Durable Medical Equipment.BARIATRIC Bariatric Pertaining to the study, prevention, or treatment of overweight. Mentioned in: Malnutrition EQUIPMENT Aqua Bath Co., Inc. Nashville Nashville, city (1990 pop. 487,969), state capital, coextensive with Davidson co., central Tenn., on the Cumberland River, in a fertile farm area; inc. as a city 1806, merged with Davidson co. 1963. , TN Contact: Michael Michael, archangel Michael (mī`kəl) [Heb.,=who is like God?], archangel prominent in Christian, Jewish, and Muslim traditions. In the Bible and early Jewish literature, Michael is one of the angels of God's presence. Marcinek Ph. (800) 232-2284 Fax (615) 227-9446 E-mail: sales.info@aquabath.com Web: www.aquabath.com ARJO, Inc. Roselle Roselle (rōzĕl`), borough (1990 pop. 20,314), Union co., NE N.J.; set off from Linden 1890 and inc. 1894. Chiefly residential, the borough has some industry. , IL Contact: Alexis Alexis, czar of Russia Alexis (əlĕk`sĭs) (Aleksey Mikhailovich) (əlyĭksyā` mēkhī`ləvĭch), 1629–76, czar of Russia (1645–76), son and successor of Michael. LaSalvia Ph. (800) 323-1245 Fax (888) 594-2756 E-mail: info@arjousa.com Web: www.arjo.com ARJO offers a complete line of patient bathing, showering, and lift/transport systems; bariatric solutions; and accompanying skin care products for long-term Long-term Three or more years. In the context of accounting, more than 1 year. long-term 1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term. and acute care facilities. ARJO systems enhance patient care, while reducing the risk of staff back injuries, for a more efficient healthcare provider environment. See our ad on page 39 Bodyline
Bodyline, also known as fast leg theory Products International--BodyVac Division Glendale Glendale. 1 City (1990 pop. 148,134), Maricopa co., S central Ariz., adjacent to Phoenix; inc. 1910. It is located in a rich agricultural region irrigated by the Salt River project. Glendale has become one of the fastest-growing U.S. Heights, IL Contact: Greg GREG Great Egg Harbor National Scenic and Recreational River (US National Park Service) Pearson Pear·son , Lester Bowles 1897-1972. Canadian politician who served as prime minister (1963-1968). He won the 1957 Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the negotiation of a solution to the Suez crisis (1956). Ph. (630) 924-0227 Fax (630) 924-0229 E-mail: greg@bodylineproducts.com Web: bodyvacproducts.com Camtec Cambridge Cambridge, city, Canada Cambridge (kām`brĭj), city (1991 pop. 92,772), S Ont., Canada, on the Grand River, NW of Hamilton. It was formed in 1973 with the amalgamation of Galt, Hespeler, and Preston, all founded in the early 19th cent. , MD Contact: Fran Hackett Hackett may refer to: In places:
Ph. (800) 866-1156 Fax (410) 228-6403 E-mail: fhackett@camtecproducts.com Web: www.camtecproducts.com Carstone Seating & Bariatrics bariatrics /bar·i·at·rics/ (-e-a´triks) a field of medicine encompassing the study of overweight and its causes, prevention, and treatment. bar·i·at·rics n. Somerset Somerset, cities, United States Somerset. 1 City (1990 pop. 10,733), seat of Pulaski co., S Ky., in a farm, coal, and limestone area of the Cumberland foothills; inc. 1810. , KY Contact: Sales Department Ph. (888) 863-9543 Fax (606) 451-9234 E-mail: sales@carstone.com Web: www.carstone.com Dale Medical Products, Inc. Plainville, MA Contact: Allison Frazer Ph. (800) 343-3980 Fax (800) 752-1230 E-mail: info@dalemed.net Web: www.dalemed.com Health o meter Bridgeview, IL Contact: Customer Service Ph. (800) 815-6615 Fax (800) 654-7330 Web: www.healthometermedical.com See our ad on page 23 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Liko, Inc. Franklin, MA Contact: Melissa Nowitz Ph. (888) 545-6671 Fax (508) 528-6642 E-mail: info@likoinc.com Web: www.liko.com Liko specializes exclusively in healthcare lifts. We design and build our products with equal consideration for the safety and comfort of residents and the protection of caregiver care·giv·er n. 1. An individual, such as a physician, nurse, or social worker, who assists in the identification, prevention, or treatment of an illness or disability. 