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have been known to interpret this extensive document differently from one another, so independent testing verifies the bed has been validated to the standard. Be aware that CE/CA marking does not mean that the bed has gone through an independent test house.


Choosing a bed that is independently


tested to IEC 60601-2-52 ensures the bed complies with the standard, giving you peace of mind from the start.


How much does running your electric profiling bed cost? Electric beds or adjustable beds or profiling beds – whatever you call them – all plug into an electrical socket and cost you money. But how much money do they cost per year? The cost is related to the usage, and how many times you use the functions. Let’s say we add the standby power consumption, plus 10 backrest and knee break movements, plus five variable height movements. Which is roughly 10 minutes of movement per day. Each profiling bed has a power supply unit underneath the frame. If we use the Renray Corus or Carer profiling bed as an example, they both have the same power unit which draws 0.5W of standby power. Now let’s add the example of 10 minutes


of bed movement detailed above, which will use an additional 0.009KWh per day, costing £1.04 per year or 2p per week on top of any standby power consumption. This gives an estimated total cost of £2.53


per year or 5p per week per bed at current market rate. Also, because Renray beds are hand built in the UK to exacting standards there is no reason they cannot outlast a simple divan bed, ensuring the lifetime cost of such an investment is much lower.


Aesthetics Profiling beds do not have to look and feel clinical, uninviting, or intimidating. Many profiling beds now come in a range of contemporary designs and finishes that enable them to blend in with most decor. Profiling beds that are customisable and designed to look homely can enhance the quality of life (both physically and mentally) for residents in several ways. They can be adjusted to meet the specific needs of the individual, providing them with personalised comfort and support. This can help to alleviate discomfort and pain and improve overall wellbeing. Homely profiling beds can help to


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create a more welcoming and comfortable environment for people in a care home. This can help to reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness and promote a sense of wellbeing. With our already established furniture background, we understand the importance of being discrete stylish. That is why our beds are customisable to suit any bedroom interior. Our Serenity Range is the perfect balance of style and nursing functionality and is a favourite within homes. You can choose from headboard style, upholstery, and bed size to suit your needs and budget.


In addition to enhancing the quality of life for people in a care home, profiling beds also make life easier for caregivers.


Benefits to carer


Caring for a resident puts substantial amount of pressure on the caregiver. Installing an electric profiling bed can reduce some of this stress, particularly when positioning the resident. The bed can efficiently move the patient into another position, limiting the risk of the care provider injuring themselves in the process. With an overbed table the resident can be raised so they can eat in at their bed. The general understanding is that residents are repositioned to prevent pressure ulcers every two to four hours, depending on clinical needs. Many carers experience back pain or tiredness due to bending and lifting repetitively throughout the day. Profiling beds can help reduce back strain by providing a safe working height for the carer when delivering on-the-bed care. The bed height can also be adjusted to make it easier for caregivers to assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and toileting. As profiling beds are height adjustable, carers can set the bed height to their waist level. This helps prevent overbending and back strain when tending to their patients. The height adjustment feature is also beneficial if you need to transfer a resident from the bed. For example, when hoisting, the bed can be raised the make it easier and


more comfortable for the carer. To sum up, profiling beds can help your residents with:


Greater independence A bed that is very supportive and has certain features to help manage a patient’s condition is necessary for those with various needs or a complex medical condition.


Pressure care management For those who lie in bed most of the time, pressure ulcer development is the main worry. Resident mobility can be facilitated by profiling beds to spread pressure.


Promoting blood flow Limiting circulation-related issues can be achieved with a profiling bed. Regular movement will enhance respiratory function and blood circulation throughout the body.


Rob Scovell


Rob Scovell is digital marketing manager at Renray Healthcare, with nearly a decade of expertise. Born from a heritage in quality and results, Renray are committed to designing furniture, beds, pressure area care, and interior solutions with the end user in mind and tailoring services and solutions to fulfil requirements and vision for your care home.


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