Clinical Software in Nebraska

Centese is a medical technology company specializing in intelligent digital solutions for post-operative surgical drainage in cardiothoracic surgery. Founded in 2015 and based in Omaha, Nebraska, Centese develops FDA-cleared systems that enhance patient safety and clinical decision-making following cardiac and thoracic procedures. The company's flagship product, Thoraguard, is an automated chest tube management system that addresses critical challenges in post-operative recovery, including drainage complications, extended hospital stays, and labor-intensive nursing workflows. Thoraguard delivers real-time monitoring of drainage volume and air leak rates with 24-hour trend analysis, features the first and only automated clog clearance system for chest tubes, and provides digital alerts for unexpected disruptions. The system is designed as a compact, all-in-one platform for both cardiac and thoracic surgical populations. Centese has treated nearly 15,000 patients and is expanding across U.S. hospitals with plans to enter the European market.

Securitas Healthcare (formerly STANLEY Healthcare) is a healthcare technology solutions provider serving over 15,000 hospitals and senior living communities worldwide. The company specializes in real-time location systems (RTLS), emergency/nurse call management, wander management, and infant protection systems. Key offerings include the AeroScout RTLS platform for asset tracking and environmental monitoring; Arial Emergency and Nurse Call system with 2-way voice communication; WanderGuard BLUE for behavioral health and dementia care; and Hugs infant protection and mother/infant matching. Solutions address patient and resident safety, asset management, staff protection, and operational efficiency. The company provides analytics, environmental monitoring, fall detection (Foresite), and workplace violence prevention tools designed to enhance caregiver productivity and care environment optimization.