S.I.C knowledge & selection
Monitor mounts and workstations for medical practices
In a medical practice, a screen serves a range of purposes: documentation at the workstation, viewing information together during a consultation, or acting as the display for a separate device. The right monitor mount depends on how the screen is used and on the space available in the treatment room. SIC offers mounts, mobile workstations and modular solutions that can be selected to suit the specific devices and installation conditions.
Start with two positions: where do you work at the screen, and where should it be when it is not needed? A sketch showing the desk, door, treatment area and cable connections usually makes the requirements clearer than a long list of desired features.
Three room scenarios, three different solutions
| Room scenario | Sensible approach | Key question |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation at an existing work surface | Monitor mount on a suitable work surface | Does the fixing suit the surface, and do input devices and shelves remain usable? |
| Fixed computer station with little free desk space | Planned wall or rail workstation | Where are the monitor, keyboard and computer positioned when in use and when at rest? |
| Computer needed in several rooms | Mobile notebook or monitor workstation | How will moving between rooms, parking and, where applicable, charging be handled? |
A movable set-up should allow exactly the changes of position that you actually need. Check whether you need rotation, tilt or height adjustment that can be operated regularly. A height that is set during installation serves a different purpose from a workstation that changes hands between different users several times a day.
Check the screen and mounting separately
Note down the exact monitor model and its weight without the stand. Then add the VESA hole pattern, the specified screws and any restrictions imposed by the housing. You will find more detailed information in our VESA guide. The screen diagonal alone determines neither which holder is suitable nor the permissible load.
Next, look at the mounting location. A mount for a carrier rail requires the matching rail system; it is not automatically compatible with an existing medical standard rail. With a work surface, the material, construction and mounting method must suit the mount. For a wall solution, have the wall substrate and fixings checked for the complete set-up.
Specific SIC components as a starting point
The M-26050 monitor mount for work surfaces accommodates VESA 75 and 100 and offers rotation and tilt functions. It is a starting point if a monitor is to be positioned above a suitable work surface. Before ordering, check which mounting method suits your set-up and what device load is permissible.
For a compatible SIC carrier rail system, the M-20094_TS_9010 monitor mount is an option. It is designed for VESA 75 and 100 and can be tilted. On its own, this holder is not a complete wall workstation: the rail, wall fixing and, if required, an input surface must also form part of the set-up.
Complete wall solutions with a keyboard holder, swivel arm or height adjustment can be found in the SIC range via the product catalogues in German and English. You can request such combinations from SIC; the individual holders mentioned above are no substitute for this planning.
Enable a shared view of the monitor
If a screen is to be turned to face a second direction during a conversation, define both positions before making your choice. Take into account where the other person sits, the input surface and the location of the connections. The reach required is determined by the room and should not simply be maximised as a matter of course.
Also consider the view of the screen from the door and walkway. The position of the mount alone does not settle how confidential information is handled. Coordinate the arrangement with your practice’s organisational and technical requirements. For planning purposes, a neutral depiction of the workstation without patient information is sufficient.
Plan for the keyboard and cables too
A good monitor position needs an input area that works just as well. Where do the keyboard and mouse go during documentation? What happens to them when the screen is moved to one side? A separate keyboard tray can free up the work surface, but needs room of its own to move. For this, the shop offers accessories for compatible SIC set-ups.
Check the cable routing in every intended position. Connections must remain accessible, and cables must not restrict movement. Power adapters and computers should also be part of the planning, so that they are not left needing a makeshift spot after installation.
When a mobile workstation is the better choice
If the same IT equipment is used in several treatment rooms, compare a fixed set-up with a laptop ward cart. To do so, establish the usable routes, parking spots and the equipment required. For use on a ward with regular moves between rooms, there is a dedicated guide to choosing ward carts for hospitals and clinics.
For your intended cleaning regime, the manufacturer’s specifications for the chosen version are decisive. Have the specific agents and procedures checked against the components involved, rather than inferring a particular resistance from the colour or an industry label.
Frequently asked questions
Does a VESA monitor mount fit every screen in a medical practice?
No. In addition to the hole pattern, the device weight, screw fixing, housing shape and connections must also be compatible. For a medical device, the exact manufacturer and model designation is required; a matching screen size alone is not enough.
Is a single monitor holder enough for a wall workstation?
Only if the screen alone is to be mounted and the right substructure is already in place. Depending on the set-up, a complete workstation with an input area will also need a rail, support arm, keyboard tray, computer holder and cable routing. These parts must be planned together.
Is a height-settable holder automatically a sit-stand workstation?
No. A one-off setting during installation is different from height adjustment that is operated regularly while working. Where several users take turns, the screen and input surface should also match up in the positions required.
How do I request a solution for a small treatment room?
Send a simple sketch showing the wall, desk, door and working positions, along with the details of the devices you plan to use. State how much free space there is and the position the workstation should be in when not in use. Personal patient information is not needed for this.
Planning a workstation for your practice? The device model, weight, mounting location and a sketch of the room will help to narrow down the selection. Discuss your set-up with SIC.
