Last updated Sept 17, 2026
Space is one of the most valuable commodities in modern healthcare design. Thoughtful consideration must be made for space efficiency. Medical equipment placement, providing ample room for staff and guests, and the placement of amenities such as the patient TV must also be well planned. Care teams and visitors are also a major consideration, all of whom must navigate and use the space and televisions.
While wall-mounted TVs controlled by a pillow speaker are common, modern facilities are increasingly opting for designs focused on a more engaging personal arm-mounted display system. Placing personal arm-mounted displays within arm's reach of the patient unlocks seamless access to television, patient education, social connectivity, telehealth and translation services for today's modern healthcare needs.
Choosing the right mounting system depends heavily on room layout, ceiling height, low-voltage power distribution, and clinical workflow requirements. Here are 7 space-efficient ways to mount personal patient TVs and displays to optimize room design, safeguard equipment, and enhance the patient experience. Access the complete medTV catalog here.
An arm-mounted system anchored directly to the headwall or sidewall is a popular choice, and for good reason. This setup is convenient for patients, staff, and visitors alike. This mount makes it easy for the patient to maneuver the personal device to the perfect viewing position while in a bed or chair, without much if any assistance. The arm design also retracts to be flat against the wall for maximum space efficiency.
The swing arm can rotate toward a visitor couch in the room and also provides for easy cable management. The device is typically powered with an individual power supply inside this wall mount. This allows the TV power cables to be connected in close proximity on the wall and make it very easy to adjust, unplug or upgrade cables if needed. Central power supply and POE devices are also available.
Cable & Power Management: Incorporates an integrated power supply within the wall box, keeping low-voltage power cables contained and accessible for maintenance or upgrades.
When wall space is limited or room layouts utilize built-in cabinetry, countertop mounts provide an ergonomic, private viewing experience. PDi manufactures counter mounts in multiple standardized heights to match cabinetry depths and set sizes without interfering with counter surface utility.
Can't place your mount on top of your counter or exactly where you need it on the wall? This is where the right angle mount solves your design dilemma. This is a versatile mount for areas that are tricky to work with. A right angle mount allows some positioning farther away from the wall in a place where the arm system wouldn't normally work, such as below a window or on the side of a counter to allow for extra space efficiency.
Designed for modern healthcare facilities with elevated slab-to-slab dimensions, the Reach and Super Reach ceiling mounts offer a maneuverable, extendable solution.
The horizontal arm system is usually specified for older building renovations where the ceiling height is restricted. This mount offers no upward arm motion on the rigid upper arm extension.
If the arm system needs to be mounted in a high place but cannot be placed on the ceiling, this is a good space efficiency option.
In large treatment environments where patient stations are positioned away from peripheral walls—such as central island layouts in dialysis or infusion centers—floor mounts anchor the display arm securely to the floor structure.
As technology devices become smaller and lighter it becomes easier to mount them with smaller arms in places that have less permanence than on the wall or on the ceiling. One such place is to mount a patient device on the chair itself which gives patients a real sense of ownership and feels like home comfort.
We can help. Call PDi ProServices @ 1-800-628-9870. We install thousands of arm-mounted systems every year.