Hospital Bed Refurbishing Process
Refurbishing a hospital bed is a detailed process that involves careful assessment, cleaning, replacement of components, testing, and quality assurance to ensure the bed's safety and functionality. Southwest Medical has over 30 years of experience refurbishing beds. Here are the general steps involved in refurbishing a hospital bed:
Southwest Medical Hospital Bed Refurbishing Process (Completed Photos Below):
- Run serial number with OEM for necessary upgrades, recalls, and revisions
- Disassemble and disinfect all components
- Polish, replate, repaint, or replace all exterior components
- Inspect all working components for wear and replace defective parts as necessary
- Replace wheel and caster assembly
- Replace safety switches
- Replace lockout switches
- Replace foot pedals if necessary
- Inspect, clean, and lubricate head, knee, and high/low drive screws for reuse
- Inspect nurse control, high/low, and degree indicator panels
- Recalibrate brake and steer system
- Reassemble refurbished components
- Inspect and lubricate all pivot points
- Inspect and lubricate instant CPR Cables and latch release (if applicable)
- Inspect and lubricate siderail latches
- Replace siderail plastics
- Stage weight test weight tolerances and table movement through all available articulations
- Apply new decals and safety information

Hill-Rom Advanta Hospital Bed Fully Refurbished
Southwest Medical has over 30 years experience refurbishing hospital beds. All beds are backed by a 1-year warranty. Browse available inventory below, request a free online quote or place an order today.