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Finding necessary medical equipment for your home can be a difficult process. Our home medical supply delivery makes it easier for you.
Have you or a loved one been ill? Have you had a surgery or spent time in the hospital? Odds are you will need a little bit of extra help around the house.
Finding and obtaining new medical equipment for your home can be quite the experience if you’ve never had to do it before. Partnering with a reliable medical supply company who can deliver what you need is often cheaper and more convenient than heading out to a local medical supply shop or general department store.
What is Home Medical Supply Delivery?
When you or loved ones are suffering from illness or recovery, the last thing you need is to struggle finding the right equipment to improve your quality of life. You need to be able to quickly buy or rent medical equipment that is necessary. Luckily, there is home medical supply delivery.
This medical equipment delivery method allows you to look for equipment from your own home. After finding which supplies you need, the team from Burt’s Pharmacy will then deliver the supplies right to your door.
Home medical supply delivery removes the stress and frustration of finding and transporting the right medical equipment. So, what are the benefits of having your equipment and supplies delivered to your house?
1. Delivery is Convenient
Let’s face it: when you or a loved one are ill, the last thing you want to do is head out to the store to go shopping for medical supplies or equipment. It’s exhausting and you will very likely either have to pay a lot for it or have trouble finding it.
Even if you can find what you need, some pieces of equipment are far too large or bulky to move around on your own. There’s no way you’re loading a working hospital bed into your car or van. Home medical supply delivery will save you time and money. You’ll be able to stay home and care for yourself or your loved one without worrying about transportation.
In the case of smaller supplies, such as those for incontinence, feeding, or wound care, your medical delivery company will be able to check in with you regularly before filling recurring orders. They may call to check on you and see what you need so your order can be adjusted.
It’s one less thing you’ll have to remember.
2. Better Customer Service
Medical equipment delivery companies tend to operate via phone and the web instead of in retail stores.
Even pharmacies with medical supply departments work this way in addition to in-store assistance. This means they can dedicate more of their resources to trained customer service staff who really understand the needs of the medical community instead of spending money on retail floor space.
It makes it easier for you, as a customer, to find a customer service representative who can educate you as to your options and offer additional product and service support later on down the line.
3. Medical Equipment Suppliers Have More Options
Dealing with a medical equipment supplier often means you’ll have more options than when you deal with a medical supply store. Larger supply companies often have larger warehouses with more options to choose from.
For example, even something as simple as choosing the right wheelchair for a person in need can be a daunting task:
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- Do you simply need a wheelchair for transfers to and from the car and doctor appointments? Small chairs with small wheels might work.
- Lightweight wheelchairs are closer to standard wheelchairs, and are certainly easier to lift in and out of cars. Unfortunately, they lack weight capacity and may be more difficult to move around.
- Standard wheelchairs are heavier, but they’re also more adaptable. These fit “most patients,” but aren’t right for everyone.
- Reclining wheelchairs are important for people who will be confined for long periods of time. They’re also useful for patients with conditions like Dysautonomia, where blood pressure is affected, causing fainting.
Then, of course, you have to think about accessory options. Will the user need regular legs or legs that elevate to support broken limbs? When choosing home medical supply delivery, many companies are willing to carry different options to you so that you can make a final selection.
You may even be able to try the product out or add accessories without ever leaving your house. This makes it a lot easier to make a functional final decision.
4. Discretion in Delivery
While a lot of people think of larger pieces of equipment when they think of medical supplies (like adjustable medical beds and wheelchairs) it’s important to remember that the term includes other types of medical supplies, too.
You may need bath safety items, like commodes or raised toilet seats, wound care supplies ranging from cleansers to dressings, or even catheter and ostomy supplies. Even smaller items like continence supplies, ice packs, and support braces can be delivered to your home.
Depending on your situation, you may find it less embarrassing to talk to a medical supply rep on the phone than in person. You also won’t have to deal with the peering eyes of the public as you load certain supplies into your cart at the store.
Medical supply representatives understand your situation, know what supplies are appropriate, and can ensure everything you need is delivered in a timely manner.
5. Experienced Set-Up
For home medical supply delivery, many companies are often skilled at setting equipment up. Often, this service comes with rental to ensure you use the product correctly.
Whether you’re buying or renting, this is especially important for larger pieces of equipment like hospital beds. Some beds are completely electric and some are part electric, part manual operation.
No matter what you opt for, it’s helpful to have a supplier come into your home, set up the frame, and show you how to actually use the equipment. Most will spend time with you until you are confident so that you have no issues after they are gone.
6. Evolving with Your Needs
Medical equipment suppliers who rent equipment are with you for the long-haul.
If your needs change, or your illness becomes worse, your existing relationship ensures they are available to help you adjust your products. This may include swapping out your existing equipment for something more advanced, or just customizing your product to be better suited to your new needs.
All you need to do is make a phone call to explain your new needs. From there, someone will come out to remove or exchange the equipment you already have. Easy transition as a patient’s condition changes is critical to their comfort.
7. Utilizing Your Insurance Benefits
A lot of smaller medical supply stores are set up as retail establishments. This means that anything you purchase must be paid for in cash as they aren’t set up to process insurance claims.
Larger home medical supply delivery services have already partnered with insurance companies, can run insurance verification to outline your benefits.
Conclusion
You have a lot on your plate.
Having home medical supply delivery to your home can save you time and money. It also preserves your ability to care for yourself, whether you are ill or the caregiver, and place more focus on the daily living tasks that matter.
Burt’s Pharmacy and Compounding Lab delivers medical equipment to the following areas: Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, and Westlake Village. If you are looking to rent or buy medical equipment, contact us today.
