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The Importance of Regulatory Compliance in Blood Donation

The Importance of Regulatory Compliance in Blood Donation

While part of making sure the supply is available could be as simple as hosting a blood drive, strict regulatory compliance is important for safe and effective blood donations. Below, we'll go over some key points so you can ensure the quality and safety of the blood supply, as well as that of donors and recipients during the donation process.

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Keeping it Clear: The Power of Labeling & Signage in Medical Supply Organization

Keeping it Clear: The Power of Labeling & Signage in Medical Supply Organization

Imagine going through the stress of getting blood drawn for important diagnostic work, only to find out you won't get the answer you've been waiting for because the lab lost your sample. Your diagnosis and treatment plan is now delayed.

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Striking a Balance: Cost-Effectiveness in Medical Equipment - Functionality Meets Affordability

Functionality Meets Affordability

The rising cost of furnishing healthcare facilities is always a stressful topic. When you add in supply chain issues, regulatory red tape, and delivery issues, it can seem like a challenge to make sure you're set up properly to provide the best in patient care. While cutting costs can seem tempting at times, sacrificing quality and functionality should never be on the table.

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Taming the Tears: Distraction Techniques for Calm Blood Draws With Kids

Jump to Section: Distraction Techniques | Creating Positive Experiences | Finding What Works | How We Can Help Remember being a child on a trip to the doctor's office and feeling like a monster was lurking under the exam table? Needles can seem large in a child's eyes, turning a simple blood draw into a terrifying ordeal. But what if that monster could be tamed with some creativity and effective distraction techniques? For some kids, blood draws can be scary. They might be worried about the...

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Is Your Draw Station Designed for Safety? A Patient and Collector Priority

Essential Blood Draw Safety Tips

Whether it’s a donation for a good cause or important medical test results, improper structure when setting up your mobile or permanent blood draw station only takes a moment to cause issues.

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The Patient's Journey: How Furniture Matters

The Patient's Journey: How Furniture Matters

When working to understand how a healthcare facility makes people feel, you might not find yourself immersed in your patients' day-to-day experiences. However...

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Why It's Important for Medical Furniture to be Ergonomic

Picture Sarah, a dedicated nurse with ten years on her feet, her lower back aching with each awkward lift and reach. The manual bed's stubborn levers frustrate her, adding unnecessary strain to her already demanding shift. Sarah isn’t alone; over 80% of healthcare workers face musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), costing healthcare systems billions annually. But there's a better way. By fitting things to people, we can change healthcare for the better. Imagine intuitive beds gliding effortlessly,...

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Problems With Traditional Healthcare Furniture

How to Avoid Them When furnishing healthcare facilities, managers and purchasing agents sometimes focus on costs while overlooking something equally important – ergonomics. And with the growing movement towards Quadruple Aim healthcare – making provider and staff well-being as important as clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction and costs – the need for ergonomically correct furniture is even more critical. Soft tissue sprains and strains, commonly called musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), are...

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3 Tips for Investing in Medical Furniture

Medical offices, community health centers, hospitals and other healthcare facilities need multi-purpose furniture pieces that benefit the patient and provider. The right furniture makes patients more comfortable and relaxed while supporting providers as they work. The furnishings – from chairs in the waiting room to cabinets in the exam rooms – should reflect professionalism and dedication. More than ever, healthcare facilities also need adaptable furniture to fit ever-changing needs. The...

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5 Tips for Selecting the Right Medical Furniture for Your Office

Searching for and selecting the right furniture to fit your medical office or center can be a daunting task, whether you’re working with a completely new design or just looking for a few new pieces. There are many factors that go into the decision that could affect how your employees or patients feel when visiting your building. Comfort, color, ease of cleaning and other aspects are crucial to picking the furniture you want in your office. While you may want to make an aesthetic statement,...

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The Psychology of Color in Medical Furniture Design

The psychology behind color has long played a role in medical facility interior design. Discover how colors can play a role in your medical facility.

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Born in the USA: Why American-Made Makes a Difference

There’s something about the Made in America label that sparks pride. Perhaps it comes from knowing manufacturers uphold the highest standards and working conditions. Or maybe from the hard work and quality that goes into the products. Or maybe still from recognizing everything the U.S. represents -- freedom, sacrifice and ingenuity. Whatever it is, Made in America means something, and consumers want more of it. According to a 2022 poll by SSRS research, 78% of Americans think purchasing...

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Importance of Bariatric Medical Furniture: Adding Inclusivity to Your Practice

In every practice, it is important to make all patients feel comfortable and safe while getting a wellness check or being seen for a health concern. Hospitals, medical offices and bariatric and cardiac clinics must be fully equipped to serve overweight and obese patients. So, what can be done to assure those men, women and children receive proper accommodations? According to the CDC, as of September 2021, adult obesity rates are higher than 35% in 16 states across the US. Patients with a Body...

