Hausted started in 1949 and sold in 1998 to STERIS Corporation. Through an acquisition from STERIS Corporation in February 2010, Hausted Patient Handling Systems, LLC emerged with a renewed focus and direction. As a leading manufacturer and supplier of patient handling equipment, Hausted offers innovative solutions to healthcare needs through a vast and versatile product offering including a multi-functional range of stretchers, chairs and specialty products which provide flexibility, reliability, durability and innovation with patient flow in servicing every area of the acute care and surgical center markets. Hausted's focused foresight in meeting caregiver and patient needs will help ensure caregiver and patient safety - safety with positive solutions and outcomes.