Dr. P. Phillips Hospital upgrades nearly 300 beds

Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital has upgraded its beds and technology to make patients' stay more comfortable. 

Hospital team members started a large-scale project to upgrade nearly 300 beds in various hospital units with new, state-of-the-art models that are designed to improve comfort and safety for patients. 

The beds feature pressure-relief gel mattresses, patient controls connected to the nurse call system as well as safety enhancements including a bed sensor that can reduce a fall risk. 

Orlando Health is donating the original beds to multiple local charities. 

“Upgrading to these advanced beds represents our commitment to maintaining a safe environment that promotes healing and comfort,” said John Silenzio, director of environmental services at Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, who spearheaded the upgrade project. “It takes an incredible amount of collaboration from our team members to implement a project of this size while continuing to provide the excellent, compassionate care they do every day.”