2. staff. Liko's offering ranges from compact, lightweight mobile lifts to high-capacity, ceiling-mounted "total lifting solutions." In addition to patient lifts, Liko offers the most extensive line of slings and lifting accessories, clinical application assistance, installation assistance, training services, and strategically located stocks of spare parts Spare parts, also referred to as Service Parts is a term used to indicate extra parts available and in proximity to the mechanical item, such as a automobile, boat, engine, for which they might be used. Spare parts are also called “spares. . TriLine Medical Van Nuys, CA Contact: Terri Greulich Ph. (800) 966-6662 Fax (800) 232-9796 E-mail: sales@trilinemedical.com Web: www.trilinemedical.com TriLine Medical is one of the nation's leading manufacturers and providers of specialty support surfaces and specialty equipment solutions. TriLine offers bariatric frames, therapeutic support surfaces, and accessories. TriLine's bariatric suites give our customers the flexibility to create their own bariatric product packages designed to meet both financial and clinical needs. Help reduce costs while ensuring optimal clinical outcomes. The TriLine difference: clinical expertise, unparalleled customer service/technical service, and dramatic cost savings. BATHING EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES Aqua Bath Co., Inc. Nashville, TN Contact: Michael Marcinek Ph. (800) 232-2284 Fax (615) 227-9446 E-mail: sales.info@aquabath.com Web: www.aquabath.com Bodyline Products International--BodyVac Division Glendale Heights, IL Contact: Greg Pearson Ph. (630) 924-0227 Fax (630) 924-0229 E-mail: greg@bodylineproducts.com Web: bodyvacproducts.com Clarion A family of application development systems for Windows from SoftVelocity, Inc., Pompano Beach, FL (www.softvelocity.com). Clarion provides a comprehensive set of tools for development, including a screen builder, 4GL and application generator. Bathware Shippenville, PA Contact: Lee Wentling Ph. (800) 576-9228 Fax (814) 226-0730 E-mail: lwentling@clarionbathware.com Web: www.clarionbathware.com See our ad on page 20 Invacare Continuing Care continuing care a professional convention that a veterinarian who is treating an animal is obliged to continue treating that case unless an arrangement is made with its custodian to transfer the care to another practitioner or to a specialist. Group St. Louis, MO Contact: Sales Department Ph. (800) 347-5440 Fax (800) 797-8402 E-mail: info_iccg@invacare.com Web: www.invacare-ccg.com See our ad on Cover 2 MasterCare Patient Equipment, Inc. Columbus, NE Contact: Diane Walkowiak Ph. (800) 798-5867 Fax (402) 563-9102 E-mail: mastercarepeinc@frontiernet.net Web: www.mastercarebath.net MasterCare Patient Equipment, Inc., is celebrating more than 10 years of manufacturing a complete line of bathing systems. MasterCare designs ergonomic ergonomic - Concerning ergonomics or exhibitting good ergonimics. and economic patient-care solutions, incorporating such features as BathAire, with a barrier-free barrier-free adjective Pertaining or referring to structural or architectural design that does not impede use by individuals with special