Since 1956, UMF Medical has been a trusted manufacturer of innovative exam room equipment for physician’s offices, hospitals and clinics around the world. Throughout the years, we’ve worked closely with our clinician and distributor partners to understand the challenges they face. We’ve provided innovative solutions for moving care forward. We’re proud to share our years of experience with you here.
In a time when infectious diseases are rapidly changing the healthcare landscape, it is more important than ever for your facility to have plans in place to prevent the spread of infection. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on any given day, about one in 31 hospital patients has at leastContinue reading “5 Ways Providers Can Help Prevent the Spread of Infection”
Imagine you’re a nurse in a busy healthcare facility. A wheelchair user, a bariatric patient, and an elderly patient all come in at the same time requesting care. How do you decide who will get priority to use the healthcare facility’s only accessible power exam table? Now more than ever, healthcare facilities are looking toContinue reading “Why Healthcare Facilities are Standardizing Their Equipment”
In the medical field, aesthetics in the exam room sometimes isn’t a first consideration. However, the design and ambiance of an exam room play a crucial role in shaping the patient’s experience. According to recent research published in the National Library of Medicine, an aesthetic environment contributes to improved staff morale and patient care. TheContinue reading “5 Ways Exam Room Aesthetics Can Enhance the Patient Experience”
The dreaded annual check-up. While some patients opt for only going to see a doctor when they’re feeling ill, a new study by Northwestern Medicine found that routine check-up visits benefit all patient populations, especially at-risk ones. Although some patients feel anxious when walking into their doctor’s office, annual check-ups have been successful in detectingContinue reading “How Routine Check-Ups Can Help Your Health”
It’s no secret that increased supplier costs and shipping delays contribute to decreased revenue. Unfortunately, many companies today face the challenge of being under-diversified or using a single legacy supplier – essentially having all their eggs in one basket. One study found that 99% of hospitals and health systems report challenges in supply procurement. HereContinue reading “What to Consider When Diversifying Your Supply Chain”
Flexing room space can benefit your facility by reorganizing or repurposing existing space to transform it to fit a facility’s changing needs. An exam room with flexing space is an area a healthcare facility can use for various purposes and exams. Integrating exam rooms with flex space into your healthcare facility means you can optimizeContinue reading “3 Reasons Flexing Room Space Can Benefit Your Facility”