KFM supports King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in new 820-bed replacement programme
KFM has procured 820 new Medstrom Solo+ beds across King’s College Hospital sites, enhancing comfort and safety for both patients and staff.
The five-week replacement programme is being delivered in partnership with Medstrom, King’s and volunteers, with installations scheduled on weekends to minimise disruption to patient care.
The new beds include a range of features designed to enhance patient safety and improve the working conditions of clinical teams, such as reducing fall risks, improving patient mobility, and making handling safer and easier for staff.
This programme represents a significant investment in modern, high-quality hospital resources, supporting the Trust in continuing to deliver safe care, achieve better patient outcomes, and operate more efficiently.
“The bed replacement programme has been a team effort, with fantastic support from Medstrom and King’s College Hospital staff and volunteers, all working together to deliver this ambitious programme.”
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KFM provides healthcare support services, partnering with healthcare organisations enabling them to deliver world class patient care. KFM is owned by King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust making KFM a public authority. With a turnover of around £220 million, all KFM’s cost savings and benefits are reinvested in the NHS. KFM’s end-to-end managed services cover all areas and specialties including procuring and supplying all clinical supplies, medical equipment plus maintenance, training and technical support and outpatient pharmacy dispensing services.
Recognised for their innovative and collaborative approach, KFM has won multiple awards highlighting its dedication to delivering first class healthcare support services. In March 2023, KFM received the 'Procurement Project of the Year' award for the second time and was highly commended for 'Most Effective Contribution to Patient Safety' at the HSJ Partnership Awards. Additionally, KFM was awarded the 'Best Consultancy Partnership with the NHS' award at the HSJ Partnership Awards 2021 as well as winning the 'Best Use of Technology in Acute Care' at the Building Better Healthcare Awards 2021.
With over 350 staff, KFM are committed to supporting their workforce and local community, which was highlighted in 2023 when KFM received a Gold Award from the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for its positive role in supporting the Armed Forces community.
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Medstrom is an independent UK manufacturer of hospital beds and is the second largest provider of ‘Total bed management’ services to the NHS, with over 25% of the UK’s acute care beds and mattresses fleet under its management.
By assuming complete control over the bed and mattress managed service, Medstrom assists in reducing the challenges facing healthcare professionals, allowing for improved patient and customer outcomes.
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