About

OUR VISION:

HoverTech is committed to our history of caring for and improving the well-being of others.

We innovate to help advance patient outcomes by elevating patient dignity and comfort, preventing pressure injuries and supporting early mobility, while protecting the health of caregivers by eliminating injuries though advancements in Safe Patient Handling and Mobility solutions. 

We educate, support, and learn with our healthcare partners. Preventing injuries is our top priority.

OUR START:

HoverTech was established in 1997 by founder and President, David T. Davis. Dave started HoverTech International in a little home in east Allentown, PA, working 24/7 to make and sell his product, the HoverMatt® Air Transfer Mattress. With a passion for helping people, he knew that he could make a difference in the lives of patients and caregivers with this technology.

TODAY:

HoverTech, an Etac company, is a leader in pressure injury prevention and safe patient handling and mobility for acute care and outpatient and home healthcare. HoverTech, creator of the HoverMatt® Air Mattress has changed the lives of patients and caregivers worldwide. We positively impact over 35,000 lives a day and growing – impacting over 20 people a minute.

HoverTech acute care products (e.g., HoverMatt PROS, HoverMatt SPU, HoverSling, HoverJack) are used hospital wide from the Emergency Department to the Intensive Care Unit to Labor and Delivery and the Operating Room. Our focus is on preventing staff musculoskeletal injuries, supporting patient safety and mobility while providing targeted interventions to address moisture, mobility, as well as friction & shear in order to maintain skin integrity to reduce the incidence of pressure injuries.

Patient handling and mobility products (e.g., Molift sit-to-stand aids Molift floor and ceiling lifts, Etac mobile shower commode chairs) are used across multiple care settings to provide a safe, consistent, and ergonomic method with which to transfer and lift individuals to prevent injuries to patient and staff.

Etac, Kista – Sweden, is a world-leading developer of innovative assistive devices and safe patient handling equipment and mobility products. Since 1973, Etac has been committed to improving quality of life for the individual, family members and caregivers. This commitment continues today, as it will in the future.  Today, Etac is a global, multi-national company in over 70 countries. Etac has grown by acquiring companies who share our commitment and approach to innovation.  The result is a unique portfolio of highly specialized product brands, Molift, Etac Clean and Immedia, all designed with the same dedication to form, function, and people.

In 2019, Etac made a significant investment in HoverTech. Etac brands Molift, Etac Clean and Immedia are now being offered in North America under HoverTech sales and marketing team. The combination of these world leading brands provides a consistent and safe experience across all care settings.

INDUSTRY ADVOCATE:

Dave supported the creation of the first Safe Patient Handling Association to further education and certification standards within the medical community. He was presented with the 2016 Safe Patient Handling Advocacy Award by the Association of Safe Patient Handling Professionals. He currently holds 18 patents for safe patient handling devices and has several other patents pending. His philanthropic contributions include charitable donations that support nursing education and community programs.

Supports Safe Patient Handling recommendations and guidelines for increased healthcare worker safety from OSHA, AORN, NAON, NIOSH and ANA