Hill-Rom Introduces Smart Bed Technology into CareAssist(R) ES Bed
February 17 2010 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
BATESVILLE, Ind., Feb. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hill-Rom today
announced the introduction of its enhanced CareAssist ® ES
bed, now with connectivity features, for use in medical-surgical
areas of hospitals and care facilities. The new bed combines ease
of use with key safety features and adds the flexibility of open
architecture to accommodate virtually all surfaces manufactured for
standard hospital bed frames. "With the introduction of smart bed
technology to the CareAssist ES bed, Hill-Rom now offers
connectivity solutions at every level of care from low acuity
through the Intensive Care Unit, and across price ranges," said
Mary Butler vice president and general manager, Marketing, North
American Acute Care for Hill-Rom. "Our CareAssist ES bed is the
perfect option for a basic, proven bed system and is the only bed
in this price range to incorporate the technology of a smart bed.
It will offer an excellent option with great value." She continued,
"Smart bed features become particularly important as hospitals seek
to increase their ability to capture clinically relevant data
through connection to electronic medical records (EMR). In the long
run, having the capability to capture data directly will help
caregivers become even more responsive to patient needs. Hill-Rom
is pleased to be leading the way in bringing connectivity to all
levels of bed technology." The CareAssist ES bed, through smart bed
technology, easily connects to hospital networks for documenting
patient status, saving time and paperwork. In addition, a variety
of other new and enhanced features makes this industry favorite an
ongoing vital part of a health care facilities' mix. New features
address ease of use and safety, including: -- Point-of-Care ®
controls with large, easy-to-read controls -- IntelliDrive ®
Power Transport to increase the ease of transportation of patients
by a single caregiver and to provide less strain on a caregiver's
back and legs -- A fifth wheel that enhances maneuverability -- One
button Dining Chair ® feature where a single touch of a button
can move the patient gently in and out of chair position -- Open
architecture to create maximum flexibility allowing the use of
almost any surface, depending on the patient's risk level for skin
breakdown. The CareAssist ES bed is the seventh frame added to
Hill-Rom's leading portfolio of smart beds. "This bed is an
excellent new smart option for our customers with its innovative
design, proven features that deliver safety and ease of use as well
as important flexibility, and patient comfort," said Butler. ABOUT
HILL-ROM HOLDINGS, INC. Hill-Rom is a leading worldwide
manufacturer and provider of medical technologies and related
services for the health care industry, including patient support
systems, safe mobility and handling solutions, non-invasive
therapeutic products for a variety of acute and chronic medical
conditions, medical equipment rentals and information technology
solutions. Hill-Rom's comprehensive product and service offerings
are used by health care providers across the health care continuum
and around the world in hospitals, extended care facilities and
home care settings to enhance the safety and quality of patient
care. Hill-Rom...enhancing outcomes for patients and their
caregivers. http://www.hill-rom.com/ Disclosure Regarding
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