental studies we...

According to Statistics Canada, heart disease and stroke are the #2 and #3 leading causes of death for Canadians.  Every seven minutes, a Canadian will die from some form of...

In the glossy photos of new furniture, both Healthcare grade furniture and residential look very exciting and even similar but there are some very big differences when it comes down...

We have all heard the hospital PA system crackle to life as an urgent "Color Code" is called out and the flurry of activity initiates nurses running to the scene...

Behavioral Health furniture is specifically designed for mental health and addiction facilities where the construction of furniture is directly related to the safety of the care givers and patient. These...

Most hospitals would have blanket/fluid warming cabinets in regular use throughout their facility yet, there is a need for more education and studies on their use. It is a great...

Stainless-Steel has become trendy in residential design and commonly found in many areas of the home and commercial setting but setting aside fashion, Stainless-Steel is the preferred surface for infection...