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Huntersville, NC, February 25, 2008 — Rubbermaid Medical Solutions (RMS), the leading provider of mobile carts and mobile computing solutions for healthcare facilities, today announced the launch of a new M38 Mobile Computer Cart line featuring a powered computer cart, pre-wired computer cart and non-powered computer cart. The new line further strengthens the overall RMS product offering, which also includes medication carts, wall mounted work stations, and transfer and exchange carts.

"Our development approach was simple — we wanted the mobile computing carts to be easy to move, easy to use and easy to customize," said Jeff Chochinov, senior product manager for RMS. "We've accomplished that with this line, and are confident these carts will have a positive impact on nurse workflow and patient care, especially as hospitals move forward with patient safety initiatives like the adoption of bar code scanning at the point of care."

Key features for the M38 Mobile Computer Cart line include:

• Compact 17" x 17" base contoured to 14.5" wide at the center for easy maneuvering
  
  
• Lightweight design starting at 70 lbs
  
  
• Fully adjustable keyboard tray including 6" of height range, 180ƒ swivel and -15ƒ to +10ƒ tilt
  
  
• Work surface has a 16" range of adjustable height with a total keyboard range of 22"
  
  
• Contoured front handle that minimizes user strain when pushing cart
  
  
• Document cover that protects reference documents placed on the work surface
  
  
• Integrated keyboard light with auto shut-off feature for nighttime use
  
  
• Multiple storage options including side bins, a wire basket and a drawer with keyless entry

M38 Mobile Computing Carts also offer IT staff the integration, support and maintenance capabilities needed for quick implementation in various healthcare settings. Powered carts are UL 60601-1 certified for patient point of contact; the pre-wired cart with computer holder includes power, USB and digital video connector cables pre-wired to shorten integration time. Power system software, which comes standard, enables IT staff to wirelessly manage and monitor power status across the entire cart fleet.

"Nurses are the primary users of these carts, but IT needs were also very much a priority during the development process," added Chochinov.

All RMS products are backed by a best-in-class service guarantee that includes onsite service the next business day if needed, service call backs within two hours, help desk support, and a dedicated technical account manager and field engineer.