A system for improving falls risk protocol compliance receives health data from a plurality of data sources. The system filters the health data for data relevant to a falls risk for a patient. The system identifies a falls risk protocol for the patient. The system displays the data relevant to the falls risk for the patient in a consolidated view, and generates an alert for compliance with the falls risk protocol for the patient.
G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for calculating health indicesICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
A system for improving falls risk protocol compliance receives health data from a plurality of data sources. The system filters the health data for data relevant to a falls risk for a patient. The system identifies a falls risk protocol for the patient. The system displays the data relevant to the falls risk for the patient in a consolidated view, and generates an alert for compliance with the falls risk protocol for the patient.
An example method includes identifying images of an individual and determining, based on the images, a facial feature of the individual. The example method further includes determining a contextual feature of the individual. Based on the facial feature and the contextual feature, an identity of the individual is determined.
A patient support surface includes a blower assembly positioned within the support surface. Ports positioned on the sides of the support surface are configured to be assembled to a cover of the support surface to form a hermetic seal at the periphery of the port. The ports are configured to cause liquids to be conducted away from a flow path into the blower assembly.
A61G 7/057 - Arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor
B01D 45/06 - Separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours by gravity, inertia, or centrifugal forces by utilising inertia by reversal of direction of flow
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ENERGY MANAGEMENT FOR A STRETCHER OR OTHER OCCUPANT SUPPORT
An occupant support includes a frame, a rolling element assembly affixed to the frame, that includes a rolling element, and a cover that is pivotable relative to the frame, but non-rotatable relative to a rotational axis of the rolling element. A first generator element is affixed to the cover and a second generator element is affixed to the rolling element.
A61G 1/04 - Parts, details or accessories, e.g. head-, foot-, or like rests specially adapted for stretchers
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
F02C 1/02 - Gas-turbine plants characterised by the use of hot gases or unheated pressurised gases, as the working fluid the working fluid being an unheated pressurised gas
F02C 6/12 - Turbochargers, i.e. plants for augmenting mechanical power output of internal-combustion piston engines by increase of charge pressure
F15B 1/02 - Installations or systems with accumulators
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Condition, status, alarm and position sensors, wired and wireless telecommunications transceivers, and information display apparatus in the form of visual indicators having icons and color indicia, sold as an integral component of therapeutic medical beds, for sensing and communicating the status thereof and an associated patient
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PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS HAVING OVERHANGING FOOT SECTION FOR UNOBSTRUCTED BED-TO-CHAIR MOVEMENT
A patient support apparatus that is adaptable to multiple modes of transport includes a variable length base and a drive system that includes two independently drivable wheels that are responsive to inputs from a user to steer the patient support apparatus. A barrier assembly is secured to the upper frame by a tab which is received into a receiver formed in a head end of the frame.
A61G 5/00 - Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs
A61G 5/04 - Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs motor-driven
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
An equipment locating system includes a plurality of medical apparatuses required for patient treatment and having equipment tags. A real-time locating system is configured to determine a location of each of the plurality of medical apparatuses by receiving a signal from the equipment tags. The caregiver selects a medical apparatus from an apparatus list when the medical apparatus is acquired so that the medical apparatus is tagged as being checked out.
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods used to monitor patient activity and/or patient health status without accidentally affecting the operational activity of a patient support apparatus. The present disclosure relates to systems and methods of using one or more light indicators to identify different states of a patient monitoring device.
A restraint bracket of a bracket assembly mounted to a lower surface of a support frame of a person support apparatus is disclosed. The restraint bracket includes a bracket body having an upper surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface, a pair of flanges formed on the upper surface of the bracket body, and an attachment member extending from the lower surface of the bracket body, the attachment member having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end and the second end fixed to the lower surface of the bracket body.
A patient support apparatus includes a support frame and a rail assembly. The rail assembly includes a support rail and a plurality of pivotal supports that couple the support rail to the support frame. The plurality of pivotal supports extend away from the support frame at a lateral angle between 95 degrees and 120 degrees relative to a planar extent of the support frame. The plurality of pivotal supports operate to move the support rail between a deployed position where the support rail is spaced from the support frame and a stowed position where the support rail is adjacent the support frame.
A61G 7/005 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame tiltable around transverse horizontal axis, e.g. for Trendelenburg position
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
A therapy system includes a patient support apparatus and a pneumatic therapy device that is coupleable to the patient support apparatus. The therapy device may receive power and air flow from the patient support apparatus.
An system includes a lift unit including a motor, a lift strap extending from the lift unit, a plurality of expandable members coupled to the lift strap opposite the lift unit, each of the plurality of expandable members positionable between an expanded position and a retracted position, each expandable member having a spring constant, a sling bar coupled to the plurality of expandable members at an end of the plurality of expandable members opposite the lift strap, and a lifting accessory removably coupled to the sling bar opposite the plurality of expandable members. In embodiments, the expandable members are positioned between the sling bar and the lifting accessory. The expandable members are selected based on amount of weight to be offloaded.
A healthcare communication system includes a voice communication badge to be worn by a caregiver. The voice communication badge has a display, a microphone, buttons that are used to select or alter first information appearing on the display, and circuitry including a wireless fidelity (WiFi) module configured to (i) send and receive long range wireless signals to and from one or more of the wireless access points, and (ii) send and receive short range wireless signals. The circuitry also includes a location module to emit beacon signals that are received by at least one receiver of a real time locating system which includes a locating computer that determines a location of the voice communication badge based on the beacon signals.
G08B 3/10 - Audible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using electric transmissionAudible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using electromagnetic transmission
G10L 15/20 - Speech recognition techniques specially adapted for robustness in adverse environments, e.g. in noise or of stress induced speech
G08B 25/00 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
G10L 15/22 - Procedures used during a speech recognition process, e.g. man-machine dialog
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
G06Q 10/0631 - Resource planning, allocation, distributing or scheduling for enterprises or organisations
A healthcare communication system includes a voice communication badge to be worn or otherwise transported by a caregiver. The voice communication badge has a display, a microphone, buttons that are used to select or alter first information appearing on the display, and circuitry including a wireless fidelity (WiFi) module configured to (i) send and receive long range wireless signals to and from one or more of the wireless access points, and (ii) send and receive short range wireless signals. The circuitry also includes a location module to emit beacon signals that are received by at least one receiver of a real-time locating system which includes a locating computer that determines a location of the voice communication badge based on the beacon signals.
