HONOLULU (July 8, 2014) -- Tripler Army Medical Center here has completed the installation of 41 patient lift systems into private and semi-private patient rooms to enhance staff and patient safety, ...

Caring for individuals with mobility issues can be challenging. Family members, caregivers, and healthcare workers are constantly looking for ways to ensure the safety and comfort of those in their ...

Hillrom, a medical devicemaker based in Chicago, has recalled its patient overhead lift device after multiple reports of serious injuries and two patient deaths. Hillrom is recalling its Liko ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . From the start of rehabilitation, it took a median of 1 day for patients given a mobile patient lift to stand vs ...

In a hospital work-day, nurses typically each lift a total of 1.8 tons, equivalent to a small car. This heavy lifting to move patients can cause injuries to the nurses, clinical staff and patients. We ...

ELYRIA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Invacare Corporation (NYSE: IVC) announced the U.S. introduction of its Birdie™ Evo XPLUS, an innovative patient lift solution for the post-acute care setting. With its ...

The medical center is saving money. Employees are avoiding injury. Future nurses are getting early exposure to hospital work. And patients are appreciative. It is all the result of the newly ...