Overview
In 2024, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust partnered with CrusaderAV to enhance the flexibility and accessibility of clinical workstations throughout its facilities. As part of a broader technology refresh, the Trust required a robust wall-mounted solution to support high-traffic, multi-user environments in a healthcare setting.
CrusaderAV supplied 20+ Extra Long Reach Articulated Wall Monitor Arms to support the Trust's expanding need for adaptable display setups across wards, consultation rooms, and admin areas.
The Challange
The hospital faced a common issue in healthcare environments: limited space and the need for shared access to clinical displays. Many monitors were previously fixed in position, causing problems for clinicians and administrative staff who needed better viewing angles, accessibility, and the ability to reposition screens based on patient or practitioner location.
Key Challenges Included:
- Working around existing infrastructure without major disruption
- Ensuring medical-grade durability and hygiene compliance
- Delivering easy, smooth articulation with strong weight support
The Solution
CrusaderAV specified its own Extra Long Reach Articulated Wall Monitor Arm, offering both superior extension and strength.
Key Features Delivered:
- Extended Reach: Up to 1016mm arm extension allows full adjustability for clinical teams at bedsides or desks
- Heavy-Duty Load Support: Easily accommodates medical-grade monitors without drift or sag
- Full Articulation: Tilt, plan, and rotate functionally ensures displays are viewable from any angle
- Durable & Cleanable: Designed to withstand frequent use and compatible with healthcare cleaning protocols
- Integrated Cable Management: Keeps areas tidy and safe from cable entanglements
The units were installed across multiple departments, including A&E, radiology, and outpatient consultation rooms, providing clinicians with flexibility and improving workspace efficiency.
The Result
Queen Alexandra Hospital now benefits from:
- Improved Ergonomics: Staff can adjust screens quickly to suit their height and workflow
- Enhanced Patient Interaction: Displays can be angled or shared with patients more effectively
- Space Optimisation: Work areas are clearer and safer, with monitors neatly stowed when not in use
The deployment has contributed to a more modern and adaptive hospital environment, allowing better day-to-day operational efficiency.
Client Feedback
"These monitor arms have made a genuine difference in our clinical areas. They're solid, easy to use, and fit perfectly into our hospital environment. CrusaderAV were professional throughout - responsive, quick, and even hand delivered them for us."
- T Davies, IT Procurement Manager