Taylorville Memorial Hospital has upgraded its Acute Care unit with 25 new inpatient beds, funded by the Taylorville Memorial Foundation at a cost of $206,200.

The new beds feature enhanced safety measures, including additional alarms, light reminders, and locks to prevent the head of the bed from being lowered beyond a safe angle. These upgrades are designed to improve patient safety and comfort while assisting nurses in providing quality care.

President and CEO of Taylorville Memorial Hospital says these beds will offer enhanced features to keep patients safe and comfortable along with alarms that will assist nurses with providing safe care.  She says she greatly appreciates the support from Foundation donors and is proud of the local support from donors towards patient care. 

Additional features include lights at the foot of the bed for quick status updates, alarms, adjustable side rails, and the ability to extend bed length for taller patients. The new design also accommodates lift equipment and bedside tables for easier use.

For more information about the Taylorville Memorial Foundation, visit memorial.health/tmf.