physical needs. See American with Disabilities Act, Architectural barrier, Barrier. access, and a no-lift/low-lift bathing philosophy. With our national distribution chain, we can provide local demonstrations, in-service in-service In-service training adjective Referring to any form of on-the-job training noun In-service training of an employee training, and support after the sale. The needs of your facility, residents, and staff are our number one priority. MasterCare equipment is made in the USA. Rane Bathing Systems Ephrata, PA Contact: Joe Chesnutt Ph. (888) 880-7373 Fax (717) 733-3947 E-mail: info@ranetubs.com Web: www.ranetubs.com Rane Bathing Systems is putting a fresh new look to bathing in the institutional setting. The trend is to more homelike environments in which bathing can be a more enjoyable experience. Rane delivers, with beautiful systems that offer function with style. Choices include side door access, state-of-the art lifting and transfer systems, and air spa with the latest features. Rane also has walk-in walk-in A new brokerage customer who simply walks into the office. Although walk-ins are generally assigned to brokers, they have the right to specify a preferred broker. tubs and tub/shower combinations suitable for independent living. Vancare, Inc. Aurora Aurora, cities, United States Aurora (ərôr`ə, ô–). 1 City (1990 pop. 222,103), Adams and Arapahoe counties, N central Colo., a growing suburb on the east side of Denver; inc. 1903. , NE Contact: Patrick Vanderheiden Ph. (800) 694-4525 Fax (402) 694-3994 E-mail: pvancare@hamilton Hamilton, city, Bermuda Hamilton, city (1990 est. pop. 3,100), capital of Bermuda, on Bermuda Island. It is a port at the head of Great Sound, a huge lagoon and deepwater harbor protected by coral reefs. .net Web: www.vancare.com The VERA VERA Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms VERA Virtual Electronic Resource Access VERA Vienna Environmental Research Accelerator VERA Verzeichnis Edv-Relevanter Akronyme (German: Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms; website) [TM] Lift, VANDER-LIFT[TM], and VANDER-TRACK[TM] are the smart choices for nursing staff, risk managers, and maintenance professionals. With proper use, Vancare's lifts reduce back injuries, resulting in less sick leave and fewer workers' compensation workers' compensation, payment by employers for some part of the cost of injuries, or in some cases of occupational diseases, received by employees in the course of their work. claims and liability insurance premiums. With the safety and comfort of your residents and staff in mind, Vancare offers its VANAIR Recumbent recumbent /re·cum·bent/ (re-kum´bent) lying down. re·cum·bent adj. Lying down, especially in a position of comfort; reclining. Bathing system. The Vancare Five-Position Recumbent/Supine Lift offers superior safety, comfort, and convenience features. See our ad on page 41 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING blood glucose monitoring Sugar monitoring Lab medicine The periodic testing of serum glucose in Pts known to have DM. See Bedside glucose monitoring, Beta cell implants, Diabetes, Glucometer, Glycosylated hemoglobin, Non-Invasive glucose monitoring. EQUIPMENT Hypoguard Edina, MN Contact: Michelle Dumonceaux Ph. (800) 818-8877 Fax (952) 646-3210 E-mail: info@hypoguard.com Web: www.hypoguard.com Roche Diagnostics Roche Diagnostics Division is a subsidiary of Hoffmann-La Roche which manufactures equipment and reagents for research and medical diagnostic applications. Internally, it is organized into six major business areas: Roche Applied Science, Roche Centralized Diagnostics, Roche Indianapolis, IN Contact: Melissa Cheeks Ph. (317) 521-2000 Fax (317) 521-7066 Web: www.roche-diagnostics.us COAGULATION coagulation (kōăg'y  lā`shən), the collecting into a mass of minute particles of a solid dispersed throughout a liquid (a sol), usually followed by the precipitation or MONITORING EQUIPMENT
