When a patient is been release from the hospital, the regular bed would not help for a good recovery, the patient may need a hospital bed usually recommended by the doctor or case manager, the nurses at the release package may include a hospital bed, the reasons for a hospital bed use are different. One of the most important features is the comfort and safety.
Medicare will require a doctor prescription and the clinicals notes to approve a hospital bed.
some of the following diagnosis will qualify for a hospital bed approval:
- Cardiac condition requires to raise your heart, head or limbs.
- Position of the body to relieve pain or pressure.
- Arthritis, osteoporosis or other chronic pain.