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Hill-Rom (Batesville, Indiana) said it has launched its enhanced CareAssist ES bed, now with connectivity features, for use in medical-surgical areas of hospitals and care facilities.

Hill-Rom says the CareAssist ES bed, through smart bed technology, easily connects to hospital networks for documenting patient status, saving time and paperwork.

New features include:

• 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.

Hill-Rom makes medical technologies and related services for the healthcare industry, including patient support systems, safe mobility and handling solutions, non-invasive therapeutic products, medical equipment rentals and information technology solutions. People in the News

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