A quick release system for a patient support apparatus includes an arm that moves a cable to release an actuator so that a frame of the patient support apparatus moves to a CPR position. A detector detects a position of the arm.
Lift systems, disinfecting components, and methods of disinfecting a lifting strap are disclosed. A lift system includes a housing having a wall defining an opening therethrough, a motor disposed within the housing, and a disinfecting component. The motor is operable to extend and retract a lifting strap through the opening. The disinfecting component is disposed within the housing adjacent to at least a portion of the lifting strap. The disinfecting component includes a radiation emitting component configured to emit ultraviolet radiation towards the portion of the lifting strap.
Systems and methods include a medical device that scans for wireless broadcasts based upon received input or satisfying a scanning criterion. The medical device, based upon the scan, identifies data wirelessly broadcast from a control device. The medical device outputs information to the interface identifying the control device. The medical device receives input from the interface selecting the control device. The medical device receives a command from the control device. The medical device physically interacts with a user based upon the command received from the control device. The medical device sends wireless confirmation of pairing to the control device. The medical device subsequently sends wireless confirmation of unpairing to the control device. The medical device performs a scan for wireless broadcasts in response to the unpairing, based upon received input or satisfying the scanning criterion.
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
An apparatus, system or method includes a patient bed for use with a network including a remote computer. The patient bed includes a bed frame to support a patient and bed circuitry carried by the bed frame. The bed circuitry is configured to receive a new version of bed operating software from the remote computer. The bed circuitry includes a first memory bank and a second memory bank. One of the first and second memory banks stores therein a current version of bed operating software. The other of the first and second memory banks stores therein the new version of bed operating software received from the remote computer. Thus, two versions of bed operating software are stored in the bed circuitry. A memory toggle is used to determine which version of the operating software in which of the two memory banks is used to operate the bed.
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
A support surface assembly includes a covering defining an interior. Bladders are disposed within the interior. The bladders are operable between a deployed state and a non-deployed state. A manifold assembly is disposed within the interior of the covering. The manifold assembly includes a manifold core defining an inlet and multiple outlets. An engagement surface of the manifold core defines an inlet-connecting aperture in fluid communication with the inlet and multiple outlet-connecting apertures each in fluid communication with one of the multiple outlets. A connector includes an inner side that abuts the engagement surface of the manifold core. The inner side defines a recessed region. The connector is configured to be rotated by a motor to fluidly couple the inlet-connecting aperture with at least one of the outlet-connecting apertures to adjust the respective bladders between the deployed state and the non-deployed state.
A patient support apparatus may include a patient support surface including a rotation device. A controller may be operable to control the rotation device. The controller may include a processor and a non-transitory memory device. The memory device may include instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to operate the rotation device to perform a rotation preview sequence. During the rotation preview sequence, the controller may cause the rotation device to move the patient support surface to a first evaluation position for a first predetermined period of time.
A61G 7/008 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame tiltable around longitudinal axis, e.g. for rolling
A61G 7/057 - Arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor
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PERSON SUPPORT APPARATUS HAVING EXERCISE THERAPY FEATURES
A person support apparatus includes a support surface having a patient facing surface and includes a head section, a seat section, and a foot section, the head section and the foot section being rotatable with respect to the seat section. One or more actuators are provided to rotate the head section and the foot section with respect to the seat section. At least one strain gauge is provided proximate the patient facing surface of the support surface to detect a change in pressure against at least one of the head section and the foot section. A controller is configured to transmit a signal to one or more of the actuators to rotate a corresponding one of the head section or the foot section in response to receiving data from the at least one strain gauge indicating a change in pressure that exceeds a predetermined reduction in pressure.
A61G 7/053 - Aids for getting into, or out of, bed, e.g. steps or chairs
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
A61G 7/057 - Arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor
A61G 7/10 - Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
A63B 21/00 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
A device status system includes an outlet positioned in a patient room and operating as a hub for a localized wireless network. A status module is arranged to lie outside the patient room. The status module is connected to the localized wireless network and receives apparatus data over the localized wireless network.
G08B 5/36 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources
G08B 21/22 - Status alarms responsive to presence or absence of persons
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INFUSION PUMP STATUS CONNECTIVITY TO NURSE CALL SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATION DEVICES
A healthcare information system for use in a healthcare facility includes infusion pumps that transmit pump status data to a nurse call system having a nurse call server, a status board, and a plurality of dome lights mounted in hallways adjacent to doors of respective patient rooms. The nurse call server receives the pump status data and promulgates the pump status data for display on the status board and for display one or more of wireless mobile devices carried by caregivers. The nurse call server also causes a pump status section of a dome light to be illuminated in a manner that is dependent upon the content of the pump status data originating from one or more infusion pumps in the corresponding patient room.
A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
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WIRELESS POWER DISTRIBUTION IN PATIENT SUPPORT SURFACE
A patient support apparatus includes a frame having a supporting surface. A transmitting element is coupled to the frame. A surface assembly is selectively positioned on the supporting surface. The surface assembly includes a surface selectively enclosing an interior. A controller is communicatively coupled to the transmitting element. A sensor assembly is coupled to the surface assembly. The sensor assembly includes a sensor configured to sense information about at least one of the surface assembly and a person positioned on the surface assembly. A receiving assembly is operably coupled to the surface assembly and the sensor assembly. The receiving assembly is configured to selectively interact with the transmitting element via a charging interface to power the sensor assembly.
