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Country of Origin: USA
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Warranty:
- Weight: 42.0 lb
- Live Handrails: Provide stability for patients during weighing
- Low-Profile Platform: Ensures a comfortable and stable weighing experience
- Interactive Display: High-contrast color screen with user-friendly interface
- Antimicrobial Coating: Suppresses bacteria growth, ensuring a hygienic environment
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MFR:
Health o meter
Ships from Manufacturer
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MPN: 3001KG-AM
- Phone: (800) 815-6615
Frequently asked questions
Is this scale suitable for safely weighing bariatric patients?
Yes, the Health o meter 3001 is engineered to safely and accurately weigh bariatric patients, due to its high capacity and safety features. This makes it ideal for clinical and hospital settings where patient stability is paramount.
Key features supporting its suitability include:
- Exceptional Capacity: The scale handles a maximum capacity of 1,000 lb (454 kg), measured with a precise resolution of 0.2 lb (0.1 kg).
- Patient Stability: It incorporates live handrails which patients can hold onto for support during the weighing process, ensuring stability.
- Low-Profile Design: The platform is low-profile (2.6 inches high), requiring minimal step-up for safer and easier access.
- Antimicrobial Protection: An antimicrobial powder coating is applied to the unit to suppress bacterial growth and aid in preventing cross-contamination.
Do the live handrails enhance patient stability?
Yes, when included as part of the configuration, the optional live handrails are engineered specifically to enhance patient safety and stability during weighing.
Their key benefits include:
- Enhanced Stability: They allow patients to hold on and maintain balance, providing security—especially important given the scale’s high capacity of 1,000 lb (454 kg).
- Secure Weighing: By offering a steady point of contact, they help ensure accurate weight data capture by minimizing patient movement.
- Improved Access: The handrails work alongside the low-profile platform (only 2.6 inches high) to guarantee minimal step-up effort while maximizing patient support and comfort.
Does the scale include advanced EMR integration?
Yes, the Health o meter 3001 features EMR (Electronic Medical Record) capability to ensure fast and accurate data transmission into clinical workflows.
The scale offers strong connectivity options:
- USB: A standard built-in interface for efficient, wired data transfer directly to a PC or EMR system.
- Optional Pelstar Wireless Technology: You can choose this option for cable-free data management and seamless wireless integration within your facility.
Is the Body Mass Index (BMI) function included?
Yes, the Body Mass Index (BMI) calculation is a standard function included with the Health o meter 3001 scale.
This function enables fast and accurate patient assessment in clinical environments. Key details about this feature are:
- Integrated Functionality: BMI calculation works alongside other essential features like Zero, Tare, Hold/Release, Recall, and Reweigh.
- Display: Results and operations are clearly shown on the high-contrast color TFT-LCD screen.
- Height Input: To achieve automated, simultaneous height and weight measurement required for BMI, you must purchase a configuration that includes the optional attached height rod. Otherwise, height must be entered manually.
Is the weighing platform large and stable?
Yes, the platform on the Health o meter 3001 is engineered for both generous size and maximum patient stability in clinical settings. Its high-capacity design ensures reliable weighing.
Key features that contribute to stability and size include:
- Large Footprint: The platform measures 22 inches wide by 15.75 inches deep (559 mm x 400 mm), offering significant standing room.
- Low-Profile Access: The minimal 2.6-inch (67 mm) step-up height ensures safer and easier access for all patients, including those with mobility challenges.
- High Capacity: The robust structure is designed to support a maximum capacity of 1,000 lb (454 kg).
- Optional Patient Support: While the scale is inherently stable, live handrails are available as an option depending on the configuration selected, providing additional support for patients to maintain balance during the weighing process.
- Antimicrobial Coating: The entire scale structure features an antimicrobial powder coating to suppress bacterial growth and promote facility hygiene.
Is the scale protected by an antimicrobial coating?
Yes, the Health o meter 3001 scale is protected by a specialized antimicrobial powder coating.
This is a vital feature for clinical environments, as it helps maintain hygiene and safety by:
- Actively suppressing bacterial growth on the scale’s surface.
- Aiding in cross-contamination control within the clinical setting.
Does this scale feature a high-contrast interactive display?
Yes, the Health o meter 3001 is equipped with an advanced, high-contrast display designed for clinical efficiency and ease of use. Its features ensure clear visibility and guided operation:
- Screen Type: The scale utilizes a 1.5” (38 mm) High Contrast Color TFT-LCD screen.
- Clarity: The high-contrast color display ensures measurements and functions are highly visible, even in varied lighting conditions.
- Interactive Interface: The display is interactive and includes an on-screen help menu to efficiently guide users through all operational procedures and settings.
Does the scale have flexible power options?
Yes, the Health o meter 3001 scale offers flexible dual power options, supporting both stationary use and portability within a facility.
The power sources are:
- AC Adapter: An included 100 - 240 V adapter (ADPT30) allows for continuous, reliable operation when plugged into an outlet.
- Battery Power: For complete portability, the scale can be operated using 6 D batteries (note: batteries are not included with the scale).
Is the scale easily portable?
Yes, the Health o meter 3001 is designed with mobility in mind, allowing for easy movement and repositioning within clinical settings. The unit is equipped with features that ensure logistical flexibility:
- It includes a convenient transport handle for easy gripping and control during movement.
- It features two rugged, scuff-proof wheels that ensure smooth transport across various surfaces without marking or damaging the floors.
Does the low-profile design ensure easy patient access?
Yes, the Health o meter 3001 scale is engineered for patient safety and easy access by combining a low-profile design with essential support features:
- Low-Profile Platform: The platform requires only a minimal step-up height, making it easier and more comfortable for patients to access and stand on the scale.
- Live Handrails: The scale is equipped with live handrails that patients can securely hold onto, providing stability and confidence throughout the weighing process.