Serving the Mountain West

Mountain American MedicalIndependent Equipment Distributor for the Mountain West

Bed systems, therapeutic surfaces, safe patient handling, wound care, and spinal cord injury support — delivered with clinical training, rental flexibility, and VA/DoD procurement expertise.

Beds + Surfaces + Lifts

Comprehensive acute and long-term care equipment from leading manufacturers

Stage I–IV

Advanced wound care and pressure injury prevention support when you need it

Regional

Rapid-deployment rental fleet across the Mountain West

VA

Government & procurement expertise built in

Our Core Clinical Focus Areas

Medical equipment and support for complex patient populations

We equip hospitals, long-term care facilities, and government facilities across the Mountain West with bed systems, therapeutic surfaces, safe patient-handling equipment, and clinical training — matched to your patient acuity and program goals.

Wound Care

Real-Time Pressure Visualization

Bedside, color-mapped interface pressure imaging that shows caregivers exactly where risk is building — before injury occurs.

Therapeutic Support Surfaces

Advanced foam and integrated bed systems engineered for Stage I–IV ulcers, flaps, and grafts.

Clinical Education & Wound Rounds

On-site clinical specialists and structured staff training to embed best practice at the bedside.

Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Support

Specialized Bed Systems

Hospital and long-term care electric beds and bariatric-rated frames purpose-built for SCI populations.

Safe Patient Handling & Lifts

Powered and manual patient lifts, including bariatric-rated systems, that protect patients and caregivers alike.

Positioning & Bariatric Solutions

Positioners, overlays, and bariatric surfaces to reduce shear, redistribute pressure, and support mobility.

Approved Manufacturer Partner

Featured Joerns Healthcare Products

Mountain American is an authorized distribution partner for Joerns Healthcare, a trusted name in therapeutic support surfaces, bed systems, and safe patient handling. Explore the product lines we stock and service across the Mountain West.

EasyCare®

Fully configurable bed ideal for care facilities of any size.

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UltraCare® XT

Best-in-class ergonomics with simplified controls.

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Joerns WeCare® Full-Electric

Easy to transport and setup split-frame.

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RC 750

750 lb capacity bed frame with 3 function control, split frame mobility.

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RC Ultra Hi-Lo 850

Lowers to 9.5", total lock and steer lock casters.

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RC 1000

Economical 1000 lb capacity bed frame with five function electric control.

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Bari10A

1000 lb safe working load, elevates comfort and efficient transfer.

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BariMatt 1000 Plus

Expandable bariatric foam mattress, 6 configurations.

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Joerns AssetCare™

Comprehensive healthcare equipment maintenance and service program for any make/model bed frame, mattress, or lift — regardless of manufacturer.

Joerns Connexio®

HealthTech platform

  • Chronic Care ManagementCoordinated management of complex, long-term patient care.
  • Asset ManagementReal-time monitoring and control of equipment across your facility.
  • Digital Wound ImagingDetects bacterial burden in wounds through digital imaging analysis.
Clinical Training

Training Resources for Your Care Team

Mountain American provides hands-on inservice support and works with Joerns Healthcare to keep your staff trained on bed systems, support surfaces, and safe patient handling equipment.

Joerns Training Video Library

Browse the full collection of manufacturer training and inservice videos covering assembly, operation, troubleshooting, and best practices for Joerns bed systems, surfaces, and patient handling products.

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On-Site Clinical Education

Need tailored training for your facility? Our clinical team can deliver bedside inservices, wound rounds, and safe patient handling programs built around your workflow and equipment mix.

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Service & Technical Support

For equipment service requests, technical questions, or troubleshooting assistance, contact our support team directly.

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Clinical Resources

Guides, Studies & Downloads

Practical tools and clinical evidence to support your team's decision-making.

Support Surface Selection Guide

Choosing the right therapeutic surface by patient risk and acuity.

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Pressure Injury Stages Reference

Clinical reference chart for Stage I–IV pressure injury identification.

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NPUAP Support Surface Standards — Quick Guide

Summary of the NPUAP Support Surface Standards Initiative terms and definitions.

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A Clean Transfer

Best practices for safe, hygienic patient transfers.

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10 Steps to Maintain Sling Safety

Inspection and safe-use checklist for patient lift slings.

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Joerns Solution Brochure

Full product line overview brochure.

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Dolphin® FIS® 5000 Study

Clinical study on the Dolphin Fluid Immersion Simulation system.

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White Paper: Healthcare Beds — How Low Is Too Low?

Bed height and fall-risk clinical guidance.

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P.R.O. Matt Case Study Poster

SAWC clinical case study poster.

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Preventing Feeding Tube Complications

White paper on feeding tube complication prevention.

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Dolphin Case Study (Jacqui Fletcher)

Clinical case study on Dolphin FIS outcomes.

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Falls Management Overview

Overview of falls prevention program and equipment.

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Serving Those Who Served

Dedicated support for the VA system

Our federal contracting fluency simplifies acquisition for VA facilities — from GPO vehicles to simplified acquisition thresholds — so your clinical leaders can focus on veteran care, not paperwork.

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Federal Contracting Fluency

Deep familiarity with federal and DoD procurement processes and requirements.

GPO & Contract Vehicles

Established GPO and VA contract vehicles to streamline acquisition.

Simplified Acquisition

We handle the paperwork and timelines so your clinical team doesn't have to.

Veteran-Focused Outcomes

Equipment matched to the specific needs of veteran patient populations.

Why Mountain American

An independent partner, not another vendor

We're an independent distribution agency loyal to patient outcomes — not to one manufacturer's quota. That independence lets us recommend the right surface, bed, or lift for the patient in front of you.

Deep Clinical Relationships

Two decades of trust with clinicians, materials managers, and administrators across the region.

VA & Government Procurement

Fluent in the contract vehicles and processes that matter to federal facilities.

Localized, Dedicated Support

Regional teams and rental fleet — not a distant national account rep.

Outcomes-Driven Selection

As an independent distributor we recommend what fits your patients, not one manufacturer's quota.

Leadership

Two decades of clinical trust, one modern engine for growth

Jeffrey and Ryan Guptill bridge deep clinical infrastructure experience with modern, tech-forward operations across the Mountain West and Pacific Northwest.

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Jeffrey Guptill

Founder & Senior Clinical Advisor

A proven track record in medical device sales, capital equipment procurement, and therapeutic surface distribution. Jeffrey has cultivated deep relationships across hospital and long-term care networks and brings extensive experience navigating VA and DoD facility procurement.

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Ryan Guptill

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Brings a background in enterprise software sales and revenue operations, applying SPIN Selling and Skip Miller methodologies. Ryan drives automated CRM workflows and modern, tech-forward operational scaling across the business.