In the landscape of modern healthcare architecture, the hospital bedhead beam represents far more than a simple technical component within the patient room. It is a highly integrated medical device that performs a fundamental function: concentrating lighting, power, nurse call, communication devices, and monitoring systems in a single body, significantly contributing to clinical efficiency and the psycho-physical well-being of patients.

With Lomar 360, Lomar Medical introduces a new standard in the sector, based on technological innovation, functional ergonomics, and architecture sensitive to biological rhythms.

The Bedhead Beam as a Healthcare Infrastructure: From Technical Support to Active System

Traditionally considered a passive component of patient room layouts, the bedhead is now a central node in the hospital’s technological network. Lomar Medical’s smart bedheads, thanks to their modular structure and full interoperability with Health Information Systems (HIS), play an active role in care management and the prevention of clinical errors, improving:

• Patient-perceived quality

• Operational efficiency of healthcare staff

• Compliance with safety standards and regulations

Bio Light+: Integrated Circadian Technology for Neurophysiological Well-Being

One of the most advanced features of Lomar’s bedhead is the Bio Light+ lighting system, internally developed by the R&D team. This system leverages neuroscientific evidence related to the circadian rhythm—a roughly 24-hour biological cycle that regulates sleep, alertness, hormone production, and cognitive processes.

In hospital settings, disruption of the circadian rhythm—caused by improper artificial lighting—can contribute to:

• Increased stress during hospitalization

• Reduced quality of nighttime rest

• Slower healing processes and immune response

With Bio Light+, natural and artificial light merge into a dynamic cycle, controlled by spectrum, intensity, and timing, to create a “biologically compatible” lighting environment.

Benefits:

• Enhanced environmental comfort for patients and caregivers

• Improved temporal orientation in long-term care wards

• Active support for “healing environment” protocols

Centralized Management and Automation: The ECO Function

Lomar integrates a smart control logic into its bedhead beams, accessible from central workstations (nurse station PCs or ward servers), enabling:

• Setting minimum and maximum levels for direct and indirect lighting

• Automatic day and night cycles

• One-click remote switching of all lights

This function not only reduces energy consumption but also streamlines nurses’ workflow and allows for room-by-room personalized environmental adaptation.

Outcomes:

• Certifiable energy optimization

• Reduced operational workload for staff

• Improved night-time care protocols

Epsilom Nurse Call System

Integration within the Lomar 360 ecosystem: a systemic approach

The Lomar bedhead is designed not as an isolated element but as part of an interconnected ecosystem, including:

• Epsilom nurse call system

• Corridor and room displays

• LED fixtures with adjustable spectrum

• 4-microphone intercom with intelligible audio algorithm

• NFC devices for tracking and presence

• Encrypted electronic access control

The CEDIT platform allows continuous monitoring of the diagnostics of every installed element, enabling timely interventions and reducing service interruption risks. In the event of a malfunction, alerts are issued in real time, minimizing operational impact.

A Human-Centered Approach: Technology Serving Care

The design concept behind the Lomar bedhead is inspired by person-centered care. Every element is intended to support clinical work while creating a more humane and welcoming environment for patients.

Ergonomic Features:

• Rounded profiles and clean formal design

• Antibacterial, easy-to-clean surfaces

• Inspectable technical housings

• Modular design for easy maintenance

The Lomar smart hospital bedhead represents the natural evolution of contemporary healthcare needs: integration, digitalization, environmental well-being, and safety. In a time when environmental comfort and medical technology must go hand in hand, Lomar offers a solution that is simultaneously a medical device, communication hub, logistical infrastructure, and ally for patient well-being.

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