13 Feb What Are the Different Types of Hospital Chairs? Discover
Hospital chairs are vital in helping patients and visitors experience physical comfort during consultations, treatments and healthcare procedures. They are also essential for providing a welcoming environment for patients and visitors.
For example, the Integrity Two Seater Chair combines both functionality and comfort with its simple design, chrome or black frame and wipe-clean Plyform veneer shell. It’s also available upholstered in premium treated fabrics or antimicrobial healthcare vinyls if required.
Waiting Room Chairs
Hospitals are unique environments, with waiting rooms, consultation areas, cafeterias and wards. Each of these areas requires different types of seating to meet their individual needs and requirements. When purchasing seating for waiting rooms it is important to consider comfort, design, durability and versatility. The right chairs can significantly impact visitors’ experiences and the overall design and aesthetics of the space.
Hospital waiting rooms tend to be high traffic areas, with significant footfall at all times of the day and night. This is why it is crucial that the seating you choose is easy to clean and hygienic in nature. We offer a number of different hospital waiting room chairs that are perfect for medical facilities. Whether you’re looking for stackable waiting room chairs or something more comfortable, like our Hamilton armchair. The Hamilton has been ergonomically designed, providing superb lumbar support and posture control.
Alternatively, you may wish to opt for a patient room chair like the Dalton bariatric. Designed to help patients of all ages feel at ease, the Dalton is upholstered in premium treated fabrics that can be wiped down and features a hygiene gap – helping keep the seat clean. The Dalton can also be customised with alternative fabric on seats and backs for no extra cost.
For larger waiting spaces, sofas can provide a more homely feel, which helps patients relax. Often, patients have to wait for quite some time in hospitals and private clinics, so being able to sit down and relax is important. We can supply a wide range of different hospital sofas, including our Mia Beam Seating. These can be customised to suit your exact requirements, from the size of the seat and back to the type of fabric used.
We also have a wide selection of tables that can be used with our hospital waiting room chairs. This can make the space much more functional and give it a more streamlined look. We also have a number of different finishes, colours and wood types that you can select from, allowing you to create the ideal waiting room for your healthcare facility.
Consultation Room Chairs
As hospitals are a unique environment that is akin to a mini-community, they need to be equipped with various types of seating. From consultation room chairs to staff rooms, cafeterias and wards, hospital chairs need to be robust, comfortable and easy to wipe clean.
Consultation rooms are the place where medical professionals and patients meet to discuss medical issues. When choosing a hospital chair, it’s essential to ensure that the design provides adequate support for individuals with higher weight requirements, offering both comfort and safety during use. It is important that patients feel relaxed and at ease during consultations, so comfortable chairs are a must. These chair features include an adjustable backrest, cushioned seats and armrests that provide comfort for both patient and medical professional. The seat heights are also adjustable so that medical professionals can comfortably examine their patients. Clinical chairs are designed to improve clinical practice, which is why they’re made from a modular structure that can be easily disassembled for thorough cleaning and feature a non-porous, mildew resistant and durable upholstery. This prevents bacteria build up and reduces the time needed for cleaning between patients, thus optimizing workflow.
Hospital waiting rooms are busy areas, with patients and visitors often spending several hours sitting on a chair. It is therefore vital to make sure that chairs in these areas are comfortable, especially for older patients and those with limited mobility who need to spend a long time on their feet.
One chair that’s ideal for a hospital waiting area is the Dalton bariatric hospital chair. It is upholstered in a range of premium treated fabrics and antimicrobial healthcare vinyls, and it has a hygiene gap to further enhance its hygienic credentials. Its hardwood frame is also treated with an antimicrobial agent, making it a highly hygienic option for hospital wards, waiting areas and consultation rooms.
A hospital staff room needs to be a productive space, and that means providing staff with comfortable and ergonomic office chairs. These chair features adjustable features, upholstered seats and backrests and linked tabs that allow them to be secured together in straight rows. They also come with a reclining function, allowing hospital staff to relax and refresh during their breaks.
Ward Chairs
In a hospital setting, patients and visitors require a comfortable chair for waiting, consultation, ward and bedside use. They also need chairs that are robust and easy to clean – essential for infection control in busy healthcare environments.
Ward chairs are designed to be a one-size-fits-all seating solution across a range of different hospital areas. In addition to a wide choice of upholstery colours and materials, healthcare chairs should offer ergonomic features that optimise user comfort and support. This is especially important for geriatric or elderly patients who may have mobility issues or joint/muscle pain.
Adjustable backrests and seat heights, armrests, and a design that is easy to move are all essential features for hospital patient chairs. Some chairs also include an adjustable footplate and a reclining function to help prevent pressure sores. They should also be easy to clean, with an open frame structure that reduces the risk of bacterial and fungal build-up between patients.
A popular option for wards is Kind beam seating, which is available in a wide variety of premium fabrics and healthcare-standard vinyls. The chairs are also hygienic, with a design that allows for the use of alcohol or chlorine solutions to disinfect surfaces. This helps to minimise the spread of germs between patients and staff members.
For more specific ward requirements, there are also riser recliners that can be used in rehabilitation wards and for people with high clinical and pressure relief needs. These have a more complex structure and electric motors compared to hospital ward chairs, and they are often designed to be more sturdy and stable than other types of healthcare chairs.
Finally, there are also chapel chairs that can be used in hospital chapels to seat congregations. These are typically upholstered with soft and durable fabrics that can be wiped down to limit bacteria build-up. They can be supplied with optional extras such as book boxes and linking tabs to secure the chairs together in straight rows. The Georgia chair from Repose Furniture, for example, offers a sleek and modern design that helps to improve hospital aesthetics, while offering a durable solution for a wide range of ward applications.
Canteen Chairs
There’s no question that hospital seating is an integral part of a healthcare facility. It’s what helps to manage visitor flow, reduce crowding and make patients and visitors feel comfortable during their time in the hospital.
When it comes to choosing the right chairs for your hospital waiting areas, you’ll find that there are many different options available. From sofas that provide a home-like quality to seating benches that can be used to divide up a room, there’s something to suit any style and budget.
The most popular option is the sofa. A great choice for waiting rooms, they offer home-like qualities that help individuals relax while providing lumbar support and a clean aesthetic to the space. Options like the Verity BH Three-Seat Chair are a good choice, offering high durability to withstand heavy usage.
If you’re looking for an economical way to furnish hospital waiting spaces, then bench seating is an excellent choice. With a modular design, they’re easy to configure and come in various shapes and sizes to suit your needs. They also feature a wipeable table-top, so they can be easily cleaned for hygienic purposes.
Ward chairs are a vital piece of furniture for hospitals, especially those that deal with long-term medical treatments. These chairs are designed to ensure patients are comfortable throughout their stay in the hospital, and many come with features that help to prevent pressure sores, such as a cushioned seat, armrests and an adjustable backrest.
Chairs that can be customised with different upholstery options, such as a premium treated fabric or antimicrobial healthcare vinyl are particularly useful for ward areas. This makes it easier for cleaning staff to remove bacteria and other unwanted substances from the chair without compromising on functionality or aesthetics.
A chair with full electric operation can be a good option for a hospital ward, as it allows patients to take more control over their comfort. For example, some models like the Dalton Bariatric Chair can be upholstered in antimicrobial vinyl with a hygiene gap that prevents dirt and bacteria from accumulating. It can also be lowered to a lower height for those who have mobility issues.