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5 Reasons Why You May Need A Handrail Scale
With an abundance of scales in the healthcare industry, it may be difficult to determine which kind of health scale will best suit your needs. Although anyone can use a handrail scale, they are designed to weigh patients who need extra support. Here are five ways a handrail scale can benefit your facility.
Handrail Scale Benefits
Live Handrails
While starting your search for a handrail scale, it's important to look for a model with live handrails. As part of the weighing platform, having live handrails means that while a patient is holding or leaning on the handrails, the scale still accurately records their weight.
Motion Compensation Technology
Some handrail scales also offer movement compensation technology. This adjusts for involuntary movement when weighing unsteady individuals to ensure accurate weights are captured.
Stability
Handrail scales offer reliable stability because they have a large base that prevents them from tipping over. Heavy-duty handrails can provide safety, support and stability for those who need extra assistance.
Low Profile
A handrail scale with a low profile allows patients to enter and exit the scale easily without the risk of tripping. Non-skid platforms provide traction for additional protection against slips and falls.
Weight Indicator
A digital weight indicator on your handrail scale should have multiple functions designed to meet your needs. Depending on your facility, functions such as holding displayed weight, taring a cane or walker, and printing a weight record may be important.
Rice Lake Weighing Systems offers a range of handrail scales designed to meet the needs of your healthcare facility. For more information, contact a Rice Lake health scale expert at 800-472-6703.
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