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A patient support apparatus includes a frame having one or more sensors, a deck coupled to the frame, a mattress supported by the deck, and a controller mounted on the frame. The controller captures data of a patient resting on the mattress using the one or more sensors. The controller identifies a behavior of the patient based on the data of the patient. The controller engages the patient in a conversation about the behavior of the patient, the conversation driven by generative artificial intelligence. The controller identifies a condition of the patient based on the conversation, and generates a recommendation to relieve the condition of the patient.

A patient support apparatus includes a frame and a deck coupled to the frame. The deck is movable relative to the frame and is configured to support a mattress. At least one actuator moves at least one of the mattress and the deck to carry out a therapy or caregiver assistance function. At least one sensor detects movement of a patient supported on the mattress. The patient support apparatus detects a state of actuation of the at least one actuator, determines a type of movement of the patient based on one or more outputs of the at least one sensor, and identifies an actuation feature of the at least one actuator associated with the type of movement of the patient. The patient support apparatus recommends information about utilizing the actuation feature when the actuation feature is not utilized when the type of movement of the patient occurred.

A bed control system for controlling settings of a bed includes a bed controller that is configured to control multiple actuators of the bed. The actuators are configured to move the bed based on instructions from the bed controller. A master computing device is remote from the bed and communicatively coupled to the bed controller. The master computing device includes a memory storing a preset risk protocol and logic that, when implemented by a processor, sends adjustment instructions to the bed controller based on a comparison between multiple current bed settings of the bed and the preset risk protocol.

An apparatus for applying positive pressure nebulized liquid to a patient includes a funneled T-connector having a funnel with a first opening, a second opening, and a funnel wall extending between the first and second openings. The funneled T-connector further has a cylindrical nebulizer port that extends outwardly from the funnel wall. A nebulizer cup assembly includes a nebulizer cup to contain liquid and a nebulizer cap to removably attach to a top region of the nebulizer cup. The nebulizer cap has a cylindrical nebulizer outlet sized to removably attach to the cylindrical nebulizer port. The cylindrical nebulizer outlet extends upwardly through the nebulizer passage, beyond the cylindrical nebulizer port, and into the internal funnel space such that a top edge of the cylindrical nebulizer outlet is located within the internal funnel space.

A hose connector assembly (10) includes a connector housing (12) that defines an interface opening (14) and a hose receiver (16). A latch (18) is operably coupled with the connector housing (12) and is spring-biased to a latched position. A first hose (20) is configured to engage with the hose receiver (16) and supplies fluid to a patient support interface (22) of a patient support apparatus (24). A second hose (26) is configured to engage with the hose receiver (16) and is smaller in diameter than the first hose (20). A data line (30) is configured to engage a data interface of the patient support apparatus (24). A bottom cover (32) extends over the first and second hoses (20, 26) and a portion of the hose receiver (16) and a top cover (34) extends over the bottom cover (32) and at least partially conceals the latch (18). Fluid is configured to pass through the first and second hoses (20, 26) into the connector housing (12) in a substantially linear direction thereby minimizing noise and fluid loss of the connector assembly.

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.

A locating system (10) includes a tag (12, 42, 44) with a body (14) that has a first button (16, 80, 156) and a second button (18, 82, 156), a driver (20, 94, 230) configured to determine a type of button press of at least one of the first button (16, 80, 156) and the second button (18, 82, 156), and a control unit (22, 84, 210) in communication with the driver (20, 94, 230). The control unit (22, 84, 210) is configured to communicate the type of button press determined by the driver (20, 94, 230). The tag (12, 42, 44) also includes a transmitter (24, 74, 264) in communication with the control unit (22, 84, 210). At least one receiver (26) is configured to selectively communicate with the transmitter (24, 74, 264). A controller (28) is in communication with the at least one receiver (26). The controller (28) is configured to determine a location of the at least one tag (12, 42, 44) within a predefined area based on information from the at least one receiver (26), correlate the type of button press from the at least one tag (12, 42, 44) with a message (30), and generate a notification (32) to communicate the message (30).

A patient proning system (10) includes: a support apparatus (16) including a frame (14); a surface assembly (12) configured to be positioned on the frame (14) of the support apparatus (16), wherein the surface assembly (12) includes a pneumatic system (18) that includes bladders (20, 120, 122, 124, 126, 128, 130, 218, 236) and a pump (30) in fluid communication with the bladders (20, 120, 122, 124, 126, 128, 130, 218, 236), wherein the pump (30) is configured to adjust the bladders (20, 120, 122, 124, 126, 128, 130, 218, 236) between a deployed condition and a non-deployed condition; a controller (32) communicatively coupled to the pneumatic system (18), wherein the controller (32) is configured to: selectively control the pneumatic system (18) in a standard mode and a prone mode based on a patient support position, including adjusting the surface assembly (12) to define surface contours (330) when in the prone mode of operation; and generate at least one prone aid notification (36) that provides at least one of a reminder, instruction, alert, or information for assisting a caregiver in positioning a patient for the prone mode of operation; and a control panel (34) communicatively coupled to the controller (32), wherein the control panel (34) includes a user interface (38) configured to display a surface control screen (490), and wherein the surface control screen (490) includes a first icon (544) for activating the pneumatic system (18) to provide an alternating low pressure therapy of the surface assembly (12) in a standard mode of operation and a second icon (546) for activating the pneumatic system (18) to provide an adjusted alternating low pressure therapy of the surface assembly (12) in the prone mode of operation, and further wherein the prone aid notification (36) is configured to be communicated to the user interface (38).

A cable retention clip includes a base, a first leg extending from the base to a first end and movable between an open position and a closed position, and a second leg extending from the base to a second end. The base, the first leg, and the second leg define a channel for disposing a cable therein. The first end of the first leg is spaced from the second end of the second leg in the open position and defines an opening therebetween into the channel. The first leg engages the second leg in the closed position. A door at least partially extends across the opening when the first leg is disposed in the open position. The door is movable against a bias for inserting the cable through the opening into the channel and inhibiting removal of the cable from the channel through the opening.

Devices, and methods of implementing the devices, that can be used to prevent electrical disconnection in apparatus used in health care systems is provided. This disclosure relates to devices and methods that can increase the efficiency of patient support apparatus. The connecting device comprises an insert component that is configured to be insertable into a sleeve component. The sleeve component comprises a sleeve surface wall enclosing a sleeve open space extending from a first sleeve end to a second sleeve end and including a sleeve receiving cap on the second sleeve end with a first access port. The insert component comprises an insert surface wall enclosing an insert open space extending from a first insert end to a second insert end and including an insert receiving cap on the first insert end with a second access port. The sleeve component is attached to the insert component by a connector passing through the first and second access ports.