A healthcare information system for use in a healthcare facility includes infusion pumps that transmit pump status data to a nurse call system having a nurse call server, a status board, and a plurality of dome lights mounted in hallways adjacent to doors of respective patient rooms. The nurse call server receives the pump status data and promulgates the pump status data for display on the status board and for display one or more of wireless mobile devices carried by caregivers. The nurse call server also causes a pump status section of a dome light to be illuminated in a manner that is dependent upon the content of the pump status data originating from one or more infusion pumps in the corresponding patient room.
G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
A mattress for a patient support apparatus is disclosed. The mattress includes a body extending between a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end has appendages that extend from the body. The mattress further includes a liner positioned between the appendages. The liner reduces a shear force between the appendages.
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
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WIRELESS MOBILE DEVICE ACCESS TO NURSE CALL SYSTEM ALERTS AND DATA
A system, method, and tangible computer-readable storage media to link a nurse call system of a healthcare facility with a mobile phone, are provided. A nurse call server receives nurse calls, alerts, and device status data. A connected services architecture (CSA) is located at an entity geographically remote from the healthcare facility. The CSA has a proxy server to replicate the nurse calls, alerts, and device status data communicated to the proxy server from the nurse call server. A mobile application gateway is coupled to the nurse call server via a first path that excludes the proxy server and via a second path that includes the proxy server of the CSA. Wireless mobile devices of caregivers receive the nurse calls, alerts, and device status data from the mobile application gateway.
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
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PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS HAVING CONTACT FREE PATIENT TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
A patient support apparatus includes a diagnostic system that collects patient vital signs in real-time to determine the patient's early warning score and a notification system that alerts caregivers if the early warning score exceeds a threshold. The patient support apparatus may change operation in an effort to mitigate an early warning score that exceeds a threshold.
A time-based wireless pairing operation between a medical device, such as a patient bed, and a wall module in a patient room is initiated in response to a power plug of the medical device being plugged into a power receptacle carried by the wall module. Times determined by timers of the medical device and the wall module are compared by the wall module or by the medical device so that wireless pairing occurs only with the medical device that was plugged into the wall module. Different types of plug detectors used in the wall module to detect connection of the power plug include optical detectors, mechanical switches, and current sensors.
G08B 5/22 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
32.
WIRELESS MOBILE DEVICE ACCESS TO NURSE CALL SYSTEM ALERTS AND DATA
A system, method, and tangible computer-readable storage media to link a nurse call system of a healthcare facility with a mobile phone, are provided. A nurse call server receives nurse calls, alerts, and device status data. A connected services architecture (CSA) is located at an entity geographically remote from the healthcare facility. The CSA has a proxy server to replicate the nurse calls, alerts, and device status data communicated to the proxy server from the nurse call server. A mobile application gateway is coupled to the nurse call server via a first path that excludes the proxy server and via a second path that includes the proxy server of the CSA. Wireless mobile devices of caregivers receive the nurse calls, alerts, and device status data from the mobile application gateway.
G08B 26/00 - Alarm systems in which substations are interrogated in succession by a central station
G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
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INTRA-ROOM BED MOVEMENT MONITORING FOR WIRELESSLY CONNECTED BED
A control system for a device that is positioned in and associated with a room of a facility. In response to the device being unplugged and plugged back in, the control system determines an end distance that the device has moved. If the device has moved less than a predetermined distance, the device is automatically reassociated to the same room.
G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage
A patient support apparatus includes a base frame, lift mechanism supporting an upper frame relative to the base frame, a load frame, and a plurality of deck sections, a patient support surface, and a number of barriers positioned about the patient supporting surface. The patient support apparatus includes a notification system for visually notifying a caregiver of a condition or status of a component of the patient support apparatus.
A thermoelectric sequential compression device includes a plurality of inflatable bladders arranged in a respective zone of the thermoelectric sequential compression device; a plurality of thermoelectric modules, each of the plurality of thermoelectric modules including a temperature sensor and a foam sheet; and a plurality of channels that are fluidly coupled between the plurality of inflatable bladders and the plurality of thermoelectric modules. A first channel selected from the plurality of channels includes a heat exhaust channel. Each of the plurality of thermoelectric modules are independently controlled to sequentially supply air to a respective inflatable bladder of the respective zone via the plurality of channels.
Intubation assistance devices, person support surfaces including intubation assistance devices, and person support apparatus including the same are disclosed herein. A person support surface includes a support body and an intubation assistance device positionable within the support body. The intubation assistance device is positionable between a first position and a second position relative to the support body to adjust a position of shoulders of a person positioned on an upper surface of the support body. Other embodiments of intubation assistance devices include an elevated platform moveable relative to a lower plate to raise the shoulders of a person positioned atop a person support surface, and a pivot plate pivotally coupled to the lower plate to support a head of the person as the shoulders are raised.
A patient helper includes a support arm configured to be secured to a patient support apparatus, a clamp movable along the support arm to a plurality of positions, a tether supported by the first pin, and a handle supported by the tether. The clamp includes a plurality of grip arms, the grip arms pivotably coupled at a first axis and a first pin. The grip arms are movable between a first position in which the grip arms apply a force to the support arm sufficient to prevent movement of the clamp along the support arm and a second position in which the clamp is free to move along the support arm.
A system and method for providing a continuous flow of air to the skin of a patient supported on a patient support surface while also providing either continuous low pressure support or alternating low pressure therapy.
A patient support apparatus includes a sensor capable of detecting vital signs and includes structures for monitoring the vital signs and providing local and/or remote indications to caregivers if the vital signs fall outside of acceptable limits.
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for calculating health indicesICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
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PRESSURE BASED PRESENCE MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MONITORING PRESENCE BASED ON PRESSURE
Apparatuses, systems and methods for determining subject positioning are disclosed. An apparatus includes a surface having bladders, pressure sensors fluidly coupled to the bladders, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive an input indicating that a subject is supported on the surface, receive a first signal from each pressure sensor that is indicative of an initial reference pressure of each bladder, receive a subsequent signal from each pressure sensor after a predetermined period of time has elapsed that is indicative of a subsequent pressure of each bladder, determine a rate of change in pressure based on a difference between the first and subsequent signals for each bladder, determine, based on the rate of change for each bladder, that a subject movement has occurred, and determine, based on the subject movement, a positioning of the subject.
