Hoana Medical

Hoana Medical was a medical technology company that specialized in non-invasive, contactless patient monitoring solutions for hospital settings. The company's flagship product, the LifeBed Patient Vigilance System, utilized an under-the-mattress sensor array to continuously monitor a patient's heart rate, respiratory rate, and movement without any direct skin contact. By employing ballistocardiography and advanced signal processing, the system provided early warning signs of clinical deterioration in patients located in general medical-surgical units. In 2011, the company's assets and technology were acquired by Hill-Rom, a global leader in medical technology, to be integrated into their smart bed platforms. The technology aimed to reduce 'failure to rescue' events by providing continuous surveillance for unmonitored patients.