Hospitals are getting more crowded and healthcare experts are warning that has serious consequences for the quality of patient care. A new study published in JAMA Network projects that by 2032, ...

The dire shortage of pediatric hospital beds plaguing the nation this fall is a byproduct of financial decisions made by hospitals over the past decade, as they shuttered children's wards, which often ...

A scared parent rushes their toddler with a barking cough to the nearest hospital in the middle of the night. After initial stabilization, the doctor recommends an overnight hospital stay for ...

Curious about hospital bed mattresses? Thinking of purchasing one? Read on to find out everything you need to know before buying one. Hospital beds are commonly used for people with limited or no ...

Hospital bed counts can provide a granular measurement when assessing health system size. There are about 920,000 staffed beds across U.S. hospitals. In conversation, hospital leaders express ...

Effie Schnacky was wheezy and lethargic instead of being her normal, rambunctious self one February afternoon. When her parents checked her blood oxygen level, it was hovering around 80% – dangerously ...

Chicago-based medical products manufacturer Hill-Rom Holdings is launching a new generation of hospital beds equipped with heart and respiratory rate sensors. Using EarlySense technology, Centrella ...

In the current Covid-19 environment, more adult children are bringing mom or dad home from a facility (whether permanently or just for a visit) and requiring a hospital bed. If you've never needed a ...

Hospital overcrowding has become one of the most pressing challenges facing Ireland's healthcare system. The post How Renting Home Hospital Beds Could Alleviate Overcrowding in Hospitals in Ireland ...