With the continuous development of the medical industry and people's increasing requirements for the medical environment, the design and selection of hospital furniture has become increasingly important. Hospital furniture is not only related to patients’ medical experience, but also affects the work efficiency of medical staff. This article will discuss in detail the design principles, material selection, and functional characteristics of hospital furniture. 1. Design principles The design of hospital furniture should follow the following principles: Humanized design: Take the comfort and convenience of patients and medical staff as the starting point, consider ergonomic principles, and ensure that the size, shape and material of the furniture can meet the needs of use. the needs of the users. Safety design: The safety of hospital furniture is very important, especially mobile equipment such as hospital beds and wheelchairs. The structure should be stable and easy to operate to avoid accidents. Environmentally friendly design: Use environmentally friendly materials to reduce the release of harmful substances, while focusing on energy conservation and emission reduction to reduce hospital operating costs. 2. Material selection The material selection of hospital furniture should consider the following aspects: Durability: Hospital furniture needs to withstand frequent use and cleaning, so the material should have good durability and be able to withstand the erosion of various chemical cleaners. Antibacterial properties: The hospital environment is prone to bacteria breeding, so furniture materials should have certain antibacterial properties to reduce the risk of infection. Comfort: The surface material of the furniture should be soft and comfortable to reduce fatigue for patients and medical staff. 3. Functional Characteristics The functional characteristics of hospital furniture should meet the actual needs of the medical environment: Hospital beds: As the core of hospital furniture, hospital beds should have multiple functions, such as height adjustment, tilt angle, etc., to meet the needs of different patients. In addition, hospital beds should be equipped with safety guardrails and calling devices to ensure patient safety. Lockers: Hospital lockers should have enough storage space to accommodate various medical equipment and medicines. At the same time, lockers should be easy to clean and disinfect to maintain the hygiene of the medical environment. Diagnosis and treatment tables and chairs: Diagnosis and treatment tables and chairs should be comfortable and stable to facilitate medical staff to perform diagnosis and treatment operations. In addition, the diagnosis and treatment table should also have enough storage space to place medical records, examination reports and other documents. 4. Color matching The color matching of hospital furniture is also an important factor in creating a comfortable medical environment. Generally speaking, the colors of hospital furniture should be soft and natural, and avoid colors that are too dazzling or dull. At the same time, furniture in different areas can be matched with different colors to distinguish functional areas and create a warm atmosphere. 5. Summary As an important part of the medical environment, hospital furniture should fully consider the actual needs of patients and medical staff in its design, material selection and functional characteristics. Through the realization of humanized design, environmentally friendly material selection and diverse functional features, a comfortable, practical and safe medical environment can be created to improve the patient medical experience and the work efficiency of medical staff.