One or more radar sensors can be used to monitor patients in a variety of different environments and embodiments. In one embodiment, radar sensors can be used to monitor a patient's breathing, including monitoring of tidal volume, chest expansion distance, breathing rate, etc. In another embodiment, a patient position can be monitored in a patient bed, which can be used as feedback for control of bladders of a patient bed. Additional embodiments are described herein.
Systems, methods, beds, supports surfaces and machine readable medium for associating beds and support surface of a healthcare facility are disclosed. A surface association system for a healthcare facility may comprise a plurality of beds. The system may further comprise a computing device and a plurality of support surfaces to be placed upon beds of the plurality of beds. The computing device may associate a support surface of the plurality of support surfaces with a bed of the plurality of beds. The computing device may make the association based upon status data received from the plurality of beds and the plurality of support surfaces. The support surface and/or bed to be associated may initiate a surface association request. The computing device, in response to the surface association request, may request performance of one or more actions on the bed and/or support surface to be associated to identify the bed and/or support surface from the beds and support surfaces of the healthcare facility.
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or foodPrescription lists
G06Q 50/22 - Social work or social welfare, e.g. community support activities or counselling services
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
A graphical audio station of a nurse call system is operable to permit a user to perform one or more of the following functions: establish a two-way voice communication link with another computer device in another patient and/or with a another computer device located in another staff work area and/or with a wireless communication device carried by caregiver and/or with a telephone of the healthcare facility; broadcast a voice page to a group of other selected computer devices; compose and send a text message to a portable device that is carried by a caregiver and that has wireless communication capability; browse web pages and/or view multimedia content, such as videos, hosted on servers of the healthcare facility and/or that are accessible via the Internet; view and/or acknowledge and/or answer and/or cancel alerts or nurse calls originating in a plurality of patient rooms.
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
G06F 3/048 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI]
G08B 5/22 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission
G08B 7/06 - Signalling systems according to more than one of groups Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission
G08B 25/00 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
H04L 67/52 - Network services specially adapted for the location of the user terminal
Systems and methods of associating beds and/or rooms and/or patients are provided. One system and method involves using a signature of emitted light to determine a location of a patient bed in a healthcare facility. Another system and method involves reading a bar code from an array of redundant bar codes. Still another system and method involves manually entering location information on a graphical user interface of a patient bed for subsequent transmission. A further system and method involves sending bed ID and location ID along parallel paths from two independent circuits on a patient bed for receipt by two different transceivers and ultimately by two different remote computers that cooperate to associate the bed ID with the location ID. Still a further system and method involves using circuitry on a bed to mutate a received location ID and a bed ID into a single unique mutated ID such as by adding the location ID and bed ID and then performing a hashing operation.
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
A charting system is provided for use in a healthcare facility having a network. The charting system includes a microphone to receive voice inputs from a caregiver. A vital sign monitor obtains a vital sign from a patient and displays it. The system includes a communication device having a voice-to-text module that includes a processor coupled to the microphone. The processor operates a voice-to-text algorithm that converts the vital sign into text in response to the caregiver dictating the vital sign into the microphone. The processor initiates transmission of the vital sign to an EMR computer via the network after conversion of the at least one vital sign to text.
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
G16H 15/00 - ICT specially adapted for medical reports, e.g. generation or transmission thereof
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
A patient support apparatus includes a support surface including a topper. An opening is formed in a side of the support surface. A cavity extends from the opening into the support surface. An inlet port is positioned within the cavity and fluidly coupled to the topper. A pneumatic blower is configured to removably position within the cavity and has an outlet port that couples to the inlet port.
A61G 7/057 - Arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor
A47C 21/04 - Devices for ventilating, cooling or heating
A61B 6/00 - Apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosisApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment
A61B 6/04 - Positioning of patientsTiltable beds or the like
A61B 6/42 - Arrangements for detecting radiation specially adapted for radiation diagnosis
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
A patient support apparatus includes a sensor capable of detecting vital signs, setting acceptable limits for the vital signs, and includes structures for monitoring the vital signs and providing local and/or remote indications to caregivers if the vital signs fall outside of acceptable limits.
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
Apparatus and methods are described, including apparatus for use with a subject who shares a bed with a second person. A motion sensor detects motion of the subject and motion of the second person, and generates a motion signal in response thereto. A control unit identifies components of the motion signal that were generated in response to motion of the subject, by distinguishing between components of the motion signal that were generated in response to motion of the subject, and components of the motion signal that were generated in response to motion of the second person. The control unit analyzes the components of the motion signal that were generated in response to motion of the subject and generates an output in response thereto. Other applications are also described.
Apparatus and methods are described for use of a sensor for monitoring a subject generate a sensor signal in response to the monitoring. Also disclosed is a computer processor to analyze the signal, and in response thereto, identify a correspondence between positions of the subject and occurrences of health events of the subject, and generate an output on the output device, in response to the identified correspondence. Other applications are also described.
A system is provided for automatically provisioning devices in a localized wireless network. The system includes an outlet. The outlet is configured to provision a plurality of electronic devices so that a first electronic device is enabled to communicate with a second electronic device.
A surface and accessory system for temperature regulation and microclimate management of a patient includes a surface assembly including an outer covering and a spacer material. A pneumatic assembly is in fluid communication with the interior. The pneumatic assembly includes a housing. A blower is disposed within the housing. A flow rate valve is operably coupled to the discharge outlet of the blower. The flow rate valve is configured to adjust a discharge flow rate of the blower. A controller is communicatively coupled to the blower and the flow rate valve. The controller is configured to adjust at least one of an operating speed of the blower and a restriction setting of the flow rate valve to selectively generate a cooling effect and a heating effect with airflow directed by the blower through the surface assembly.
