by Shane Henson — July 23, 2012—GlobalCare, a division of the Global Group with a dedicated focus to healthcare furniture, has unveiled products within two new furniture series, Strand and Belong, that were created to meet the needs of today’s demanding healthcare environments.
Strand is an attractive, versatile and affordable seating series that can be used in both acute-care and long-term-care applications, including patient rooms, day rooms, waiting areas and public Spaces. Current housekeeping and infection control practices are reflected in the all-metal frame construction, ample clean-out space, removable and field-replaceable cushions, and self-skinned urethane armcaps. Optional “sealed” seams on upholstery are available for extreme applications, says the company.
Strand is a robust and reliable product that is warranted for up to 350 pounds of active weight per seat and 750 pounds for bariatric models. Strand is also available in “flexback” models that incorporate a torsion control mechanism to provide a soothing, rocking motion. A split-back patient chair provides access for caregivers to safely support users requiring assistance when getting in or out of a chair.
Belong is designed to meet the most demanding environments and the intensive cleaning procedures associated with today’s infection control requirements. The series includes individual chairs for patient rooms, interlocking configurations for public spaces, and specialty items such as hip-replacement chairs, bariatric seating, flexback chairs, and models with mobility casters. A complementary table series completes the program, says GlobalCare.
Belong is constructed with a reinforced, steel frame that incorporates a welded crossbar to connect the leg and arm uprights for exceptional strength and durability. Both the seat cushion and the back cushion are fitted with high-density, Ultracell Bio Foam for long life and superior comfort.