Roche Diagnostics Indianapolis, IN Contact: Melissa Cheeks Ph. (317) 521-2000 Fax (317) 521-7066 Web: www.roche-diagnostics.us LIFTS ARJO, Inc. Roselle, IL Contact: Alexis LaSalvia Ph. (800) 323-1245 Fax (888) 594-2756 E-mail: info@arjousa.com Web: www.arjo.com ARJO offers a complete line of patient bathing, showering, and lift/transport systems; bariatric solutions; and accompanying skin care products for long-term and acute care facilities. ARJO systems enhance patient care, while reducing the risk of staff back injuries, for a more efficient healthcare provider environment. See our ad on page 39 Beyond Barriers Forest Lake, MN Contact: Blair Ferguson Ph. (800) 561-2223 Fax (651) 464-7318 E-mail: blairf@beyondbarriers.com Web: www.beyondbarriers.com Invacare Continuing Care Group St. Louis, MO Contact: Sales Department Ph. (800) 347-5440 Fax (800) 797-8402 E-mail: info_iccg@invacare.com Web: www.invacare-ccg.com See our ad on Cover 2 Liko, Inc. Franklin, MA Contact: Melissa Nowitz Ph. (888) 545-6671 Fax (508) 528-6642 E-mail: info@likoinc.com Web: www.liko.com Liko specializes exclusively in healthcare lifts. We design and build our products with equal consideration for the safety and comfort of residents and the protection of caregiver staff. Liko's offering ranges from compact, lightweight mobile lifts to high-capacity, ceiling-mounted "total lifting solutions." In addition to patient lifts, Liko offers the most extensive line of slings and lifting accessories, clinical application assistance, installation assistance, training services, and strategically located stocks of spare parts. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Progressive Healthcare Systems, Inc. Fort Worth, TX Contact: Steve Hullum Ph. (800) 762-2005 Fax (817) 738-2399 E-mail: shullum@prohealth-care.com Web: www.prohealth-care.com SMT (1) (Surface Mount Technology) See surface mount. (2) (Station ManagemenT) An FDDI network management protocol that provides direct management. Only one node requires the software. SMT - Station Management Health Systems Detroit Lakes Detroit Lake, a reservoir formed by the Detroit Dam on the North Santiam River, is a popular fishing and recreational area 46 miles (74 km) SE from Salem, Oregon.[1][2] The lake is adjacent to Oregon Route 22. , MN Contact: Customer Service Ph. (800) 725-7761 Fax (888) 385-2345 E-mail: sales@smths.com Web: www.smths.com Sunrise Sunrise, city (1990 pop. 64,407), Broward co., SE Fla., a residential suburb 8 mi (13 km) W of Fort Lauderdale; inc. 1961 as Sunrise Golf Village. It is a major office and commercial center and the site of Sawgrass Mills, one of the largest malls in the United States. Medical, Long-Term Care long-term care (LTC), n the provision of medical, social, and personal care services on a recurring or continuing basis to persons with chronic physical or mental disorders. Division Stevens Point Stevens Point, city (1990 pop. 23,006), seat of Portage co., central Wis., on the Wisconsin and Plover rivers; inc. 1858. The major industries are insurance and the manufacture of wood products, cheese, furniture, and fishing equipment. The Univ. , WI Contact: Customer Care Ph. (800) 826-0270 Fax (800) 457-8827 E-mail: sunrise_ltc@sunmed.com Web: www.sunrisemedical-ltc.com Sunrise Medical manufactures LTC-specific products: everything from beds to resident room furnishings furnishings