Keeping a loved one at home when they need long-term care often means acquiring medical equipment. Choosing the right equipment, installing it correctly and knowing how to use it safely cannot be improvised. This complete guide reviews the main categories of equipment, indicates when they are needed and explains SAMU Rabat's approach: supply, install, train the family and provide maintenance.
Beds and setting up the room
The hospital bed is central for a bedridden or mobility-impaired patient. Adjustable in height and incline, it makes care, meals and transfers easier, while its rails prevent falls. It is often complemented by an alternating-pressure anti-bedsore mattress, essential to prevent pressure sores in patients who stay in bed for long periods, along with a bed pole to help the patient sit up. The hospital bed is available for rental, with home delivery and installation.
Oxygen therapy and respiratory support
Patients with chronic respiratory failure, COPD or recovering from a lung condition may need oxygen. The oxygen concentrator extracts oxygen from ambient air and delivers it at the prescribed flow rate; oxygen cylinders serve as backup. Other devices sometimes complete the care: a nebuliser for bronchodilator administration, or a mucus aspirator for patients who struggle to clear secretions. This equipment is always prescribed by a doctor. Our home oxygen therapy service supplies, sets and maintains these devices.
Mobility and independence
To preserve independence and secure movement, several aids exist: wheelchairs (manual or electric), walkers, canes and grab bars for the bathroom. The choice depends on mobility level, home layout and intended use. A poor choice can instead increase fall risk, which is why an assessment by a health professional matters.
Monitoring devices
Some patients require regular monitoring of their vital signs. Common devices include the blood-pressure monitor, the pulse oximeter (oxygen saturation), the glucometer (blood sugar for diabetics) and the thermometer. These devices let the family and carers track the patient's condition and alert the doctor to any anomaly.
SAMU Rabat's approach: supply, install, train, maintain
SAMU Rabat is not an online sales catalogue: we take a holistic, human approach. It all begins with a needs assessment by a health professional, who recommends the equipment truly suited to the situation. We then handle home delivery and installation, followed by training the family and patient in safe use. Finally, we provide preventive maintenance and troubleshooting: medical equipment must remain reliable over time. If the patient's condition changes, we adapt the equipment accordingly. Discover our full offering on our medical equipment page.
The question of reimbursement
Some medical devices prescribed by a doctor may be partially covered by AMO or CNSS, depending on the type of equipment and your scheme. Rates and conditions vary: always keep the prescription and invoice to build your file. Check with your health insurance body, and feel free to ask our team, who can guide you through these steps.
Reminder: the choice and use of a medical device should always rest on a prescription and a health professional's advice. To equip your home in Rabat, Sale or Temara, contact SAMU Rabat for a free, transparent quote.
Frequently asked questions
What medical equipment should I plan for a bedridden patient at home?
The basic equipment is an adjustable hospital bed and an alternating-pressure anti-bedsore mattress, plus, depending on needs, monitoring devices (blood-pressure monitor, oximeter) and mobility aids. An assessment by a health professional determines precisely which equipment is suitable.
Is a prescription needed for an oxygen concentrator?
Yes. Home oxygen therapy is prescribed by a doctor, who sets the oxygen flow rate. SAMU Rabat then supplies the device, sets it to the prescription, trains the patient and family and provides maintenance.
Does SAMU Rabat install the equipment at home?
Yes. We take a holistic approach: needs assessment, home delivery and installation, training the family in safe use, then preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. We are not just an online sales catalogue.
Is medical equipment reimbursed in Morocco?
Some devices prescribed by a doctor may be partially covered by AMO or CNSS, depending on the equipment and your scheme. Keep the prescription and invoice, and check with your health insurance body.
Can I rent a hospital bed rather than buy one?
Yes. The hospital bed is available for rental, with home delivery and installation, which is often the most suitable solution for a temporary need linked to recovery or loss of autonomy.