Twelve single beds arrived yesterday, with another 28 to be installed next year. 

The equipment is part of the organisation’s bed replacement program, costing $110,000 and includes  20 Practico and 20 Livorno beds.

Some of the features are an automated hand device, split bed rails, undercarriage lights and a pressure relief system on the base to minimise pressure injuries like bed sores in high risk individuals - especially those requiring palliative care. 

“The resident will have the ability to be more independent and manoeuvre the bed themselves as opposed to waiting for staff,” manager of Care Services Jodie Parkes said. 

“These beds are a real luxury. They’re phenomenal.

“The staff and residents have trialled them and we’ve had positive feedback.”

The pressure system is something that will make a major difference as the beds evenly distribute the pressure  based on the patients’ weight. 

The handpiece and rails will also make life more comfortable for the patients. 

“It gives independence back to the residents and the staff are able to manage them easier,” Ms Parkes said.

“While both beds provide the individual and the staff with the ability to lower and raise all the compartments, it is the Livorno which enables the care recipient to go from laying flat to a seated recliner position with one press of a button.”

The beds are predominately being installed in Lundie House and people are being encouraged to come and have a look at the how they operate.