Durable Medical Hospital Beds

Medicare typically covers basic hospital beds under Part B as durable medical equipment when deemed medically necessary and prescribed by a physician. Coverage requires that the patient meets specific clinical criteria, such as needing specialized head or foot elevation or frequent body repositioning that standard beds cannot provide. Patients or providers must consult Medicare guidelines or authorized medical equipment suppliers for coverage determinations.

The durable medical hospital beds in this lineup support various weight requirements. For example, the Descend Ultra-Low Floor Bed accommodates a maximum patient weight of 375 lb with a safe working load up to 395 lb. The Ai1 All-In-One Expandable Low Bed accommodates a 550 lb patient weight capacity with a safe working load rating of 600 lbs.

The Descend Ultra-Low Floor Bed provides electric height adjustment that lowers to 2.7 inches from the floor and adjusts up to a high position of 25 inches. This ultra-low floor positioning is specifically designed for fall prevention and falls management in individuals at risk of roll-out injuries or unassisted bed exits.

The Ai1 All-In-One Expandable Low Bed features an expandable platform frame measuring 35 inches to 48 inches in width and 80 inches to 88 inches in length. It accommodates mattress sizes from 36 inches to 48 inches wide by 80 inches to 88 inches long, functioning as a versatile or bariatric-capable platform without requiring separate frame equipment.

These bed systems include multiple safety measures. The Descend features four individually locking castors and a 9V battery back-up for emergency lowering during power failure. The Ai1 bed includes center lock and steer casters, a 3-zone bed exit alarm for early fall detection, an integrated patient scale, nurse call connectivity, and both electric and manual CPR release mechanisms.

Both bed frames offer extensive positioning capabilities. The Descend features a back rest adjustable from 0 to 70 degrees, a foot rest adjustable from 0 to 30 degrees, and 14-degree Trendelenburg and Reverse Trendelenburg positioning. The Ai1 offers 70-degree head angle adjustment, 35-degree knee angle adjustment, chair and contour positioning, and 14-degree Trendelenburg tilt.