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Staying Healthy This Summer

Five Ways to Focus on Health This Summer While spring is a time for rebirth, summer represents youth and wellness. As such, it's essential to emphasize health throughout the hottest months of the year to feel as youthful and vibrant as possible. As the weather changes, bringing the heat, it's time to start making a wellness plan. So, where to start? 1. Get Moving! Physical activity is a great place to start when it comes to getting or staying healthy. Summer temperatures make it easier to get...

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Custom Comfort Medtek Celebrates 35 Years of Medical Furniture Innovation

Custom Comfort Medtek started in a home garage with a single employee and the goal of creating high-quality, customizable medical furniture suitable for all patients. Today, 35 years later, the company has reached beyond its goal through skill, enthusiasm and determination. As Custom Comfort Medtek celebrates its milestone, the company’s leaders reflect on the past and plan for the future. Willie has been with Custom Comfort Medtek since 1999. Vice President Chad Dunbar said the anniversary...

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Custom Comfort Medtek: Three Decades of Quality, Service, Experience

Medical furniture manufacturer Custom Comfort Medtek raises the bar, going above and beyond industry standards to provide its customers with the highest-quality products on the market. In fact, the Florida-based company prides itself on impeccable craftsmanship and superior service. Employees know from their first day they will be challenged to provide the best product and customer service at a competitive price, plant manager Gary Newton said. Newton said the aim is to ensure everything...

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Blood Banks Hosting Drives: Helping the Community in Times of Need

Every day across the country, Americans roll up their sleeves to save lives, providing essential blood donations to strangers. Blood donations are essential to medical care across the United States, but would not be possible without the organizations – both for- and non-profits – that coordinate the drives. Community blood drives bring people from all walks of life together in support of a single cause. Organizations that accept the donations — including the American Red Cross, America’s Blood...

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Custom Comfort Medtek Statement On Covid-19 Update: Stay-At-Home Mandates

In an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a Stay-at-Home mandate for the entire state.

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Custom Comfort Medtek Statement on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We are dedicated to our employees as well as our customers during this challenging time. Click to view our official statement regarding the coronavirus.

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New California Legislation Bans Toxic Flame-Retardant Chemicals

California recently rewrote its regulations concerning flammability requirements for the upholstered furniture industry – a change that is affecting medical furniture manufacturers across the country. The new law, which aims to reduce the amount of toxic chemicals people are exposed to, went into effect on Jan. 1. It supersedes the state’s previous regulations on flame-retardant chemicals, especially on furniture and mattresses for juveniles. Also covered are furnishings designed for adults...

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Custom Comfort Medtek Signs Agreement to Sell Medical Furniture on Premier GPO’s New e-Commerce Marketplace stockd.

WINTER PARK, FL – Custom Comfort Medtek has signed an agreement to sell specialty medical furniture and related products on stockd., an e-commerce marketplace powered by Premier, a leading healthcare improvement company with more than three decades of healthcare purchasing expertise. Effective immediately, the agreement allows Custom Comfort Medtek to make products available for purchase on the stockd. marketplace. Custom Comfort Medtek will feature medical furniture including blood draw...

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A Guide to Cleaning Medical Furniture

Cleaning and disinfection are crucial for medical environments, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Click to view our essential cleaning tips!

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Features and Benefits of Medical Recliners

Medical recliners have become essential to modern healthcare settings. They provide comfort while addressing critical medical needs. In addition to comfort, practitioners can more easily position their patients for better care. Reclining medical chairs are crafted for patient comfort and clinical utility.

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Moving in the Right Direction: Mobile Carts Improving Organization and Efficiency in Healthcare

Every day, medical practices and clinics satisfy some of the initiative's goals by using a simple and effective tool: mobile carts. Mobile medical carts are the workhorses of the medical office. They are used to organize, store, protect and transport medical supplies, computers, medication, hazardous waste, records and other essentials.

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Bariatric vs. Standard Blood Draw Chairs: Know the Differences

When bariatric patients get blood drawn, they expect their seating to provide the same level of safety, security and comfort that thinner patients receive. However, the average phlebotomy chairs are not designed to meet the needs of patients with obesity.

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Connecting Color and Well Being: Using Color in Medical Design

When University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital administrators considered interior color options for their new 14-story facility, patients made one thing clear: White and beige were out. “Families wanted an environment that was more welcoming,” the hospital said. With that in mind, designers went with colors that reflected Iowa’s natural environment and landscape in shades of blue, green and purple. The psychology behind color has long played a role in medical facility interior design,...

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Portable Donor Chairs Help Blood Banks Prepare For Emergencies

In the wake of recent disasters and emergencies, ordinary people knew how to be heroes: they lined up to give blood. Blood can be a literal lifesaver for communities dealing with a crisis, which is why the American Red Cross and other organizations often issue calls for donors. But handling the outpouring of goodwill means blood banks have to be prepared in advance – with plans, personnel and equipment to meet the need. “Mobile phlebotomy is crucial in the aftermath of an emergency,” said Chad...

