In any type of care facility, the number-one goal should be meeting the diverse needs of the people you’re serving. Often, countertops — and the kitchen in general — is inaccessible to those who use mobility devices, and also presents challenges for children and people...
Much of our world isn’t accessible to the non-ambulatory, and that includes the private home. Spaces that are easily navigated by walking – such as doorways and entryways, hallways, and clearance between furniture – can become obstacles for those using wheelchairs, walkers and other mobility...
American Disabilities Act has specific guidelines for making kitchens more accessible to users. Here are some general guidelines: Kitchen floors should be clear of any obstructions that may impede mobility devices or present a danger to individuals at risk of falling. Kitchen doors and throughways must...
As we become more aware of access issues in our buildings and communities, it's important to consider every detail of accessibility. In this article, we'll focus on bathroom washbasins—specifically on wheelchair sinks that meet or exceed ADA requirements, and how they can make both public...
What Is a Handicap Accessible Kitchen? Accessible kitchens are designed such that individuals with disabilities or mobility issues can use them safely and comfortably. These individuals include wheelchair users, people with mobility impairments, and individuals with strength or balance limitations. For many reasons, these individuals often have...
Spotlight on Technology: How Design Thinking Can Transform Patient Safety Perhaps it’s uncommon to consider groundbreaking design when you’re thinking of patient safety, but our selection of innovative solutions to patient care is continuously pushing the boundaries between function and aesthetics. In fact, Pressalit Care, one...
The NYS Zero Lift Task Force: SPH in Action Learning Bound: The Ninth Annual Safe Patient Handling Conference NYS Zero Lift Task Force: Ensuring the Safety of Healthcare Workers NYS Zero Lift Task Force: Putting the Healthcare Worker First This month, we’ve got our eye on...
For many handicapped individuals, regular, everyday activities can be a challenge. Sinks and countertops are often positioned at standing height, making it difficult to reach for seated users. Fixtures mounted at seated height benefit wheelchair users, but may inconvenience standing users. As two of the...
Patient Safety USA is proud to present Indivo – a flexible and comfortable kitchen by Pressalit Care. Indivo offers a system of height-adjustable kitchen tables and counters, and other lifting units that fit onto worktops and wall cupboards from most kitchen suppliers. These adjustable tables...
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