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Hillrom Smart Bed Systems

by Baxter International Inc
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Quick facts
VendorBaxter International Inc
Year launchedN/A
StatusActive
Location1 Baxter Pkwy Deerfield, IL 60015
Countries servedGlobal
Languages20
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierNO
Free trialNO
Contact salesYES

About Hillrom Smart Bed Systems

Hillrom’s Smart Bed Connectivity software transforms standard patient furniture into a powerful, automated diagnostic resource.

Hillrom’s Smart Bed Connectivity software transforms standard patient furniture into a powerful, automated diagnostic resource. Its true value lies in its automated fall-prevention workflows, touch-free vital monitoring, and intelligent alarm routing via the Voalte app, which actively protects patients while mitigating alarm fatigue. While the financial investment is considerable and ties facilities to the proprietary Hillrom/Baxter ecosystem, the platform sets the gold standard for clinical error reduction, workflow optimization, and early patient risk identification in large acute care hospitals.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Allows updates and diagnostics without requiring physical room visits.
  • Eliminates manual weight and angle inputs, saving time and removing errors.
  • Smart alarm routing sends clear notifications directly to the assigned nurse.
  • Auto-arming exit triggers keep fragile patients continuously monitored.
Cons
  • Demands highly secure, stable enterprise Wi-Fi networks to prevent drops.
  • Requires structured onboarding to get floor staff fully proficient with touch-screen controls.
  • Delivers peak functional value only when paired with expensive Hillrom bed frames.
  • High up-front implementation costs limit accessibility for smaller clinics.

Features

Key features

Voalte Unified Care Communication

Forwards critical, contextual alarms directly to targeted caregivers' smartphones to reduce response time and eliminate overhead noise.

Patient Deterioration Analytics

Aggregates real-time patient vital trends to instantly update Early Warning Scores (like MEWS/SIRS), transforming reactive monitoring into proactive clinical intervention.

SmartCare Remote Management

Enables biomedical engineers to remotely push firmware upgrades, monitor asset locations, and run diagnostic error checks without entering patient zones.

Automated Bed Exit Risk Protocols

Instantly and automatically arms the bed’s exit sensors the moment a designated high-risk patient returns to bed.

Contact-Free Continuous Monitoring

Tracks a patient’s heart and respiratory rates wirelessly through sensors placed beneath the mattress without requiring body-worn patches or wires.

Additional features

Contact-Free Vital Tracking

Continuously monitors cardiac and respiratory rates without skin contact, tracking running trends to catch subtle shifts early.

Enhanced 3-Mode Bed Exit Alarms

Features variable sensitivity thresholds (Position, Exiting, Out of Bed) with intelligent silencing and auto-reset mechanisms.

SafeView+ Visual Floor Projection

Projects clear color-coded safety indicators directly onto the room floor, allowing staff to verify bed safety metrics from a distance.

Early Warning Scoring (MEWS/SIRS) Generation

Automatically populates clinical warning frameworks using synchronized live vital signs and EMR inputs.

SmartCare Remote Calibration

Allows remote configurations, software modifications, and asset locating to maximize device availability.

Automated EMR Charting Sync

Electronically pushes patient weight, head-of-bed angle, and exit parameters straight into health records to cut charting workloads.

Verbal Safety Guidance Prompts

Emits clear spoken phrases (e.g., "Brake not set") to warn patients and update floor teams locally.

Microclimate Airflow Management

Adjusts airflow surfaces automatically to clear excess heat and moisture from the skin to mitigate pressure injuries.

Weight-Based Pressure Offloading

Dynamically alters air bladder density beneath the patient to distribute weight evenly and minimize shear.

WatchCare Incontinence Notification

Instantly notifies nurses of wetness events using specialized sensor sheets to preserve skin health.

Experience Pod Entertainment Interface

Connects patients to bedside media hubs while retaining easy access to nurse call modules.

IntelliDrive Powered Transport Support

Integrates motor-assisted bed steering analytics to safeguard staff against strain during patient moves.

Graphical Caregiver Interface (GCI)

Features a responsive, intuitive touch-control screen directly mounted to the bed frame for effortless bedside setup.

Enterprise Fall Risk Scorecarding

Delivers historical dashboards of alarm metrics, assisting managers in auditing protocol adherence across the hospital network.

Enterprise Fall Risk Scorecarding

Delivers historical dashboards of alarm metrics, assisting managers in auditing protocol adherence across the hospital network.

ReadyConnect Bluetooth Pairing

Provides wireless data transmission by simply plugging the bed power line into the wall, eliminating data cables.

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
20
Interface languages
11
Billing currencies

Interface languages

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