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Custom Comfort Medtek: Quality Made in America

When purchasing specialty medical furniture, buyers often look to quality, design, affordability and reliability to make a decision. But they sometimes overlook an important benchmark: where the furniture is made. At Custom Comfort Medtek, “Made in America” is more than just a motto – it’s a way of life. Unlike mass-produced Chinese imports, our specialty medical furniture items and related products, including blood draw chairs, exam tables and supply cabinets, are designed in our facility and...

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4 Trends Shaping Healthcare Furniture Design

Furniture for clinics and medical facilities has to be functional. Appearance counts – buyers want items that are attractive and up to date – but practicality is what’s driving current trends in the field of medical furniture design. “Buyers consider all of the features that make an item of furniture suitable for their clinic or office,” said Chad Dunbar, vice president of Custom Comfort Medtek, an American manufacturer of blood draw chairs, exam tables and a range of other medical furniture...

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Custom Comfort Medtek Reaches Network Supplier Agreement With SAP Ariba

Custom Comfort Medtek (CCM), a market leader and manufacturer of medical furniture and supplies, has entered into a network supplier agreement with SAP Ariba, a dynamic digital marketplace created to connect suppliers and buyers.

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Custom Comfort Medtek Renews Membership With Attainia

Custom Comfort Medtek’s relationship with Attainia connects the company’s catalog of high-quality products with the equipment planners, architects, contractors and hospital administrators who are primarily responsible for building and equipping new and renovated facilities.

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Custom Comfort Medtek Enters Supplier Partner Agreement With Premier

Custom Comfort Medtek is proud to announce that it has been awarded a group purchasing agreement for the Modular Casework and Carts category of products with Premier, Inc. Effective July 1, the new agreement allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier for Custom Comfort Medtek’s designated products.

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Custom Comfort Medtek Announces Supplier Partnership With Geo-Med, LLC

Custom Comfort Medtek has entered into a supplier partnership with Geo-Med, LLC, a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that delivers quality products to healthcare professionals caring for veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families.

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Comfort And Inclusion: Accommodating Bariatric Patients

As average weights in America continue to climb, the number of weight-related health problems also increases. Hospitals and medical clinics are finding that ever-growing numbers of patients are obese. They are continuously implementing changes to accommodate bariatric patients and keep both them and facility care teams safe.

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Custom Comfort Is A Top Supplier With OpenMarkets

WINTER PARK, FL – Custom Comfort Medtek, a manufacturer of custom medical furniture, is proud to announce that it has been named a Top Performing Supplier for January by OpenMarkets Inc.

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Distractions That May Ease Needle Phobia

While most people can handle the stick of a needle with little to no problem, others struggle with genuine fear that triggers chest pain, a racing heart, hot and cold flushes, dizziness or nausea. Some even faint at the mere sight of these common therapeutic implements.

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Custom Comfort Medtek Re-Designs The JA1885 Folding Donor Bed

Designed to make the donation process as stress-free and efficient as possible, the JA1885 features an ergonomic design that limits the strain on the donor’s body.

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Behind The Lab Coat: Phlebotomy Training And Career Outlook

Phlebotomy – drawing blood for testing, donation or other medical reasons – is a career field that’s increasing faster than almost any other specialty.

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Custom Comfort Joins OpenMarkets, A Healthcare Equipment Supplier

OpenMarkets, a platform to buy and sell healthcare capital equipment, announced that Custom Comfort Medtek has joined the OpenMarkets community of healthcare suppliers and providers. OpenMarkets will populate its marketplace software with Custom Comfort Medtek’s catalog of medical furniture and healthcare supplies to increase customer awareness and sales.

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Tales Of A Phlebotomist: Tapping Into Patient Comfort

Blood. Everybody has it. Everybody needs it. Yet something about it puts some people completely on edge – even if they are walking into a safe, sa ...

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Custom Comfort Medtek Announces Its New VA FSS Contract

Custom Comfort Medtek (CCM), a market leader in the manufacture of fine medical furniture and supplies, is pleased to announce the renewal of its VA FSS contract certification. A valid VA FSS contract allows CCM direct access to many federal buyers, including the Veterans Administration (VA). “We are proud to continue to serve our acting military and veterans community,” said CCM Vice President Chad Dunbar.

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Custom Comfort Medtek Debuts Sliding L-Arm For Clinical Chairs

To accommodate patients of all sizes, Custom Comfort Medtek (CCM), a U.S.-based manufacturer of fine medical furniture, has developed a sliding L-arm for use with select models of its clinical chairs. With the simple twist of a handle, a phlebotomist can adjust the arm to make the blood-draw experience more comfortable and convenient for patients, even those who are tall or bariatric.

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Sit On It: Why The Phlebotomy Chair Matters

Truth be told, needles are scary. According to a survey conducted by Target, nearly 45 million Americans are afraid of needles. If you type “I have a fear of needles” into Google, you will be flooded with more than 10 million search results. Patients are desperately looking to find ways to overcome their needle phobia, and phlebotomists can help by making them feel comfortable – which starts with the chair in which they sit.

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