BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital has completed the installation of 23 new Stryker ProCuity smart hospital beds, representing another investment in patient safety, comfort and the delivery of high-quality care for the Buckhannon community.
The hospital purchased 23 Stryker ProCuity LEX beds, including 19 for the Medical-Surgical Unit and four for the Critical Care Unit. Through WVU Medicine, St. Joseph’s is able to bring advanced technology like the ProCuity beds to patients right here in Buckhannon.
The new ProCuity beds are designed with advanced safety technology to help reduce patient falls and improve mobility. Features include integrated bed-exit detection, low-height positioning, ergonomic controls for patients and caregivers and connectivity that supports more efficient clinical workflows. The beds are also designed to promote patient comfort while making it easier for caregivers to provide safe, high-quality care.
The new beds replace equipment that had reached the end of its service life. The previous beds had been in service for approximately 17 years and no longer met the hospital’s long-term needs. After being retired, the beds were sold to a third-party company for things such as nursing education.
“Providing exceptional patient care starts with giving our caregivers the right tools and technology,” said WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital Director of Nursing Karla Tucker, BSN, CCRN, NE-BC. “These new Stryker ProCuity beds enhance both patient safety and comfort while supporting our nursing staff with features that improve workflow and help us respond more quickly to our patients’ needs. This investment reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering the highest quality care close to home.”
The ProCuity platform is recognized for its emphasis on patient safety, offering technology that helps reduce fall risk while promoting early mobility — an important component of recovery for many hospitalized patients. The beds also provide caregivers with intuitive controls and advanced monitoring capabilities that help improve efficiency and support positive patient outcomes.
“This investment is another example of our commitment to continuously improving the care experience for our patients,” Tucker added. “From advanced medical technology to modern equipment that supports our clinical teams, we are always looking for ways to enhance the care we provide to our community.”
The addition of the new beds is part of St. Joseph’s Hospital’s ongoing efforts to modernize patient care areas and invest in technology that benefits both patients and health care providers.
WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital
WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital is a critical access community hospital in Buckhannon, West Virginia, operating as part of WVU Medicine. Originally established by the Pallotine Sisters, it offers 24-hour emergency care along with inpatient and outpatient services, including women’s health, for the central West Virginia region. For more information, call 304-473-2000 or visit wvumedicine.org.
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