How to Use Self Deck Upholstery to Manage Incontinence
INCONTINENCE is a difficult issue for caregivers and direct service providers. Making CLEAN UP EASY, preventing damage to patient skin and avoiding permanent furniture destruction is always a high priority. The contract furniture industry has recently given incontinence (and limited mobility) a lot of attention. One tried and true method of managing incontinence and general fluid…
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Best of Lounge Seating
How to Combine Style, Functionality and Cost for Lounge Seating.Recent budget cutbacks have reminded purchasers that there is still truth in the “you get what you pay for” adage. Buying quality furniture creates a longer buying cycle thereby minimizing the need for cash for future furniture projects – especially those needed to satisfy state and local codes…
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Back to Basics in Summer Camp Furniture
School is winding down and summer camps are gearing up. Camp directors are busy training staff, developing programs and sprucing up cabins and outdoor spaces. For those of us in the camp furniture industry, this is bunk bed season. Over the years lots of styles of bunk beds have come and gone but the tried and true work horse for summer camps is…
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Bariatric & Standard Seating:Why Combining makes sense.
Why Combine Bariatric and Standard Seating? Bariatric Seating is a sly fox. Attractive and ultra-functional, bariatric seating effortlessly blends in with standard seating pieces to stretch both your options and your budget. When bariatric and standard seating is combined in a space, those looking for a little extra width in their chair will gravitate towards the bariatric options while…
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Special Needs Furniture
Common Sense Furniture Solutions for Use by People of all Abilities. For individuals with developmental delays and their caretakers, independence is a critical goal. For facility administrators, it is important to create functional work and living spaces that foster independence without making an individual feel singled out. Special needs furniture has become a dynamic furniture category that…
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Bed Bug Solutions
Detecting Bed Bugs Early On Can Make All The Difference. The news headlines have said it all – bed bugs that were once thought eradicated are experiencing a resurgence throughout the world. The fact is that bedbugs are indiscriminate and will infest any area occupied by humans from the poshest palace to the most humble…
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What is Commercial Lounge Furniture?
Healthcare, business and government facilities are the largest buyers of commercial lounge furniture. Commercial (contract) grade furniture guarantees that furniture is manufactured to the highest industry standards. The end goal is high durability and longevity of the pieces. The contract furniture industry is also the best place to see new trends and styling. Commercial buyers often want…
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MOBILE BOOKCASES
Mobile bookcases are a sturdy, practical storage solution. Mobile bookcases are not only a great mobile storage solution, they are also an incredibly sturdy and practical storage solution for any loose items. Due to the demands on the supporting frame, mobile bookcases should always be heavy-gauge steel. The heavy structure can hold up to the…
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Ligature-Resistant Furniture = Greater Peace of Mind
Perhaps the most heartbreaking and tragic situation that can take place in a treatment center is patient suicide. And while it is just not possible to prevent every attempt at self-harm, progress toward minimizing these acts is being made. One important factor in the fight against self-harm is to use ligature-resistant furniture. The Joint Commission defines…
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CAL 133
In particular CAL 133 requires that furniture be manufactured with fire barriers that will prevent the spread of flames. Some fire codes recognize the expense of CAL 133 compliance and insteadrequire CAL 117 compliance. CAL 117, or California Technical Bulletin 117,tests foam flammability but not the flammability of the fully assembledpiece. It is always essential to consult…
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