Smart Solutions for Maintenance Teams: Unlocking the Benefits of Umano Connect with UmanoLocation

In the fast-paced environment of healthcare facilities, maintenance teams play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations. Their responsibility in maintaining hospital beds and other critical equipment not only enhances patient care but also boosts staff efficiency. However, inefficiencies in equipment management can lead to significant waste. A recent investigation revealed that a major U.S. hospital suffered a substantial financial loss because they were "unable to locate" a total of 383 assets, with an estimated value exceeding $11 million¹. Addressing these challenges, Umano Medical innovative solutions, Umano Connect with UmanoLocation, present benefits for maintenance teams, transforming how hospital beds are managed and maintained.

Pinpointing Beds with UmanoLocation

Efficient management of hospital beds is one of the primary challenges for maintenance teams, particularly in large facilities where locating equipment can be both time-consuming and frustrating. On average, nursing staff spend 21 minutes per shift searching for equipment²—a significant drain on time that could be better spent on patient care. This issue is compounded by the critical need for the right bed, such as bariatric beds, to prevent complications like pressure injuries.

UmanoLocation adds a powerful new capability to the Umano Medical ecosystem, delivering centimeter-level accuracy. This precision is particularly valuable in environments like shared patient rooms or storage areas, where locating equipment can be especially tricky.

Key benefits of UmanoLocation for maintenance staff include:

•  Accurate Bed locating: Quickly identify the exact position of a bed, whether it’s in a patient room or parked in a storage zone.
•  Simplified Setup and Operation: Anchors are easy to install on walls or ceilings and, once configured, require minimal effort to maintain.
•  No Batteries or Wi-Fi Dependency: Unlike traditional systems, UmanoLocation operates without the need for batteries or Wi-Fi, reducing technical complexities.

By streamlining the bed tracking process, UmanoLocation frees up time for maintenance teams, allowing them to concentrate on higher-priority tasks that directly support patient care.

^{1 Open Access Government. (n.d.). Effective medical bed tracking: Using technology for the adoption of effective medical bed tracking. Retrieved from https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/effective-medical-bed-tracking/63401/}

^{2 Open Access Government. (n.d.). Effective medical bed tracking: Using technology for the adoption of effective medical bed tracking. Retrieved from https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/effective-medical-bed-tracking/63401/}

Reducing Technological Burden

Introducing new technology often raises concerns about added maintenance responsibilities. UmanoLocation is designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind. It requires no batteries or Wi-Fi connectivity. Once the anchors are installed and configured, the system operates independently, eliminating the need for frequent updates or interventions.

This maintenance-free design ensures reliable bed tracking with minimal effort from staff. Maintenance teams can rely on UmanoLocation’s robust performance to ensure seamless bed management, thereby helping healthcare facilities operate smoothly and efficiently.

Proactive Maintenance and Monitoring

Umano Connect elevates ook snow hospital beds into connected equipment that remotly communicates valuable and timely information. This connectivity allows maintenance teams to access Maintenance Errors, Location History, and more from anywhere. By providing near real-time insights into bed conditions, Umano Connect helps prevent issues before they occur.

Simplified and Scalable Installation

Setting up UmanoLocation is a simple and efficient process designed to cause minimal disruption. Anchors, which are essential for the location system, can be installed in various locations within the facility, and additional Anchors can be easily added or replaced as needed.

Umano Medical supports this process with their UmanoCares service, providing 24/7/365 technical support and same-day parts shipping. Their dedicated project managers ensure a smooth transition during the installation of new equipment, offering on-site support to minimize disruption and ensure everything is set up correctly.

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Conclusion

In an environment where time and precision are essential, Umano Connect with UmanoLocation offers comprehensive solutions for hospital bed

management. By simplifying precise bed locating, reducing technological burdens, and providing proactive monitoring, these smart systems not only elevate the efficiency of maintenance teams but also enhance overall hospital operations. The seamless installation process, combined with Umano Medical dedicated support, ensures that maintenance teams can quickly integrate these solutions with minimal disruption. As healthcare facilities continue to evolve, Umano Connect with UmanoLocation are poised to play a pivotal role in optimizing patient care and supporting the teams that make it all possible.

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