Suiting Scales to Resident Needs
Especially in assisted living facilities, resident weights must be monitored. Accurate weight tracking helps professionals identify underlying medical conditions and signs of malnutrition. If health complications arise, scales assist healthcare professionals in prescribing medication that relies on a weight-based dosage.
Quality scales offer residents the support they need. Since many residents face mobility issues, scales in convenient locations with handrails or support reduce the chance of injuries from falls.
Assisted Living Resident Privacy
Although residents may live in a shared space, medical information such as weight is still private. Having scales properly located in isolated spaces for residents ensures privacy and makes the experience more comfortable.
If possible, offer residents private scales in their rooms, as this makes it easier to establish weighing habits. Portable scales can also be a great solution for weighing patients privately and moving scales between rooms. Smaller, portable scales also take up less room, so residents don’t have to sacrifice space. Make weighing a quick and simple step so residents can return to doing things they enjoy.
Healthcare Scales for Assisted Living
There are many health scales available with features to help residents maintain a healthy lifestyle. Simple physician scales can be great for residents who still have a level of mobility, but there are alternatives for additional support to ensure safety.
Wheelchair scales can weigh residents who aren’t able to stand on their own, either weighing them in a wheelchair or on a seat. Chair scales are a similar option for residents who cannot stand unassisted for longer periods of time. For residents who can stand or walk but struggle with stability, handrail scales provide an added level of support.
No matter the health conditions or mobility levels of a patient, there’s a scale suited to every resident’s needs.
Rice Lake Weighing Systems’ Healthweigh® Scales
Rice Lake manufactures many different Healthweigh healthcare scale options for patients, such as physician scales, wheelchair scales and handrail scales. Offered in a variety of sizes, Rice Lake’s scales can fit into healthcare environments while being easily maintained and cleaned. Learn more about Rice Lake's healthcare scales for an efficient and safe solution for healthcare facilities such as assisted living homes.