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Safe Harbor Collection Meets Diverse Needs for Facilities

By Al Harlow | August 23, 2021

At Furniture Concepts we are committed to creating healing spaces that offer patients comfort on their journey to wellness. Each of the three lines in our Safe Harbor collection is designed to provide just what the name suggests: a safe space free of barriers to a healthy recovery. The three lines under Safe Harbor target diverse needs…

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Offer Peace in the New Year:Ligature-Resistant Furniture

By Al Harlow | August 23, 2021

As the year winds down, you’re probably seeking out a few traditional moments of peace. Whether it’s holiday gatherings with family or annual reflections on your professional accomplishments, setting worries aside is a universally healing experience. When a patient arrives at your treatment center, consider how powerful it can be to offer loved ones the peace of…

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Consider the Challenges of Transitional Housing

By Al Harlow | August 23, 2021

Reliable housing has become such a critical need in the United States that a growing number of hospital systems have taken up the cause. Providers from Sacramento to St. Louis to Cleveland are working hard to secure permanent and transitional housing for patients who have nowhere to go after inpatient visits—even if it means building…

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Managing Risks: Caring for your Caregivers

By Al Harlow | August 23, 2021

Managing risk in a healthcare setting becomes a complex task, requiring organizations to consider both the overtly unsafe act and the hidden danger in the environment. Each facility will have its own risk profile based on the characteristics of its physical space, workforce, and populations served. This is why it’s so important to have access…

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Do You Make These Common Furniture Buying Mistakes?

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

Buying furniture is not quite everybody’s “cup of tea.” Often, professionals whose primary responsibilities are patient care or administration face the task of buying furniture for their facility because their organization does not have a professional buyer. While the task is a daunting one, the good news is that there are many good resources available! There are…

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Get Rid of Ugly Furniture Once and For All

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

ARE YOU TIRED OF YOUR FACILITY’S TIRED OLD FURNITURE?   It may be time to scrap the aging lounge and bedroom furniture and start fresh. So when you are ready to replace your facility’s furniture (or furnish a new facility) where do you start? Depending on the type of consumers, patients, or clients you serve you may…

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Who Else Wants Metal Bedroom Furniture?

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

Metal beds, metal dressers and chests have hit the contract furniture industry with a bang! With a focus on cleanliness and durability, metal furniture has gained a place of prominence for facilities that focus on health care or housing. So what makes contract metal furniture such a winner?  (844) 961-4100 Get Quote Now So how do…

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The Power of Furniture Designed for Behavioral Healthcare

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

Practitioners of behavioral healthcare know that their patients are at a greater risk of suicide and self-harm than any other patient population. Safety is a primary concern of therapies used in any psychiatric facility. Behavioral healthcare furniture is important to managing risk appropriately to protect patients, visitors and staff.  Furniture and components can be used…

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The Power of the Right Upholstery Fabric

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

When selecting contract fabrics for upholstered furniture, there are many things to consider. Contract furniture is always “made to order” due to the enormous variety of furniture styles and fabric types, finishes, patterns and colors. The possible combinations that can be created imagining the endless number of furniture styles plus hundreds of thousands of upholstery fabric and its variables…

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Why Crate Furniture is Still King

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

The combination of value and durability for furnishings is probably top of most facility manager’s wish list. When furnishing a new facility, or refurnishing an existing facility, a minimum expectation for furniture performance is a two year replacement cycle with the hope that pieces will last five years. Very few projects are funded for high-end design price…

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