Nala Patient Chair ™

Science of seating, comfort of sitting. Patient comfort takes form in the Nala chair. Its design and construction incorporates ergonomic principles and technologies from seating leader Herman Miller. Its function and materials recognise the realities of patient care environments. The result: a chair that works with the patient’s body. Nala’s seat-and-back suspension is a series of firm, flexible straps encased in a layer of high-density foam. The combination offers a perfect balance: responsive and even support over the entire chair surface and a soft outer layer for a comfortable sit and feel....

Soft front edge on seat and soft, extended arm pads help patients guide and stabilise themselves during transfer. Barrier-free foot area gives patients space to position their feet for leverage during egress. Pivoting arms give caregivers greater access to patients during transfers and treatments. Environmental Design Nala was the first patient chair to receive McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) Silver Cradle to CradleSM (C2C) certification. It follows environmental protocols established by Herman Miller, in conjunction with MBDC and its C2C design protocols. Nala has 33 percent recycled...

Material Options Nala’s upholstery options are designed to meet the performance and durability standards of healthcare organisations. Environmentally friendly, proprietary textile options are also available, including PVC-free polyurethanes and antimony-free polyesters. Nala offers designers choices for combining textiles and colours, including the upholstery configuration options below. Upholstery Configurations Design Features Integral handle Wheels on rear legs engage Headrest pillow adjusts when chair is tipped back. 9 inches. Edges curve to support the patient’s head. Leaf spring in tilt...