A support apparatus includes an upper frame having an upper support surface and first and second side surfaces. A surface assembly includes an outer ticking, first straps extending from the outer ticking proximate to a head end, second straps extending from the outer ticking proximate to a foot end, and a strap connector coupled to a distal end of each of the first and second straps. Mating connectors are coupled to at least one of the upper frame and the outer ticking. The first and second straps extend along the first and second side surfaces to engage with the mating connectors to couple the surface assembly to the upper frame. An engagement between the strap connectors and the mating connectors is maintained while permitting a sliding engagement between the upper support surface and the outer ticking as the upper frame articulates between multiple positions.
A method for evaluating risk associated with a patient comprises the steps of using a sensor or an assessing device for detecting a safety event involving the patient, using the sensor or the assessing device for acquiring data for identifying and investigating the safety event, operating a risk evaluator to determine an output of the risk associated with the patient, and transmitting the output to a user device.
G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for calculating health indicesICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
G16H 15/00 - ICT specially adapted for medical reports, e.g. generation or transmission thereof
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
A locating system includes a tag with body that has a first button and a second button, a driver configured to determine a type of button press of at least one of the first button and the second button, and a control unit in communication with the driver. The control unit is configured to communicate the type of button press determined by the driver. The tag also includes a transmitter in communication with the control unit. At least one receiver is configured to selectively communicate with the transmitter. A controller is in communication with the at least one receiver. The controller is configured to determine a location of the tag within a predefined area based on information from the at least one receiver, correlate the type of button press from the tag with a message, and generate a notification to communicate the message.
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
An adaptive syringe plunger assembly includes a syringe and a plurality of syringe interface devices that are each removably couplable with the syringe. Each of the plurality of syringe interface devices increases a surface area for a syringe user to apply force to the syringe to administer the syringe.
A system for improving a prediction of post-operative patient risks is disclosed. The system receives data, and calculates at least one post-operative score based on the data. The at least one post-operative score is at least partially calculated by monitoring interactions between a patient and other persons. The system issues an alert when the at least one post-operative score exceeds a threshold value. The system generates at least one recommendation for improving the at least one post-operative score. The system presents a control on a graphical user interface for viewing the at least one post-operative score or the at least one recommendation.
G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for calculating health indicesICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
57.
PERSON SUPPORT APPARATUS INCLUDING INTUBATION ASSISTANCE BLADDERS
A person support apparatus including a person support surface having a head section and a foot section opposite the head section, a bladder positionable between a non-inflated state and an inflated state, the bladder positioned at the head section of the person support surface, a fluid supply device in fluid communication with the bladder, the fluid supply device storing a fluid, and a controller communicatively coupled to the fluid supply device and configured to operate the fluid supply device to deliver the fluid to the bladder and position the bladder between the non-inflated state and the inflated state.
The present disclosure relates to a system for improving healthcare. The system includes at least one monitoring device connected to a network. The system computes at least one composite healthcare score based on the data received from the at least one monitoring device. The system identifies at least one event when the at least one composite healthcare score is below a threshold value. Furthermore, the system generates at least one recommendation for improving the at least one composite healthcare score based on the at least one event, and communicates the recommendation allowing a caregiver to view the at least one composite healthcare score and to implement the recommendation.
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
G06Q 10/0639 - Performance analysis of employeesPerformance analysis of enterprise or organisation operations
59.
HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT BASED ON COMPOSITE HEALTHCARE SCORES
The present disclosure relates to a system for improving healthcare. The system includes at least one monitoring device connected to a network. The system computes at least one composite healthcare score based on the data received from the at least one monitoring device. The system identifies at least one event when the at least one composite healthcare score is below a threshold value. Furthermore, the system generates at least one recommendation for improving the at least one composite healthcare score based on the at least one event, and communicates the recommendation allowing a caregiver to view the at least one composite healthcare score and to implement the recommendation.
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
An adaptive healthcare system includes at least one medical device having a plurality of settings. A monitoring system includes a device location identifier and a plurality of caregiver location identifiers that include at least one of a first classification and a second classification. The adaptive healthcare system further includes processor and memory containing instructions that when carried out by the processor, cause the processor to perform various functions. More particularly, the processor is caused to detect that a proximity between the device location identifier and one of the plurality of caregiver location identifiers is within a predetermined range and determine if the detected caregiver location identifier includes the first classification or the second classification. The processor is further caused to enable at least one of the plurality of settings of the medical device based on a combination of the proximity and the determined classification of the detected caregiver location identifier.
G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
A patient support apparatus includes a frame. The frame includes a first track and a second track. An articulated deck is coupled to the frame. The articulated deck includes a head section, a seat section, a thigh section, and a foot section. The seat section includes a stationary frame coupled to the frame and a moveable frame that is moveable relative to the stationary frame. The moveable frame includes a first roller that moves along the first track and a second roller that moves along the second track when the moveable frame moves relative to the stationary frame.
A61G 7/002 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame
A61G 7/005 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame tiltable around transverse horizontal axis, e.g. for Trendelenburg position
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
A61G 7/10 - Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
A63B 21/00 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
A63B 21/068 - User-manipulated weights using user's body weight
A63B 21/16 - Supports for anchoring force-resisters
A63B 23/04 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for lower limbs
62.
DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR TRACKING AND ASSESSING A WOUND
A method for tracking and assessing a wound includes identifying a wound from an image output by a camera, identifying a set of wound features based on the image, detecting a temperature of the wound from at least one heat sensor, triggering at least one response if the wound temperature is outside of a therapeutic temperature zone, processing the set of wound features and wound temperature using machine learning, determining an optimal wound healing trajectory based on the set of wound features and the wound temperature using machine learning, predicting at least one future wound condition based on the optimal wound healing trajectory using machine learning, and displaying the optimal wound healing trajectory and the at least one future wound condition on a display.
A patient immersion sensor includes a radio detection and ranging (RADAR) apparatus to determine a time of flight (TOF) of a RADAR pulse and a reflected signal that is reflected by a patient or by a portion of a patient support surface supporting the patient. The TOF is indicative of an immersion depth or a distance toward bottoming out of a patient supported on the patient support surface, such as a mattress or a pad. The RADAR apparatus emits pulses of very short duration so as to be able to detect objects, such as a patient or a portion of a mattress or pad, at very close distances. The RADAR apparatus may use time-of-flight (TOF) between transmission of the pulse and receipt of a reflected signal to determine a distance toward bottoming out by the patient, thereby to determine if the patient is properly immersed into the patient support surface. Adjustments to inflation or deflation of one or more bladders are made to achieve a desired immersion amount within a tolerance range between upper and lower TOF thresholds.
