Johnstown, PA – UMF Medical introduces the FusionFREEDOM™ Exam Chair with TruComfort™ Support Rails to help hospital and health systems comply with the latest U.S. Access Board recommendations by offering a cost-effective, ADA-accessible solution.
More than 20 million adults experience mobility limitations, yet 60% of exam rooms still use fixed-height tables, preventing independent transfers for many wheelchair users. Delayed or missed medical care leads to poorer health outcomes and increased healthcare costs.
The U.S. Access Board has affirmed that a 17-inch transfer height for exam and procedure chairs is necessary to ensure that nearly all patients who can transfer independently can do so safely.
At the same time, healthcare providers are grappling with increasing financial pressures, making it difficult to invest in essential accessibility equipment, further complicating efforts to enhance patient access.
UMF Medical’s new FusionFREEDOM Exam Chair addresses these challenges with an affordable, ADA-compliant solution that is available with power and manual backrests. With a low seat height of 17 inches, this chair accommodates 95% of wheelchair users who can independently transfer.
The TruComfort™ Support Rails add stability, reducing fall risks and improving patient and caregiver safety.
“The FusionFREEDOM™ Exam Chair is a direct response to the urgent need for more accessible and affordable ADA medical equipment,” said Eileen Melvin, President and CEO of UMF Medical. “We are committed to improving patient safety, healthcare accessibility, and workplace safety for providers.”
For more information about the FusionFREEDOM Exam Chair, visit umfmedical.com.
About UMF Medical
UMF Medical is a trusted manufacturer of innovative exam room equipment for physician offices, hospitals, and clinics worldwide. Headquartered in Johnstown, PA, since 1956, UMF Medical is helping providers meet rapidly changing healthcare needs. Recently named Exporter of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, world-class exam room solutions from UMF Medical include exam and procedure chairs, casework, mobile cabinets, physician stools and chairs, stainless steel instrument tables, IV poles, bassinets, and cabinets. In addition, UMF Medical provides interior design and project management services for healthcare facilities throughout the United States, enabling clients to elect in-person or virtual design consultations.
