Patient support with improved control

A patient support apparatus comprising:

• a frame to support a patient support surface and a patient;
• a footboard coupled to said frame;
• a device associated with said patient support apparatus to monitor or control a plurality of parameters associated with said patient support apparatus;
• a patient support controller in communication with said device, said patient support controller mounted at said patient support apparatus;
• a display mounted at said footboard, said patient support controller in communication with said display, wherein said patient support controller is operable to generate a dynamic icon at said display;
• a first alert light positioned adjacent a first corner of a foot end of the frame;
• a second alert light positioned adjacent a second corner of the foot end of the frame;
• and
• a user interface in communication with said patient support controller, said user interface operable to monitor a first parameter and to adjust a second parameter, wherein the first alert light and the second alert light are adapted to be selectively activated by said patient support controller based at least in part on the first parameter, and wherein said dynamic icon comprises a graphical representation of said second parameter and provides visual feedback of any adjustment to the second parameter.