Hill-Rom, Batesville, Ind, has received the 2008 Therapy Times Most Valuable Products award for Respiratory Therapy for the Wrap APU Vest and The Vest® System. The award recognizes products that have had the greatest influence on today’s therapy profession through their innovation, practicality, and usefulness.

“Hill-Rom’s commitment to enhancing outcomes for patients and their caregivers is exemplified in products like The Vest System and The Wrap SPU Vest. Hill-Rom is proud to receive the 2008 Therapy Times Most valuable Products award for Respiratory Therapy,” says Kim Dennis, group vice president, Post Acute Care at Hill-Rom.

“We are particularly excited that the award is based upon the nomination and responses of therapists in the field,” says Chad Boerst, vice president, Post Acute Care at Hill-Rom.

The Wrap SPU Vest is a single patient use disposable product intended to minimize the risk of cross contamination. The Vest Airway Clearance System is used in conjunction with the Wrap SPU Vest, and is intended to help patients with respiratory conditions clear airway secretions.