RSNA 2018: Will You Be Looking At Imaging Desks?

Posted by Mike Graham on Nov 14, 2018 2:22:18 PM

Looking at Imaging Furniture?Will you be looking at imaging desks at RSNAIf the answer to that question is yes, I recommend looking at all the major manufacturers, asking some appropriate questions and looking for some key differentiating features.

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Topics: Ergonomics, Healthcare, Dispatch

Your Timeline Infographic to Purchasing Dispatch Furniture

Posted by Doug Herman on Nov 7, 2018 3:46:43 PM

Dispatch Furniture InfographicPeople often come to us when they aren’t sure how long it will take to get new dispatch furniture. Having a timeline and knowing approximate dates can help make the process smooth from beginning to end. Having a timeline can also help to eliminate the guessing game of when to start looking for furniture and/or when to start asking your county for money or possibly preparing your agency’s budget for the next fiscal year.

Another great way a timeline can eliminate the stresses of getting new dispatch furniture is to help you work backwards. Let’s say your project HAS to be completed by a certain date.  With a timeline in place, you can let your purchasing department know that if they drag their feet on things like a PO, then it's possible the whole project could be delayed. Or maybe you are planning to go “live” in your new building on a specific date, this would mean that you'd need to have a signed PO by a minimum 10 weeks prior to "go live" date.

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Topics: Pricing, Dispatch, Command Centers, Pre-Planning, Brief Overview

One of the Spookiest Decisions for a 911 Dispatch Manager - New Comm Center Furniture!

Posted by Kathleen Utley on Oct 31, 2018 1:02:35 PM

hocus pocus halloween GIFIt's HALLOWEEN and probably one of my favorite holidays!! So, that got me thinking what would be spooky or maybe a bit scary for a 911 dispatch manager or supervision….? The type of scary I'm talking about is a huge decision, that will have an impact on the Comm Center, or a legacy that will be left and how this type of a decision would effect the Center for years to come (maybe even after you retire). That sounds pretty scary and intimidating to me. So what type of decision am I talking about? Just like the in those scary movies, (I only like them one time a year), the ever-elusive masked killer is running through the house with a butcher knife, it finally came to me… the decision to purchase Comm Center dispatch furniture…. dun…dun…dun!

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Topics: Employee Health, Design, Pricing, Command Centers, Pre-Planning

RSNA 2018 - What You Need to Know, See and Do While in Chicago

Posted by Gail Gerlesits on Oct 17, 2018 2:37:36 PM

WinterInChicagoRSNAXybixWhat were they thinking having the RSNA show in late November, on Thanksgiving weekend, and in Chicago? It might seem a bit strange, but the event organizers do this every year!

While the weather was beautiful last year, other years have been extremely cold and snowy. I know firsthand all about Chicago’s brisk weather because I was born and raised here, and I just moved back. Let's just say, you never know what you are going to get. It was so cold one year that the frigid weather created a sculpture of ice right off of the lake. Another year it was so windy and cold that the toll booth guy tore off the gate after it wasn’t working properly.

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Topics: Ergonomics, Healthcare, Fun & Morale

How & When Do you Start Planning for Control Room Furniture?

Posted by Gail Gerlesits on Oct 16, 2018 2:16:51 PM

let's go GIF by Ramsey SolutionsIf your control room is finally being renovated or you have a brand new control room on the horizon, there are a TON of items to get in order. It can be difficult knowing what to tackle first. The furniture of the control room is clearly a huge element of the project, but with all of the moving parts you need to address, when should you start planning for the furniture?

The answer is NOW!

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Topics: Design, Command Centers, Pre-Planning

Goldilocks and Buying 24/7 Chairs for Comm Centers

Posted by Cher Ice on Oct 15, 2018 4:05:51 PM

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Working as a 911 dispatcher can be stressful. The long hours with little to no breaks can be a lot for the body to handle. One of the best assets to help fight fatigue, back pain and low productivity is heavy-duty, 24/7 seating.

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Topics: Features, Pricing

Knock Your Next Radiology Imaging Desk Purchase Out of the Park!

Posted by Megan Yartz on Oct 5, 2018 9:47:58 AM

crush it ashton eaton GIF by NikeWhether this is your first project or your fortieth, the process of selecting a radiology imaging desk furniture manufacturer may seem overwhelming and you probably find yourself wondering where to even begin. With so many manufacturers out there – some you may have never heard of before – how do you figure out which is the perfect, durable, quality, cost-efficient sit to stand imaging desk that is going to knock it out of the park and earn you that well-deserved promotion, while having all of the doctors patting your back?

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Topics: Ergonomics, Features, Healthcare, Pricing, Dispatch

Prevent Pain & Injury: Hip Flexor Exercises for 911 Dispatch

Posted by Heather Brown on Sep 21, 2018 10:43:20 AM

StretchingOuch! My hip hurts, my back hurts, my hip and back - OUCH! What is wrong? What have I done to myself now? Have you ever said this to yourself? I know I have on a daily basis and I am sick of it!

It all started with pain in my neck and shoulder area and I attributed it, like most people, to to stress. I carry everything in my shoulders. Fast forward a few months, now, my hips and lower back ache. What can I blame that on? I know exactly where to point the finger... at myself. I mean, I am physically active, but my activities are not done with proper preparation. Where am I going with this you ask? Let’s talk about hip your flexors!

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Topics: Employee Health, Ergonomics, Features, Fun & Morale

Improve Your Bottom Line: Be a Hero! Choose Stand Up Desks for Healthcare

Posted by Mike Graham on Sep 14, 2018 3:10:31 PM

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As an Healthcare professional, have you ever asked yourself how can I:

  • Improve productivity in my department?
  • Improve accuracy in my department?
  • Decrease employee turnover?
  • Improve health?
  • Improve my departments bottom line?
  • Increase ROI?

Hint: BE A SUPERHERO - GET a Stand Up Ergonomic Desk!

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Topics: Ergonomics, Healthcare, Dispatch

6 Dispatch Furniture Questions You're NOT Expecting

Posted by Maria Teruel on Sep 14, 2018 3:10:03 PM

mood GIFWhenever you go on a first date, it can seem awkward to talk about long term goals, plans, or babies...? In a similar fashion, when you meet with your dispatch furniture vendor for the first time and they start asking you questions about elevators and trailers, it might seem like they’re jumping the gun. You might be thinking, “Whoa there, cowboy! I just want to get a drawing!” You were probably prepared to answer all the standard questions like: “How many positions? What is your preferred configuration? How will your equipment change? What’s the budget?”

So what about the nitty-gritty stuff and why does it even matter?

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Topics: Installation Information, Dispatch, Pre-Planning, Brief Overview