A hospital lift is a vertical lift that transports patients, equipment, and materials between floors in hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities. Hospital lifts are also known as bed lifts, patient lifts, or bed hoists. Hospital lifts are designed to be sturdy, resistant to corrosion and wear, and easy to maintain. They are often equipped with center opening telescopic power operated doors for easy use by patients. Hospital lifts can come in different sizes to meet the needs of the facility. For example, busy, high-rise buildings may need large, high-speed lifts, while calmer wards in low-to-medium-rise buildings may not have the same needs. In addition to hospital lifts, many medical facilities also need additional lifting equipment like patient lifts. Patient lifts are assistive devices that help patients move between a bed and a chair or other resting places. They can be sling lifts or sit-to-stand lifts, and can be operated electrically.