Joerns RC 1000 Bariatric Bed

The Joerns RC 1000 Bariatric Bed is engineered for heavy-duty patient care, supporting a high Safe Working Load (SWL).

This impressive capacity is 1,000 lb (453.6 kg), making it highly robust and suitable for bariatric patients in various acute and long-term care settings.

The Joerns RC 1000 Bariatric Bed utilizes a versatile, expandable frame, managed by a simple pin system, to maximize patient accommodation and ensure easy mobility. This provides significant flexibility for long-term care environments.

• Working Width: The frame width can be easily expanded from a minimum of 39 inches up to a maximum of 54 inches. This robust range is designed to support bariatric mattresses ranging from 37 inches to 54 inches in width.
• Doorway Compatibility: For convenient transport through standard facility doors, the frame can also be contracted to a narrow 40-inch overall width.

The Joerns RC 1000 Bariatric Bed is designed for comprehensive patient care, featuring five automatic positioning adjustments.

These adjustments are easily managed using the included hand pendant and incorporate specialized, clinically relevant configurations, such as:

• Cardiac Chair Position: Ideal for upright posture and promoting respiratory health.
• Trendelenburg and Reverse Trendelenburg Positions: Used for specific therapeutic protocols.

An important feature is the integrated weighing scale, which remains fully functional and accurate, allowing staff to measure the patient’s weight while the bed is in any of its five adjusted positions.

The Joerns RC 1000 Bariatric Bed includes a comprehensive standard accessory package designed for enhanced patient safety and clinical convenience:

• Hand Pendant: Provides easy and precise electronic control over the bed’s automated positioning features.
• Padded Side Rails: These adjustable wing side rails offer enhanced patient safety and can be set to three distinct positions.
• SturdyCare Panels: Durable panels included for robust stability and support.
• IV Pole: A crucial attachment point for the convenient administration of intravenous fluids or medication.
• Foley Bag Holder: Ensures hygienic and secure management for urinary drainage bags.

The maximum overall dimensions for the Joerns RC 1000 Bariatric Bed are determined by the overall frame size when fully expanded:

• Length: 91 inches (231 cm)
• Width: 56 inches (142 cm)
• Height: 39.9 inches (101 cm)

A critical feature is the bed’s ability to be temporarily reduced to a 40-inch overall frame width. This narrow configuration is specifically designed to facilitate easy movement and passage through standard facility doorways.

The Joerns RC 1000 Bariatric Bed is essential equipment designed for high-acuity and specialized care environments, leveraging its 1000 lb (453.6 kg) safe working load and advanced features. It is best utilized in professional medical settings, including:

• Acute Care Settings: Ideal for situations requiring critical patient positioning, such as the five automated adjustments (including Cardiac Chair and Trendelenburg).
• Specialized Long-Term Care Facilities: Providing robust, durable support and comprehensive features for bariatric residents over extended periods.
• High-Capacity Clinical Environments: Designed for maximum functionality and safety wherever heavy-duty bariatric patient support is required.

Yes, the Joerns RC 1000 Bariatric Bed is designed with exceptional durability and features a strong warranty structure to back its robust, steel construction.

This comprehensive warranty coverage includes:

• Lifetime Warranty: Covers all structural welds on the frame.
• 5-Year Warranty: Applies to steel structural components.
• 1-Year Warranty: Covers defects in materials and workmanship.
• 90-Day Warranty: Applies to small parts (wear items).

The bed deck height of the Joerns RC 1000 Bariatric Bed is fully adjustable, facilitating easier patient transfers and optimized care positioning. The adjustable height range is:

• Minimum Height: 17 inches (43 cm)
• Maximum Height: 30 inches (76 cm)

Yes, the Joerns RC 1000 Bariatric Bed includes a crucial integrated weighing scale built directly into the frame structure.

This feature is essential for high-capacity patient care as it allows clinicians to:

• Obtain accurate patient weight measurements regardless of the bed’s current angle or position.
• Monitor weight changes safely and efficiently without requiring potentially hazardous manual patient transfers.
• The scale operates seamlessly even when the bed is adjusted into any of its five automatic positions, including the specialized Trendelenburg and Cardiac Chair settings.

The Joerns RC 1000 Bariatric Bed requires the following standard electrical specifications for operation:

• Voltage: 115 VAC
• Frequency: 60 Hz
• Amperage: 10.5 AMP