Abstract: A convenience bar assembly for a hospital bed includes a generally U-shaped member including two arms adapted for generally vertical orientation and a horizontal cross-member connecting the arms. The lowermost ends of the arms of the U-shaped member are attached to opposite sides of a bed so that the horizontal member is oriented over the bed transversely. A horizontal support bar is swingably connected to the horizontal cross-member so that the horizontal support bar hangs below the horizontal cross member when the horizontal support bar is at rest.