A user module (42) for a patient support apparatus (10) is provided. The user module has a user interface operably coupled thereto. The user interface includes an input device (48) and an output device (46). The output device includes a visual display including textual and non-textual elements. The non-textual elements include enhanced, graphical, and animated portions relating to one or more operational features of the patient support or to a person positionable on the patient support. The input device includes one or more touch sensors corresponding to defined regions of the visual display.
