A Medical Wheelchair Has Specific Functions

A medical wheelchair does not necessarily perform the same function as a privately owned wheelchair

. Therefore, the question arises as to why it should be designed exactly the same way; why in fact, there should be no differentiation in the models, when the traditional form is distinctly inconvenient in the medical field?

The answer is that it shouldn't be. Traditional wheelchairs have been and continue to be, redesigned as it becomes clear that variety of shape, size, style, and construction provide improved independence and mobility for those who use them daily. Why should there not be an alternative form of transport chair for institutional use, where the ability to do wheelies down the hall is not a priority, but the safety and security of the clientele is?

Fortunately, such an alternative medical wheelchair does exist. Not only is it ideal for the movement of patients in hospitals, and other care facilities, from place to place, the necessity of using a transport chair in such a facility is not always predicated on the client's ability to walk. Rather it is determined on medical and safety regulations - but many of the features which make it ideal for that function, also serve as theft prevention. This means that not only can the hospital acquire a medical wheelchair that is ideal for patient transport, but that saves money over the long term by substantially lowering replacement costs.

Hospital workers who have been tasked with attending patients while moving them from bed to exam room and back again, have occasionally had this person wander off in the chair on a journey of personal exploration. While this may seem harmless to the wanderer, there are numerous health, safety, and liability issues that make this very undesirable on the institution's part.

Beyond this, the features of a standard wheelchair that make it valuable for a person with impaired mobility, make it easy for these chairs to take unauthorized leave of the facility in which they are housed. The development of an alternative transport chair which cannot be moved independent of an external operator - and which, incidentally, cannot be folded up and put in a vehicle - not only reduces the risk of a patient striking out on her own, but also is a strong deterrent to theft.

By the same token, the construction that prevents these medical wheelchairs from being folded up and stolen, also allows for ease of storage, saving space. These sturdy, solidly built chairs can be nested like shopping carts. This allows for a large number to be placed in a hall or other area without taking up very much room at all. They also can be provided with locking mechanisms, as an added theft deterrent.

Finally, most standard wheelchairs do not readily come with accessories such as seatbelts - adult and pediatric - oxygen tank holders or IV stands, all of which can be vital to use in any care setting. This alternative chair is not only theft resistant and easy to use, but can be readily accessorized for optimum functioning in a medical facility.

by: Amy Lynn Hart

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