Patient care device integration with a hospital bed

US10016325B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Hill-Rom Services, Inc. · US

Inventors

• David L. Ribble · Indianapolis, US
• Nicholas A. Mann · Cincinnati, US
• Brian L. Lawrence · Cincinnati, US
• Kristen M. Emmons · Batesville, US
• Eric D. Agdeppa · Cincinnati, US
• Michael S. Hood · Batesville, US
• Robert M. Zerhusen · Cincinnati, US
• Joshua P. Lingenfelser · Fuquay-Varina, US
• Steven A. Dixon · Riverview, US
• Ryan S. Severns · Grand Rapids, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 27, 2017
• Grant date: Jul 10, 2018
• Expiry date: Apr 27, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G16H10/60
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Catheter monitor integration with patient support systems, such as patient beds, and with other healthcare communication systems including hand hygiene systems is provided. A patient bed that transmits bed data and catheter monitor data is disclosed. When catheter tubing is connected to a catheter monitor integrated into a patient bed, the bed automatically implements a falls prevention protocol. A countdown timer pertaining to removal of catheter tubing from a patient is displayed on one or more display devices. Monitoring for caregiver handwashing compliance in connection with use of a catheter monitor or a catheter kit is also provided.