the extra type or quantity of hair on the head, tail, ears or legs, specified for a particular breed. For example, the feathers in setters, the beard in Bearded collies, the eyebrows in Schnauzers. , to dining area furniture, to patient lifters. Our signature brands, Joerns[R] and Hoyer[R], are some of the most trusted and recognized in the industry. Leading the market with innovative products such as the UltraCare[R] bed and the Hoyer[R] Professional Series lifts and slings, we are constantly striving to design and develop products to improve the lives of residents and help protect caregivers. See our ad on page 3 SureHands Lift & Care Systems Pine Island Pine Island is the name of several places in the North America: Islands
Contact: Sales Department Ph. (800) 724-5305 Fax (845) 258-6634 E-mail: information@surehands.com Web: www.surehands.com T.H.E. Medical Barrie, ON Contact: Randy Smith Randy Smith can refer to any of the following people:
Ph. (800) 565-7075 Fax (705) 733-3432 E-mail: thesales@themedical.com Web: www.themedical.com See our ad on page 21 Vancare, Inc. Aurora, NE Contact: Patrick Vanderheiden Ph. (800) 694-4525 Fax (402) 694-3994 E-mail: pvancare@hamilton.net Web: www.vancare.com The VERA[TM] Lift, VANDER-LIFT[TM], and VANDER-TRACK[TM] are the smart choices for nursing staff, risk managers, and maintenance professionals. With proper use, Vancare's lifts reduce back injuries, resulting in less sick leave and fewer workers' compensation claims and liability insurance premiums. With the safety and comfort of your residents and staff in mind, Vancare offers its VANAIR Recumbent Bathing system. The Vancare Five-Position Recumbent/Supine Lift offers superior safety, comfort, and convenience features. See our ad on page 41 LIFTS, CEILING ARJO, Inc. Roselle, IL Contact: Alexis LaSalvia Ph. (800) 323-1245 Fax (888) 594-2756 E-mail: info@arjousa.com Web: www.arjo.com ARJO offers a complete line of patient bathing, showering, and lift/transport systems; bariatric solutions; and accompanying skin care products for long-term and acute care facilities. ARJO systems enhance patient care, while reducing the risk of staff back injuries, for a more efficient healthcare provider environment. See our ad on page 39 Beyond Barriers Forest Lake, MN Contact: Blair Ferguson Ph. (800) 561-2223 Fax (651) 464-7318 E-mail: blairf@beyondbarriers.com Web: www.beyondbarriers.com Guldmann, Inc. Tampa, FL Contact: Linda Bowman Ph. (800) 725-7761 Fax (813) 880-9558 E-mail: lb@guldmann.net Web: www.guldmann.com Guldmann has been recognized as a leader in lifting technology for more than 25 years, supplying the highest quality equipment at affordable prices. Lift equipment provides a safe and comfortable transfer for both the patient and caregiver. Lift equipment combined with staff training can reduce patient falls, reduce workers' comp comp See comparison. injuries, and help you hire and retain experienced staff. Liko, Inc. Franklin, MA Contact: Melissa Nowitz Ph. (888) 545-6671 Fax (508) 528-6642 E-mail: info@likoinc.com Web: www.liko.com Liko specializes exclusively in healthcare lifts. We design and build our products with equal consideration for the safety and comfort of residents and the protection of caregiver staff. Liko's offering ranges from compact, lightweight mobile lifts to high-capacity, ceiling-mounted "total lifting solutions." In addition to patient lifts, Liko offers the most extensive line of slings and lifting accessories, clinical application assistance, installation assistance, training services, and strategically located stocks of spare parts. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SureHands Lift & Care Systems Pine Island, NY Contact: Sales Department Ph. (800) 724-5305 Fax (845) 258-6634 E-mail: information@surehands.com Web: www.surehands.com MEDICAL EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES Direct Supply Milwaukee, WI Ph. (800) 634-7328 Fax (800) 770-1707 E-mail: deardirect@directs.com Web: www.directsupply.net See our ad on Cover 4 Ferris Manufacturing Corp. Chicago, IL Contact: Customer Service Ph. (800) 765-9636 E-mail: info@polymem PolyMem® the Pink Dressing®, space-age dressing Wound care A dressing containing a cleanser, moisturizer and refined cornstarch, for treating diabetic ulcers PR Newswire 5/12/97. See Wound care. .com Web: www.polymemshapes.com See our ad on page 109 Posey A posey can be a flower bouquet. As a surname it is of French and English origins, originating and or derived from the greek word Desposyni. People whose surname is or was Posey include:
Arcadia, CA Contact: Gustavo Pennock Ph. (800) 447-6739 Fax (800) 767-3933 E-mail: orders@posey.com Web: www.posey.com See our ad on page 43 Smart Caregiver Corp. Petaluma, CA Contact: Customer Service Ph. (707) 781-7450 Fax (707) 781-7440 E-mail: sales@smartcaregivercorp.com Web: www.smartcaregivercorp.com See our ad on page 160 SureHands Lift & Care Systems Pine Island, NY Contact: Sales Department Ph. (800) 724-5305 Fax (845) 258-6634 E-mail: information@surehands.com Web: www.surehands.com ZEVEX Incorporated Salt Lake City, UT Contact: Customer Service Ph. (801) 264-1001 Fax (801) 264-1057 E-mail: sales@zevex.com Web: www.zevex.com MOBILITY AIDS Mobility Transfer Systems, Inc. North Billerica, MA Contact: Thomas (language) Thomas - A language compatible with the language Dylan(TM). Thomas is NOT Dylan(TM). The first public release of a translator to Scheme by Matt Birkholz, Jim Miller, and Ron Weiss, written at Digital Equipment Corporation's Cambridge Research Laboratory runs Leoutsakos Ph. (978) 667-2767 Fax (978) 663-6424 E-mail: info@mtsmedequip.com Web: www.mtsmedequip.com See our ad on page 158 OXYGEN EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES Vascular vascular /vas·cu·lar/ (vas´ku-ler) 1. pertaining to vessels, particularly blood vessels. 2. indicative of a copious blood supply. vas·cu·lar adj. PRN (PRiNter) The DOS name for the first connected parallel port. See DOS device names. Tampa, FL Contact: Greg Grambor Ph. (800) 886-4331 Fax (800) 339-8132 E-mail: info@medsupplyoftampa.net Web: www.vascularprn.com See our ad on page 158 RESIDENT-HANDLING EQUIPMENT Air Movement Technologies, Inc. N. Syracuse, NY Contact: John McAuley Ph. (800) 317-9582 Fax (315) 452-3316 E-mail: sales@airmovementtechnologies.com Web: www.airmovementtechnologies.com Bodyline Products International--BodyVac Division Glendale Heights, IL Contact: Greg Pearson Ph. (630) 924-0227 Fax (630) 924-0229 E-mail: greg@bodylineproducts.com Web: bodyvacproducts.com SCALES Detecto Scale Webb City Webb City may refer to:
Contact: Lance Lihou Ph. (800) 641-2008 Fax (417) 673-5001 E-mail: detecto@cardet.com Web: www.detecto.com America's name brand for healthcare scales for more than 100 years, Detecto is dedicated to the development of quality products designed and manufactured to meet specific requirements of the healthcare industry. From Detecto's traditional physician's scale to our latest electronic scale with multifunction digital indicator, we have a model to fit your needs. All are built with both patient and operator in mind when it comes to comfort, style, and ease of use. See our ad on page 45 Health o meter Bridgeview, IL Contact: Customer Service Ph. (800) 815-6615 Fax (800) 654-7330 Web: www.healthometermedical.com See our ad on