The S3 and S3 EX beds delivers intuitive, advanced technology with a focus on patient and caregiver safety and ease of use. The S3 beds provide programs and processes that help minimize the risk of never events while supporting a higher quality of care. The beds monitor patient position in three zones and 30-degree Head Of Bed angle to reduce the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia. One-hand operation of siderails, center-mounted brake, one-touch in-bed scale, and superior ergonomics help to reduce bending and twisting that can injure caregivers.