A61B 5/0507 - Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fieldsMeasuring using microwaves or radio waves using microwaves or terahertz waves
A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
G01B 7/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
G01S 7/03 - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver
A system for mitigating violence in a clinical care environment. The system detects at least one individual who is exhibiting violent behavior. The system identifies a location of the at least one individual who is exhibiting the violent behavior based on data received from a location tracking system. The system controls operation of a first device based on the location of the at least one individual who is exhibiting the violent behavior, The system generates an alert based on the location of the at least one individual who is exhibiting the violent behavior, the alert communicated to a second device associated with a caregiver in the clinical care environment.
A time-based wireless pairing operation between a medical device, such as a patient bed, and a wall module in a patient room is initiated in response to a power plug of the medical device being plugged into a power receptacle carried by the wall module. Times determined by timers of the medical device and the wall module are compared by the wall module or by the medical device so that wireless pairing occurs only with the medical device that was plugged into the wall module. Different types of plug detectors used in the wall module to detect connection of the power plug include optical detectors, mechanical switches, and current sensors.
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or foodPrescription lists
A patient support apparatus, such as a hospital bed, includes an alert light assembly or an alert light module having separate zones that are individually illuminated to convey information regarding respective alert conditions. The zones each have indicia related to a particular condition of the patient support apparatus. The illuminated zones are each sufficiently large so as to be seen from afar, such as on the order of ten feet or more. Alternatively or additionally, a GUI of the patient support apparatus displays alert indicia as part of a screen saver. Further alternatively or additionally, the patient support apparatus illuminates an alert light in a manner indicating an optimal time for taking a patient's vital signs.
A61G 7/00 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons
A61G 7/012 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame raising or lowering of the whole mattress frame
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
A virtual reality training system for a healthcare facility is provided. The system includes a plurality of healthcare devices and a real time locating system for locating each of the plurality of devices within the healthcare facility. A learning and management system stores device data and facility data. A virtual reality application is configured for training providers in the healthcare facility based on the device data and the facility data.
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
69.
PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS HAVING GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE USING A SERIALIZER/DESERIALIZER AND A COILED CABLE
A video display interface includes a first component, such as a mattress, having a serializer. A second component, such as a handheld pendant controller for the mattress, includes a deserializer and an electronic component, such as graphical user interface having a touch screen display. The serializer converts a first plurality of signals into a serial data signal that is transmitted through at least one wire to the deserializer. The deserializer converts the serial data signal into the second plurality of signals that are transmitted to the electronic component.
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
An apparatus includes a power converter to convert incoming alternating current (AC) mains power into a direct current (DC) voltage. A linear AC pump of the apparatus has an arm that reciprocates linearly back and forth to move a pair of diaphragms to pressurize air that is output from the linear AC pump. The apparatus also includes a DC motor driver having an H-bridge that receives the DC voltage from the power converter as an input and that generates a square wave as an output that is coupled to the linear AC pump to drive the arm back and forth. The pressurized air from the linear AC pump is used to inflate one or more bladders of an air mattress, for example.
H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
A circuit for interconnecting a first controller area network (CAN) bus with a second CAN bus includes a first CAN transceiver, a second CAN transceiver, and a pair of transistors and six resistors electrically interconnecting the first and second CAN transceivers. The first CAN bus is included in a first device, such a bed to support a person or occupant, and the second CAN bus is included in a second device, such as a mattress supported by the bed. The circuit for interconnecting the first and second CAN busses is situated in an interior region of the mattress.
H03K 17/56 - Electronic switching or gating, i.e. not by contact-making and -breaking characterised by the use of specified components by the use, as active elements, of semiconductor devices
72.
PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS HAVING GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE USING A SERIALIZER/DESERIALIZER AND A COILED CABLE
A video display interface includes a first component, such as a mattress, having a serializer. A second component, such as a handheld pendant controller for the mattress, includes a deserializer and an electronic component, such as graphical user interface having a touch screen display. The serializer converts a first plurality of signals into a serial data signal that is transmitted through at least one wire to the deserializer. The deserializer converts the serial data signal into the second plurality of signals that are transmitted to the electronic component.
A method for contactless monitoring of a person. The method includes detecting, with a detector coupled to a first patient support apparatus, thermal radiation from a field of view including a second patient support apparatus. The method also includes processing data related to the thermal radiation from the field of view to determine a status of a person within the field of view.
A system for managing turn-based audio communications includes a user identity that is assignable to a communication device of a plurality of communication devices. The communication device is configured to communicate the turn-based audio communications on at least one channel. The system also includes a monitoring module that monitors at least one communication attribute of the at least one channel. Control circuitry is communicatively coupled with the monitoring module and is configured to determine a modification for the at least one channel based on the at least one communication attribute and adjust a messaging feature of the at least one channel in response to the modification. The messaging feature includes at least one of a timer for push-to-talk (PTT) messaging, a membership of the user identity to the at least one channel, and a priority level for the at least one channel.
The present disclosure relates to patient support systems, such as hospital beds, and particularly to reconfigurable patient support systems movable among a number of different positions. The present disclosure further relates to control algorithms and interfaces for use in patient support systems.
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
A61G 7/002 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame
A patient support system includes a frame assembly and a support surface system configured to support a person thereon. The support surface system includes a surface assembly including a spacer material and a thermoelectric device and a control assembly including a blower and a power source. A tether is coupled to the control assembly and the surface assembly. The tether includes an airflow channel and an electrical connection. A controller is communicatively coupled to the support surface system. The controller is configured to selectively activate a blower to direct air through the airflow channel and through the spacer material to form a microclimate management layer in the surface assembly and selectively activate a power source to drive a current through the thermoelectric device for temperature regulation.
