UL60601-1 is a standard for the Patient Vicinity defined as within 6 feet of the patient. These standards are far more stringent than consumer standards to protect patients who are in compromised health. Unlike other equipment on the market, the entire Platform has been tested to this standard, not just the electrical box. UL60601-1 also applies to the mechanical safety of the equipment.
“Hospital Grade” does NOT mean for use in the Patient Vicinity
A plug strip or power source may indicate it is Hospital-Grade(green dots) or UL-tested but this does not mean that it was tested and approved according to UL 60601-1 for use within the Patient Vicinity.
IV Poles are a Safety Hazard and Prevent Ambulation
IV poles not tested for safety by an independent organization. Designed to hold IV bags over 100 years ago, they are poorly designed to hold equipment and support patients during ambulation. In fact, they are frequently the reason patients don’t ambulate and are a well-known cause in patient falls resulting in injury and death. |