A range of 'sleep pods' has been launched to provide power-nap facilities for hospital medics. Manufactured by Podtime, which already has products aimed at business workers in the city, the new systems are now being tailored for hospitals and other healthcare environments where doctors have to stay on the premises. The pods incorporate foam or sprung mattresses, digital radios, magazine racks, mirrors, an interior light, lockable doors and ventilation at either end. They are designed for modular construction, so can be stacked up to two levels depending on the site layout.
Podtime founder, Jon Gray, said: "We have launched an initiative to install our pods in UK hospitals so that staff working demanding shift patterns will have the opportunity to relax and recharge when they can. We want to provide staff with a dedicated and secluded space to get their head down when they get the chance. Even a 15-minute nap can help to improve alertness and longevity within the incredibly important service."