A topper (38) for a bed extends in longitudinal and lateral directions and includes a fluid flowpath (60) for channeling fluid through the topper from an inlet (62) to an outlet (64). The flowpath is configured to distribute the fluid to a preferred target region (50) of the topper. A bed which includes the topper has a blower (72) connected to the topper inlet for supplying air (88) to the flowpath.
A47C 21/04 - Devices for ventilating, cooling or heating
A47C 27/00 - Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas
A47C 27/05 - Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with spring inlays with foamed material in top, bottom, or side layers
A patient bed has a pedal that is engaged by a user's foot to control a feature of the patient bed. The patient bed also has a user input such as a control panel or graphical user interface (GUI). The user input deploys from a storage position to a use position in response to engagement of the pedal by the user. For example, the user input deploys automatically out of a cavity in a siderail of the patient bed to a use position in response to a brake pedal of the patient bed being moved to a brake position to brake casters of the patient bed.
A61G 7/00 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons
A61G 7/005 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame tiltable around transverse horizontal axis, e.g. for Trendelenburg position
A61G 7/012 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame raising or lowering of the whole mattress frame
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
A61G 7/10 - Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or foodPrescription lists
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
G06F 3/04842 - Selection of displayed objects or displayed text elements
G08C 17/02 - Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link using a radio link
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
79.
NOTIFICATIONS BASED ON PATIENT AND CAREGIVER PROXIMITY
Apparatus is provided for monitoring a female subject. During a first menstrual cycle of the subject a computer processor predicts an upcoming ovulation of the subject, generates an output, on at least one user interface device, in response to predicting the upcoming ovulation, and receives from the subject, via the user interface device, an indication of one or more sensations that are sensed by the subject during a time period that is in temporal proximity to the predicted upcoming ovulation. During a second menstrual cycle of the subject, subsequent to the first menstrual cycle, the computer processor predicts an upcoming ovulation of the subject, at least partially based upon the indication received from the subject during the first menstrual cycle, and generates, on the user interface device, an output in response to predicting the upcoming ovulation of the subject. Other applications are also described.
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 10/00 - Instruments for taking body samples for diagnostic purposesOther methods or instruments for diagnosis, e.g. for vaccination diagnosis, sex determination or ovulation-period determinationThroat striking implements
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
A modular patient support apparatus includes mechanisms, which provide advanced kinematics for moving portions of the patient support apparatus. The patient support apparatus includes a releasing assembly connected to the head deck section that assists in the raising and lowering of the head deck section by unlocking an adjustable-length strut. The patient support apparatus includes an over-center calf deck section mechanism that assists the user in pulling or holding calf deck section up when at or near a flat position, reducing the amount of input force needed to articulate the calf deck section, and self-retracting the calf deck section down when the calf deck section is at or near the fully articulated position.
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
A modular patient support apparatus includes mechanisms, which provide advanced kinematics for moving portions of the patient support apparatus. The patient support apparatus includes a releasing assembly connected to the head deck section that assists in the raising and lowering of the head deck section by unlocking an adjustable-length strut. The patient support apparatus includes an over-center calf deck section mechanism that assists the user in pulling or holding calf deck section up when at or near a flat position, reducing the amount of input force needed to articulate the calf deck section, and self-retracting the calf deck section down when the calf deck section is at or near the fully articulated position.
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
A61G 7/002 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame
A61G 7/005 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame tiltable around transverse horizontal axis, e.g. for Trendelenburg position
82.
MATTRESS FUNCTION INDICATOR ON GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR BED
A patient support apparatus may include a mattress configured to receive a fluid from a pneumatic system, a graphical user interface, and a controller configured to control the pneumatic system and to communicate with the graphical user interface. The controller may control the graphical user interface to selectively display a home screen comprising a plurality of icons, the icons comprising a mattress function menu icon and a mattress function screen accessible via the mattress function menu icon. The mattress function screen may include at least one control input configured to activate a first state and a second state of the controller.
Embodiments disclosed include a person-support apparatus, which includes a mattress, a person-support apparatus frame, and a siderail. The siderail assembly may be pivotally coupled to the person-support apparatus frame. The siderail assembly includes a siderail, a drop surface, and a siderail adjustment mechanism. The drop surface is configured to be raised and lowered relative to a deck section of a person-support apparatus so as to widen or narrow the width of the deck section. The siderail adjustment mechanism has a rail end and a frame end. The drop surface is removably attached to the siderail. The rail end of the siderail adjustment mechanism is pivotally coupled to the siderail. The frame end of the siderail adjustment mechanism is pivotable relative to the person-support apparatus frame such that pivoting the siderail adjustment mechanism moves the siderail assembly between a raised position and a lowered position.
The present disclosure relates to a caregiver workload management system comprising at least one processing device and a memory device. The memory device stores instructions which, when executed by the at least one processing device, cause the at least one processing device to: receive healthcare facility input data relating to at least one caregiver and at least one patient; analyze the healthcare facility input data to determine at least one patient burden score; determine at least one caregiver burden score using the at least one patient burden score; and issue an alert when the at least one caregiver burden score exceeds a threshold value.
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
85.
DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS TO REMOTELY MONITOR SUBJECT POSITIONING
A method includes receiving subject training data comprising a plurality of images of subjects in a plurality of positions on a person support apparatus, labeling the plurality of images based on the positions of the subjects to generate labeled subject training data, generating synthetic training data comprising computer generated images of artificial subjects in a plurality of positions on an artificial person support apparatus, labeling the synthetic training data based on the positions of the artificial subjects to generate labeled synthetic training data, and training a machine learning model based on the labeled subject training data and the labeled synthetic training data, using supervised learning techniques, to generate a trained model to predict a subject position based on an image of the subject.
A wireless locating system and method include receiving first messages at a server. The first messages include bed location data entered manually on a user interface of a first patient bed. The first messages also include signal strength data from a plurality of wireless access points in communication with the first patient bed. A first signal strength profile for the first patient bed at a first location is built by the server. The first patient bed is removed from the first location and a second bed is moved into the first location. The second patient bed does not have manual location data entry capability. A second signal strength profile is built by the server for the second patient bed. The server compares the second signal strength profile with the first signal strength profile and determines that the second patient bed is at the first location if the second signal strength profile matches the first signal strength profile.
