Part II: Nurse & Clinician Safety: Labor & Delivery (OB) Carts
Clinicians’ health and safety have become a priority to facilities. As stated in previous blogs, preventing back injuries and muscle strain for nurses & clinicians is necessary to ensure not only the proper care of patients, but to also prevent loss of staff hours to illness. Before purchasing new carts to replace your old wood furniture, ensure you’re making an informed decision to protect your staff.
As a value-added reseller of labor & delivery (OB) carts and other patient care furniture, we work directly with the user of the carts in order to design the best cart to match their workflow. Saving the hospital time and money for over 30 years, here’s a little bit of what we’ve learned:
5 Key Features for OB Furniture Carts in Healthcare
1.) Ergonomic Height & Customizability
Fetal Monitor Carts, Baby Bassinets, Overbed Tables and Delivery Carts all can be configured to meet the height needs of your clinical staff.
We recognize the importance of ergonomics and clinician comfort, so every cart at Convergint-Innovative Medical can be customized to meet the needs of each facility’s specific workflow, desired height, & includes the option to add accessories as desired.
2.) Storage Efficiency
Customize cart drawers, cupboards and . Add trays, drop-leaf surfaces, baskets or displays to any cart.
Pull-out trays allow for easy access to equipment, and drawer locks are available to enhance security and meet Joint Commission requirements. Drawers can help save the back by reducing the need to bend and reach into cupboards. Efficient storage solutions ensure that all necessary supplies are easily visible and accessible (including displays), improving workflow and in the end, patient satisfaction.
We offer online demonstrations to discuss storage solutions and drawer configurations, helping you decide what works best with your workflow. Keep necessary equipment at your fingertips to minimize clinicians time searching for what they need.
“By investing in furniture with height-adjustability, flexible storage, ergonomic typing surfaces, high-quality casters, and ease of cleaning, healthcare facilities can significantly reduce the risk of injuries and enhance overall workflow efficiency.”
3.) Ergonomic Typing Surfaces
Height-adjustable, swivel and tilt keyboard trays, with left/right mousing surfaces.
A +10 to -15 negative tilt keyboard tray helps maintain a neutral wrist position, reducing strain over repeated use. A mouse tray that slides out from the left or right side provides flexibility and comfort, allowing healthcare professionals to work efficiently without compromising ergonomics.
Ask us about keyboard tray options on our Fetal Monitor Carts and other Labor & Delivery furniture.
4.) Maneuverability & Caster Types
Choose carts with 5” dual wheel closed casters that are easier to push over room thresholds and elevator openings.
Larger caster sizes for your cart can reduce the push power needed, making it easier for staff to maneuver carts from room to room. Efficient maneuverability is crucial in a fast-paced healthcare environment, ensuring that medical staff can quickly and safely transport supplies and equipment.
Convergint-Innovative Medical automatically includes the best caster choice for your cart based on years of working with users first-hand.
5.) Cleanability and Infection Control
Keep your staff safe from spread of bacteria and infection- and give environmental services an easy job.
As concern grows to provide durable and cleanable surfaces that will stand the test of time, Convergint-IMS offers FDA-approved antimicrobial solid surfaces that are stain and odor resistant. With the ability to withstand harsh hospital cleaners (except for 100% bleach), no need to worry about which surfaces can only use certain disinfectants. We’re so confident in our antimicrobial surfaces, they we back it with a 10 year warranty.
OB Ergonomics at Convergint- Innovative Medical
Prioritizing customizability and ergonomic is crucial for the well-being and productivity of medical staff. By investing in furniture with height-adjustability, flexible storage, ergonomic typing surfaces, high-quality casters, and ease of cleaning, healthcare facilities can significantly reduce the risk of injuries and enhance overall workflow efficiency.
Contact Convergint-Innovative Medical today to learn more about how we can help you create a safer, more efficient work environment for your medical staff.
