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We Stand by Those Serving the Most Vulnerable

Posted by Karyl Walker on Sat, Mar 28, 2020 @ 03:43 PM

The events of the last few weeks related to COVID-19 are creating pressure on healthcare providers of all sorts. Health & human services, behavioral healthcare, addiction recovery, and shelter providers will undoubtedly experience an increased need for programming as our country deals with the ongoing public health crisis. Our nation’s most vulnerable; including those at risk of hunger, at risk of losing housing and at risk of mental health or behavioral health emergency will be turning to providers already overwhelmed by demand.

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Topics: Bunkbeds, Health Care Furniture, durable furniture, Extreme-Use Furniture, Behavioral Healthcare Furniture, heavy use furniture, Healthcare mattresses, Furniture for shelters, ligature-Resistant Furniture

Ligature-Resistant Furniture = Greater Peace of Mind

Posted by Karyl Walker on Sat, Feb 29, 2020 @ 04:16 PM

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.

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Offer Peace in the New Year:Ligature-Resistant Furniture

Posted by Karyl Walker on Fri, Feb 28, 2020 @ 03:22 PM

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.

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Topics: molded plastic Furniture, Health Care Furniture, Adolescent Treatment Centers, Extreme-Use Furniture, Behavioral Healthcare Furniture, Plastic Furniture, Sober Living Furniture, Furniture for Treament Centers, anti-ligature furniture

3 Design Considerations For Your Dining Area

Posted by Karyl Walker on Mon, Dec 09, 2019 @ 10:43 AM

Dining areas are always full of activity in group living environments. They’re the main hubs of social interaction while also providing a functional space for meals and special occasions. It’s wonderful to see so much energy contained in a single room.

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Topics: Dining Tables, Health Care Furniture, durable furniture, Behavioral Healthcare Furniture, group living furniture, heavy use furniture

Consider the Challenges of Transitional Housing

Posted by Karyl Walker on Tue, Nov 19, 2019 @ 07:57 AM

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 apartments on the hospital campus itself.
As it turns out, providing housing makes financial sense for the hospital while also helping the community. That’s a win-win in our book. We expect to see this trend continue because the need is so great.

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Topics: Bunkbeds, Crate Style Furniture, heavy use furniture, heavy duty furniture, Wood Crate Furniture, metal bunk bed

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