Optimizing Hospital Beds to Improve Patient Outcomes

Q: What new technologies are being incorporated into modern hospital beds, and how do they support patient recovery?

A: We are actively engaged in continuous education around today’s hospital environment. It is increasingly evident that clinical support technologies must not only prioritize the patient’s comfort and well-being, but also ease the workload and protect the health of the clinical staff providing care. Our comprehensive approach views the patient and healthcare team as an interdependent system, where improvements in care conditions lead to better outcomes for both.

1. Early Mobilization
Early mobilization is a clinical practice aimed at initiating patient movement as early as possible—even in intensive care units. This strategy helps reduce risks such as ventilator-associated pneumonia, muscle atrophy, deep vein thrombosis, and delirium.
LINET solutions—such as beds with progressive verticalization and posture-change assistance—enable safe and effective patient mobilization. They also ease the workload for healthcare personnel by reducing physical strain and occupational hazards, while accelerating the patient’s functional recovery.

2. 30-Degree Lateral Positioning
Controlled 30° lateral positioning is a recommended technique for preventing pressure injuries and improving pulmonary ventilation in patients with limited mobility.
LINET beds are equipped with automatic or assisted lateral positioning systems that place the patient in this position with precision and consistency. This reduces pressure on critical areas without compromising stability or comfort, while minimizing physical strain on healthcare staff.

3. Active Mattresses for Pressure Injury Prevention
Active pressure-alternating mattresses are essential for high-risk patients, as they continuously redistribute pressure, stimulate circulation, and help prevent pressure injuries.
LINET offers advanced systems featuring micro-pumping technology, sensors, and automatic modes that adapt to each patient. These solutions provide highly effective active prevention and clinical support, facilitating monitoring and reducing the need for manual interventions by clinical staff.

Q: What sets LINET Group apart from its competitors in the hospital bed market?

A: LINET Group is the only company exclusively dedicated to the manufacturing of hospital beds. While our competitors also manufacture hospital beds, they do so as part of broader product portfolios. When they allocate a fixed R&D budget, it is distributed across multiple categories. In contrast, we devote 100% of our investment and efforts to improving beds, stretchers, and chairs.

This specialization has enabled LINET to hold more than 70 active patents and maintain a consistent pace of innovation, focused on the real-world needs of hospitals, clinics, and healthcare professionals.

Q: What products is LINET Group currently developing for intensive care patients?

A: In recent years, we have focused on early mobilization. An ICU patient can lose up to 2% of muscle mass per day. At that rate, mobilization cannot be delayed.

Our lateralization technology, active mattresses, and positioning solutions—when combined with the efforts of hospital physiotherapy teams—enable physical activity from the earliest stages, ranging from passive stimulation to active exercises performed directly in the bed.

Our beds and platforms are designed to support early mobilization, preserve muscle tone, and prevent cognitive deterioration. In doing so, patients are better prepared to stand and move independently sooner. Today, the hospital bed is not just a place for rest—it is an active tool for recovery.

Q: What strategies has LINET Group implemented to support home care?

A: The homecare segment represents a significant opportunity to improve the quality of life for patients with chronic conditions or limited mobility by providing more personalized and cost-effective care than traditional hospitalization.

However, it faces several key challenges:

• A lack of awareness and understanding of the value of home-based care

• Insufficient regulation and certification, leading to uncertainty

• Limited access to financing and health insurance coverage for home treatments

• A need for specialized training and technical support, particularly in less urbanized areas

At LINET, we believe that overcoming these barriers is essential to expanding the reach and impact of our Homecare solutions. We are committed to offering reliable technology, comprehensive support, and working in partnership with institutions to foster a safe, efficient culture of home-based care.

Q: What technological advancements are expected to shape the future of hospital beds?

A: At LINET, we are already redefining what a hospital bed can be. Our current platforms integrate advanced clinical technologies that enable continuous patient monitoring, automatic adjustment of therapeutic positions, clinical event documentation, and activation of clinical alerts. These capabilities have transformed the bed into an active tool for patient care.

Looking ahead, we remain committed to evolving in step with advances in medicine. Artificial intelligence will play a key role in further enhancing our solutions by incorporating tools that:

• Detect clinical patterns in real time

• Automatically adjust positions and protocols

• Predict risks and recommend timely interventions

• Integrate seamlessly into increasingly connected hospital ecosystems, enabling more informed and precise decision-making

Our vision is clear: to continue developing intelligent solutions that support, protect, and accelerate patient recovery while strengthening and simplifying the work of healthcare professionals.

At LINET, we firmly believe that artificial intelligence will not replace human care—it will enhance it. And we are building that future today.

Q: How does LINET Group ensure that its technology addresses the practical needs of healthcare professionals?

A: LINET Group is a company of nurses, made for nurses—as our slogan says, “nurses for nurses.” Every piece of technology we develop is born from the experience of healthcare professionals.

For instance, our beds offer lateral tilt at both 15° and 30°. While the 30° tilt promotes pulmonary aeration, the 15° tilt reduces the physical effort required of nursing staff by up to 70% when repositioning patients or changing linens.

This functionality helps prevent injuries among staff, who face long shifts and physically demanding tasks. It also reduces absenteeism and stress within clinical teams. In summary, our technology aims to improve both patient outcomes and the quality of life for healthcare professionals.

Q: How does LINET Group plan to expand its presence and influence in the Mexican healthcare market?

A: During my tenure, I have worked to position LINET as a benchmark for quality, innovation, and trust within Mexico’s healthcare sector. My vision is for LINET to remain top of mind for institutions across the country, becoming the natural and preferred choice for hospital solutions.

I want LINET to have a strong presence at every major negotiation table, with the commercial and strategic capabilities to compete and lead. This legacy is not just about results—it's about building a solid brand and a well-prepared team that ensures sustained growth and a positive impact on healthcare in Mexico.

LINET Group is a leading global supplier of hospital and nursing beds. Its portfolio includes solutions for intensive care, products for regular in-bed treatment, and special beds for nursing homes and long-term care facilities.