Furniture That Improves the Healthcare Experience For Us All

Slow and awkward transitions, little ergonomic support, and static furniture are common problems in the healthcare experience. Traditionally, the exam room puts the doctor on one level and the patient on another. Rather than supporting communication, healthcare furniture and technology impede collaboration between the two parties. For doctors, the many transitions through consulting, inputting data, sharing information, performing an exam, and ordering prescriptions is hindered by immobile furnishings.

In response to these issues, Steelcase Health has developed a range of products to improve the healthcare experience. Below we explore three new and updated products that benefit patients, caregivers, and clinicians throughout the healthcare journey.

Node with ShareSurface
Steelcase Health has launched its latest innovation: Node with ShareSurface. Research and marketing teams spent countless hours studying how doctors and patients interact in exam rooms. They focused on the negative impact technology and traditional applications were having on the ability to build trust due to limited mutual participation. Trust between doctors and patients is critical in healthcare settings in order to create positive experiences and healthy outcomes; now, Node with ShareSurface helps to seamlessly support those interactions. This standout product will be available this fall.

By establishing an empathetic experience for the patient, provider and partner through intentional design, collaboration in the exam room is encouraged and supported. Node with ShareSurface uses technology as an asset, helping the doctor and patient share, teach and learn together.

Folio
Healthcare organizations are under pressure to make every moment count – and Folio casegoods from Steelcase Health provide modular storage designed around the needs of these demanding environments.

Discrete cabinets keep supplies and intimidating clinical equipment out of sight to lower stress levels, yet within easy reach to support the clinician work process. Hardworking components combine to serve unique purposes in exam spaces, treatment areas and patient rooms.

In clinician and administrative work spaces, Folio can integrate with V.I.A. architectural solutions to divide space, create privacy and integrate technology.

An updated brochure weaves product benefits with high impact imagery.

Aspekt
Aspekt seating and tables offer a clean, minimal aesthetic for patients and guests in a variety of healthcare settings. A new option coming soon features a more contemporary straight arm, new surface materials and stronger sustainability performance.

An excellent option for public areas, Aspekt works as a single chair and can also be configured as multi-unit seating.

The straight arm’s plastic construction is nicely suited for healthcare. It complements Steelcase Health products, such as the Regard modular system and Empath recliners. The plastic arm is offered in four finishes:

• Merle
• Black
• Sterling Dark
• Platinum Solid

With these products, the healthcare experience is opened to brighter outcomes and a better journey. Interested in seeing how these products could better the healthcare environment you work in? We would love to show you through a complimentary design consultation. Other questions? Connect with us at info@custerinc.com, or leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you.

Custer is proud to bring you insights from our partner, Steelcase.