The Importance of Accurate Scale and Height Measures

Weighing equipment, such as scales and height measures, is an essential monitoring and diagnostic tool for healthcare practices.
Inadequate scales and measures or incorrect use of equipment can result in crucial errors in diagnosis and treatment.
While advances in technology continues to make weighing equipment more convenient and versatile, it is important to know that different models can vary significantly in form and function.
For optimal diagnosis, the pros and cons of different weighing equipment should be considered.
Weighing patients accurately in healthcare settings is extremely important for both monitoring and treatment.
Accurate measurements are essential for (source: National Nurses Nutrition Group):
A lack of consistent weight recordings in conjunction with the use of inaccurate or inappropriate weighing equipment hinders optimal care (Clarkson 2012) leading to potential errors in diagnosis, treatment or medication dosage (DH, 2010, LACORS, 2009).
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends that body weight is recorded:
Body weight, along with height, should also be recorded as part of nutrition screening in the following cases:
According to the National Nurses Nutrition Group (NNNG), all new weighing equipment purchased for the purposes of weighing patients should tick the following boxes:
It is also recommended that healthcare premises should instigate a programme of testing for their weighing equipment on an annual basis. Staff should receive training on how to use equipment and how to report faults or concerns about accuracy.
There is a wide variety of weighing equipment on the market, each with their own advantages.
Here are Henry Schein Medical’s three top recommendations, from entry level scales to premium quality scales and heigh measures.
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