Shari Samuels, CSP

– Program Manager for the California Division ADA Compliance for Kaiser

Foundation Health Plan, Inc.
As the result of issues raised by patients with disabilities, Kaiser Permanente decided it was time to review and, where necessary, upgrade the equipment in its hospitals and medical offices. After researching what was available on the market, Kaiser came to Midmark for help in finding a more accessible examination table that would benefit not only the staff in their facilities, but also meet the needs of the aging and disabled patients they serve. Fortunately, Midmark was already designing an examination table with optimal accessibility requirements.
	“We were looking for a table that was accessible for all of the patients who visit our facilities. Unfortunately, what we found on the market was discouraging. When we met with the Midmark design team, we were impressed with their dedication to serving not only the doctors and staff who used the tables, but also accommodating the patients. After a lengthy focus group and subsequent discussions, Midmark used our input along with their research to create the ‘best of both worlds’ table.
	We have just placed our first order for the Ritter 222 High-Low Power Examination table and are anxious to put them to work in our healthcare facilities. We believe that the table is an ADA compliant solution that provides patient safety and efficient care and will help eliminate injuries sustained by doctors and staff during patient transfers and lifts.”