Healthcare facilities operate under constant pressure to deliver high-quality care while managing limited resources—especially space. One of the often-overlooked sources of inefficiency is the storage and handling of hospital beds. That’s where Bed Lifts come in. These vertical storage solutions are transforming how hospitals store and access beds, gurneys, and stretchers, making them safer, more efficient, and more space-conscious.
The Problem with Traditional Bed Storage
Storing hospital beds on floors or in hallways is not only a safety hazard—it also violates compliance codes and disrupts operational flow, potentially leading to the loss of accreditation. Cluttered corridors can delay emergency responses, block patient access, and create an unsanitary environment, potentially leading to further fines. In facilities where every square foot matters, inefficient bed storage contributes to overcrowding and resource strain.
Hospital Bed Lifts are the solution for compliance with JCAHO standards. By moving beds off the floor and into a secure vertical racking system, these regular duty lifts reclaim up to 70% of floor storage space while maintaining quick access to beds when needed.
Meet the Vidir Advantage
Bradford Systems proudly offers Vidir Bedlifts, the industry standard in hospital bed storage systems. These Vidir vertical storage systems stack beds vertically using a secure, motorized lift system that safely stores up to five beds in the same footprint as a single floor-stored unit, maximizing valuable floor space and the number of beds stored efficiently.
Designed with infection control, safety, and accessibility in mind, Vidir Bed Lifts help healthcare facilities meet strict cleanliness and compliance standards without sacrificing efficiency.
How Vertical Storage Systems Improve Operations
Vertical storage systems like bed lifts offer multiple operational benefits:
Space Optimization: Maximize floor space in high-traffic areas such as ERs and med-surg wings.
Improved Safety: Prevent hallway obstructions and reduce the risk of staff injuries from manual bed movement.
Infection Control: Reduce surface contact and facilitate easier cleaning around stored beds.
Faster Turnaround: Make beds more accessible for quick deployment, improving room turnover and patient throughput.
For facilities expanding rapidly or managing high patient volumes, hospital bed lifts provide scalable storage without costly renovations.
Custom Configurations for Healthcare Environments
Vidir Bed Lifts offered by Bradford Systems are available in multiple sizes and load capacities to fit different bed types and facility layouts, accommodating the width of the bed and the weight of the mattress efficiently. Optional features like anti-microbial finishes, locking mechanisms, and touchscreen interfaces add another level of control and customization.
Whether you’re retrofitting an existing hospital or building a new facility, these bed lifts can be installed in utility closets, maintenance areas, or near patient rooms—anywhere quick access is essential.
Why Bradford Systems?
As a trusted partner for healthcare storage solutions, Bradford Systems brings both the products and the planning expertise to help facilities maximize their space without compromising safety or speed. From consultation to installation, we tailor each vertical storage system to meet the unique demands of your environment.
Let us help you elevate your space—literally—with Vidir vertical storage systems that are purpose-built for smarter bed management.
