MEDDO CL100-3 Ceiling Track Systems Integrated into the New ICU at Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Qingpu Campus

MEDDO CL100-3 Ceiling List Hoist - Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Qingpu Campus

Providing Assistance and Support for Patient Transfers, Mobility Training, and Sit-to-Stand Training
As modern ICU design continues to focus on integrated infrastructure and optimized clinical workflows, patient transfer and mobility-support systems are becoming an important part of ICU planning.

At the new ICU of Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Qingpu Campus, MEDDO CL100-3 ceiling track systems were incorporated into the overall ICU infrastructure plan from the design stage. The project includes 14 sets of CL100-3 systems covering ICU patient rooms and connecting corridors.

The systems provide assistance and support for patient transfers, bedside activities, sit-to-stand training, and in-room mobility training, while helping maintain a clean and unobstructed ICU environment.

Integrated into the ICU Design from the Planning Stage
During the development of the new ICU, patient transfer requirements, mobility training support, and nursing workflows were considered as part of the overall planning process.

Unlike mobile equipment that occupies valuable floor space, the CL100-3 ceiling track system is ceiling-mounted and integrated into the design of ICU rooms and connecting corridors. This configuration provides a continuous support infrastructure for patient transfers and training activities without taking up additional floor space.

By incorporating the ceiling track system into the ICU layout, nursing teams can use the equipment to assist with patient transfers and support the implementation of various bedside and mobility training activities. At the same time, the ceiling-mounted design helps maintain clear nursing routes and an organized clinical environment.

Supporting Patient Transfers and Multiple Training Scenarios
The project is equipped with CL100-3 systems featuring automatic follow, Continuous Passive Motion (CPM), and reciprocal sit-to-stand training functions.

Depending on the patient’s condition, care plan, and professional assessment, the systems can provide assistance and support in the following scenarios:

Patient transfers within ICU rooms;
Mobility support between patient rooms and connecting corridors;
Bedside sitting training;
Bedside standing assistance;
Sit-to-stand training assistance;
In-room mobility and walking training support;
Assistance for nursing staff during patient handling and training activities.
For critically ill patients with limited mobility or multiple medical tubes and support devices, training activities require careful assessment, appropriate preparation, and close supervision by qualified medical professionals. The ceiling track system provides equipment assistance during these activities and helps staff carry out training procedures in a more supported and organized manner.

Supporting Training Activities from the Beginning of ICU Care
The CL100-3 system is designed to support not only routine patient transfers, but also bedside activities, sit-to-stand training, and mobility training when these activities are considered appropriate by the medical team.

From the beginning of ICU care, the system can provide an equipment foundation for staff to assist with relevant patient training activities. Its application may include support during the transition from bedside sitting to standing and from standing to in-room mobility training, subject to professional evaluation and the patient’s specific care plan.

According to the provided project case materials, the installation achieved the following:

Provided training assistance and equipment support for ICU patients from the beginning of care;
Supported the implementation of mobility training activities without occupying valuable floor space;
Integrated the ceiling track systems with the new ICU design and clinical workflows;
Established a scalable infrastructure platform for future training-support expansion.
This approach integrates patient transfer assistance and training support into the ICU’s overall spatial design and daily workflow.

Building a Future-Oriented ICU Support Infrastructure
From the application of ceiling track systems in the ICU of Shanghai Renji Hospital to the integrated planning of the new ICU at Zhongshan Hospital, the use of ceiling-mounted systems is expanding beyond routine patient transfers.

The MEDDO CL100-3 provides assistance for bedside activities, standing support, sit-to-stand training, and in-room mobility training. It also helps medical and nursing teams carry out relevant training activities in a more structured and supported environment.

At the new Qingpu Campus, the ceiling track systems are integrated with the ICU architecture, addressing the requirements of space efficiency, workflow organization, and future scalability.

By incorporating patient mobility-support infrastructure into the early stages of ICU planning, hospitals can establish a more comprehensive foundation for patient transfer assistance and training-support services.