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
A caregiver guidance system for generating at least one clinical recommendation is disclosed. The system receives caregiver actions data associated with an experienced caregiver and patient data associated with a patient. The system analyzes the caregiver actions data to identify at least one action performed by the experienced caregiver in response to a patient event detected from the patient data. The system correlates the at least one action performed by the experienced caregiver to the patient event. The system determines a clinical recommendation based on the correlation between the at least one action and the patient event. The system determines when the patient event occurs while an inexperienced caregiver is managing the patient event. The system presents the clinical recommendation to the inexperienced caregiver.
G16H 70/20 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical references relating to practices or guidelines
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
Provided is a patient management system for sharing patient data between and among devices. A first device of a patient management system may receive, from a second device, an indication of the presence of the second device. Based at least in part on sending a request for the patient identifier to a server for information related to the second device, the first device may receive the patient identifier. The first device may then receive, from a third device, a request for the patient identifier. Based on determining that the third device is within a threshold distance from the first device, the first device may send the patient identifier to the third device.
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
A patient monitoring system includes a computing device that having a processor and a memory, the memory comprising instructions that, when executed, cause the system to receive, from a thermographic camera, at least one image corresponding to a temperature of a region of interest and a surrounding area that surrounds the region of interest; use an artificial intelligence model to analyze the at least one image; detect a difference in temperature of the region of interest relative to the surrounding area; and issue an alert related to an incontinence event when the difference in temperature exceeds a threshold value.
A patient support apparatus includes a frame assembly. The base frame includes rollers for engaging an underlying surface and an upper frame is operably coupled to the base frame. The upper frame is adjustable relative to the base frame. A step assembly is operably coupled to the base frame. The step assembly includes at least one support step operable between a deployed position and a stowed position. The support step is disposed between the base frame and the underlying surface when in the stowed position.
A61G 7/053 - Aids for getting into, or out of, bed, e.g. steps or chairs
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
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PATIENT EXPERIENCE UPDATES BASED ON ONGOING PATIENT AND CAREGIVER METRICS
A system is provided that monitors information from locating equipment and nurse call equipment and that patient satisfaction and caregiver assignments can be optimized based on a caregiver load score and a patient care experience score.
G16H 80/00 - ICT specially adapted for facilitating communication between medical practitioners or patients, e.g. for collaborative diagnosis, therapy or health monitoring
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MATTRESS WITH LOW-PRESSURE HIGH-FLOW MOISTURE MANAGEMENT
A patient support system includes a mattress having a core and a topper. The patient support system includes a pneumatic system that functions as a moisture management system with a first air mover coupled to a flow path through the topper, and a second air mover coupled to the flow path. The first air mover blows air into the air flow path of the topper and the second air mover pulls air from the air flow path of the topper.
One or more radar sensors can be used to monitor patients in a variety of different environments and embodiments. In one embodiment, radar sensors can be used to monitor a patient's movement, including movement in a patient bed and around a room. In another embodiment, a patient position can be monitored in a patient bed, which can be used as feedback for control of bladders of a patient bed. Additional embodiments are described herein.
A patient support apparatus includes a frame assembly. The base frame includes rollers for engaging an underlying surface and an upper frame is operably coupled to the base frame. The upper frame is adjustable relative to the base frame. A step assembly is operably coupled to the base frame. The step assembly includes at least one support step operable between a deployed position and a stowed position. The support step is disposed between the base frame and the underlying surface when in the stowed position.
A system is provided that monitors information from locating equipment and nurse call equipment and that patient satisfaction and caregiver assignments can be optimized based on a caregiver load score and a patient care experience score.
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
G16H 40/60 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices
G08B 25/10 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems
G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
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MATTRESS WITH LOW-PRESSURE HIGH-FLOW MOISTURE MANAGEMENT
A patient support system includes a mattress having a core and a topper. The patient support system includes a pneumatic system that functions as a moisture management system with a first air mover coupled to a flow path through the topper, and a second air mover coupled to the flow path. The first air mover blows air into the air flow path of the topper and the second air mover pulls air from the air flow path of the topper.
A61G 7/012 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame raising or lowering of the whole mattress frame
A47C 27/10 - Fluid mattresses with two or more independently-fillable chambers
A system is disclosed for generating synthetic patient data. The system includes one or more patient data monitoring devices, and a computing device that receives patient data from the one or more patient data monitoring devices. The system receives patient data from the one or more patient data monitoring devices. The system analyzes the patient data in real-time to learn one or more characteristics. The system generates synthetic patient data based on the one or more characteristics. The synthetic patient data including data representative of the patient data that is different from the patient data. The system stores the synthetic patient data in a database.
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
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Patient bed user interface having a dead front portion
An overhead arm assembly for a patient support apparatus includes a user interface device. The user interface device has a support structure for supporting a personal digital assistant and a charging port for personal digital assistant.
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or foodPrescription lists
H01R 13/713 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch the switch being a safety switch
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
Systems and methods include a control device that matches a first identifier received over its first communication channel and associated with a medical device with a second identifier received over its second communication channel as well as a receiver device that receives the second identifier from the medical device via a third communication channel from the medical device and transmits the second identifier to the control device via the second communication channel. The control device, upon determining that the first identifier received over the first communication channel, matches the second identifier received over the second communication channel and automatically pairs with the medical device associated with the matching identifier over the second communication channel.
H04W 76/11 - Allocation or use of connection identifiers
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
A system is disclosed for generating synthetic patient data. The system includes one or more patient data monitoring devices, and a computing device that receives patient data from the one or more patient data monitoring devices. The system receives patient data from the one or more patient data monitoring devices. The system analyzes the patient data in real-time to learn one or more characteristics. The system generates synthetic patient data based on the one or more characteristics. The synthetic patient data including data representative of the patient data that is different from the patient data. The system stores the synthetic patient data in a database.
G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
