Support Patient Sleep: Minimize Sleep Disruptions in Hospitals

Hospitals are designed to heal, but for patients, one of the most important factors in their recovery is sleep. However, disruptions during night rounds, including waking up patients at night or other noises, can hinder this crucial rest. It’s not news that hospitals around the world are changing their vital sign monitoring schedules, prescribing medications with longer distribution intervals, and implementing environmental changes to support sleep. In this blog, we’ll summarize how certain products can help support patient sleep during night charting and rounds.

Lightweight & Discreet Carts

Night rounds involve healthcare workers charting on patients’ conditions, which can be extremely disruptive if the equipment is bulky or noisy. Lightweight and discreet mobile carts are essential in minimizing disturbances and upsetting patients. Our selection of computer carts, mobile labor & delivery carts, and medical carts are all designed to be quiet & easy to maneuver, allowing staff to move through patient rooms with minimal noise. Their ergonomic design & thoughtful wheel choices make them ideal for night rounds, helping to support patient sleep while still providing staff with the tools they need.

Dimmed Lighting on Carts & Wall Mounts

Bright lights can be harsh and disruptive when it’s time for patients to sleep, but dimmed lighting on computer carts ensures a softer ambiance. While each of our powered carts, wall mounts, & fetal monitor carts feature optional task lights for the worksurface, the Howard HiCare E Carts feature the widest range of lighting. With dimmable lights in both white & red for the worksurface, keyboard, AND storage, automatically built into your cart, your chances of disturbing the patient’s sleep decrease significantly. By controlling the light intensity, staff can perform charting tasks at night while preserving the peaceful environment needed to support patient sleep. This simple feature makes a significant difference in minimizing sleep disruptions in hospitals, especially during late-night checks.

Soft Close Drawers on Mobile Carts

One of the most common, yet often overlooked, sources of disruption is the noise created by drawers opening and closing. Soft-close drawers on mobile carts are a game-changer in minimizing these disturbances. Designed with quiet mechanisms, our entire labor & delivery product line features soft close drawers, ensuring that patients remain undisturbed during night rounds. From baby bassinets to bedside cabinets, this quiet feature plays a crucial role in creating a restful environment, allowing patients to sleep through night charting and monitoring without the abrupt noise from traditional drawers.

Medical Equipment & Healthcare Solutions by Convergint– Innovative Medical

Incorporating these thoughtful features—lightweight carts, dimmed lighting, and soft-close drawers—into hospital settings can make a significant difference in supporting patient sleep. By minimizing sleep disruptions during night rounds, healthcare providers can enhance patient recovery and overall hospital experience.

Connect with Convergint at (800) 968-3135 to learn more about our attention to detail & mobile carts tailored to supporting patient rest.