December 2, 2022 – Umano Medical announces that the ook snow ALL with Pilot Drive, the first powered-drive system to offer an unmatched combination of low height, underbed clearance, and maneuverability, has received an Innovative Technology designation from Vizient, Inc., the largest healthcare performance improvement company in the country. Umano Medical exhibited the ook snow ALL with Pilot Drive at the Vizient Innovative Technology Exchange on Oct. 17 in Dallas.
Each year, healthcare experts serving on Vizient member-led councils review select products and technologies for their potential to enhance clinical care, patient safety, healthcare worker safety or to improve business operations of healthcare organizations. Innovative Technology designations are awarded to previously contracted products to signal healthcare providers the impact of these innovations on patient care and business models of healthcare organizations.
The Pilot Drive adds mobility, patient safety and product performance without compromise to Umano Medical’s most versatile bed, the ook snow ALL. With its controlled driving force, variable speed capabilities and intuitive controls, healthcare teams can now feel confident and in control when moving patients during intrahospital transportation.
The ook snow ALL with Pilot Drive offers game-changing standardization possibilities throughout all care settings, including bariatric, med-surgical, and palliative care units. Institutions can save on equipment handling time, clear storage space, and eliminate rental costs.