Home Medical Equipment

Home medical equipment to help seniors and patients stay safe and comfortable at home, including patient lift slings, wheelchair cushions, bed rail pads, bedpans, mattresses and overbed tables. Most items are from Drive Medical. Ask your doctor, nurse or therapist what suits your situation.

What home medical equipment might I need?

Bed set-up: a hospital bed, a mattress, side rail pads and underpads.
Moving and transfers: patient lifts and slings, which must suit the lift they are used with.
Seating: wheelchair cushions and pressure-redistribution cushions.
Personal care: bedpans and overbed tables.

Check the weight capacity and size on each product page. Your home care team can tell you what is right. Our home care supplies checklist covers more.

How do I choose a patient lift sling?

Slings come in sizes such as Medium, Large and Extra Large, and in styles such as padded U slings with head support and full-body slings with a commode cutout. Mesh and solid fabrics are both listed, so read the description.

A sling must suit both the person and the lift. Check the product page for compatibility, and ask your nurse, occupational therapist or equipment provider to confirm the size and style before you order.

How do I protect the bed and skin?

A home hospital bed often has a narrower mattress, so measure width, length and thickness before you buy pads or sheets. Disposable or washable underpads protect the mattress, and a waterproof layer can go under the sheet.

See underpads for a hospital bed at home and the bed protection checklist after surgery. For skin and pressure questions, ask your nurse.

Questions shoppers ask

How do I choose the right sling size?

Sizes such as Medium, Large and Extra Large are listed on each product page. Because a sling must suit both the person and the lift, ask your nurse or occupational therapist to confirm the size and style.

What underpad size fits a hospital bed?

Many hospital mattresses are narrower than a regular bed. Measure yours, then pick a pad slightly narrower than the mattress. Common sizes include 23 x 36 in, 30 x 36 in, 36 x 36 in and 36 x 54 in.

What should I ask before buying home medical equipment?

Ask your doctor, nurse, occupational therapist or home care team about the type, size and weight capacity you need. Then compare those details with the product page before you order.

What do I need after a hospital discharge?

Ask the discharge team which products and equipment were used on the ward. Then stock a small, flexible supply for the first week, and add bed protection, wipes and skin care as needed.