page 23 Scale-Tronix, Inc. White Plains, NY Contact: Carolyn Lepler Ph. (800) 873-2001 Fax (914) 948-0581 E-mail: sales@scale-tronix.com Web: www.scale-tronix.com Tanita Corp. of America, Inc. Arlington Heights Arlington Heights, village (1990 pop. 75,460), Cook county, NE Ill., a residential suburb of Chicago; founded 1836, inc. 1887. Its manufactures include machinery, drugs and medical equipment, and metal fabrication. Arlington Park racetrack is there. , IL Contact: Dan McNulty Ph. (847) 640-9241 Fax (847) 640-7978 E-mail: 4health@tanita.com Web: www.tanita.com SHOWER/COMMODE CHAIRS ARJO, Inc. Roselle, IL Contact: Alexis LaSalvia Ph. (800) 323-1245 Fax (888) 594-2756 E-mail: info@arjousa.com Web: www.arjo.com ARJO offers a complete line of patient bathing, showering, and lift/transport systems; bariatric solutions; and accompanying skin care products for long-term and acute care facilities. ARJO systems enhance patient care, while reducing the risk of staff back injuries, for a more efficient healthcare provider environment. See our ad on page 39 SHOWER UNITS/SUPPLIES Aqua Bath Co., Inc. Nashville, TN Contact: Michael Marcinek Ph. (800) 232-2284 Fax (615) 227-9446 E-mail: sales.info@aquabath.com Web: www.aquabath.com Beyond Barriers Forest Lake, MN Contact: Blair Ferguson Ph. (800) 561-2223 Fax (651) 464-7318 E-mail: blairf@beyondbarriers.com Web: www.beyondbarriers.com Clarion Bathware Shippenville, PA Contact: Lee Wentling Ph. (800) 576-9228 Fax (814) 226-0730 E-mail: lwentling@clarionbathware.com Web: www.clarionbathware.com See our ad on page 20 URINALYSIS urinalysis (y  r'ənăl`ĭsĭs), clinical examination of urine for the purpose of medical diagnosis. TESTING EQUIPMENT
Roche Diagnostics Indianapolis, IN Contact: Melissa Cheeks Ph. (317) 521-2000 Fax (317) 521-7066 Web: www.roche-diagnostics.us WHEELCHAIR wheel·chair or wheel chair n. A chair mounted on large wheels for the use of a sick or disabled person. wheelchair, n ACCESSORIES Air Movement Technologies, Inc. N. Syracuse, NY Contact: John McAuley Ph. (800) 317-9582 Fax (315) 452-3316 E-mail: sales@airmovementtechnologies.com Web: www.airmovementtechnologies.com Budget Medical Parts & Supply Dardanelle, AR Contact: Customer Service Ph. (800) 733-1852 Fax (888) 667-0050 E-mail: bmps@centurytel.net Web: www.budgetmedicalparts.com Posey Company Arcadia, CA Contact: Gustavo Pennock Ph. (800) 447-6739 Fax (800) 767-3933 E-mail: orders@posey.com Web: www.posey.com See our ad on page 43 Skil-Care Corp. Yonkers, NY Contact: Arnold Silverman Ph. (800) 431-2972 Fax (914) 963-2567 E-mail: customerservice@skil-care.com Web: www.skil-care.com WHEELCHAIRS Direct Supply Milwaukee, WI Ph. (800) 634-7328 Fax (800) 770-1707 E-mail: deardirect@directs.com Web: www.directsupply.net See our ad on Cover 4 Invacare Continuing Care Group St. Louis, MO Contact: Sales Department Ph. (800) 347-5440 Fax (800) 797-8402 E-mail: info_iccg@invacare.com Web: www.invacare-ccg.com See our ad on Cover 2 SMT Health Systems Detroit Lakes, MN Contact: Customer Service Ph. (800) 725-7761 Fax (888) 385-2345 E-mail: sales@smths.com Web: www.smths.com WHEELCHAIR WASHERS Medco Equipment, Inc. New Brighton New Brighton, village (1990 pop. 22,207), Ramsey co., SE Minn., a suburb of Minneapolis–Saint Paul; inc. 1891. Its manufactures include metal products, machinery, and leather. A theological seminary is there. , MN Contact: Phillip Brooksbank Ph. (800) 717-3626 Fax (651) 639-8685 E-mail: medcoequipment@email.msn.com Web: www.medcoequipment.com Medco Equipment's multipurpose mul·ti·pur·pose adj. Designed or used for several purposes: a multipurpose room; multipurpose software. multipurpose Adjective wheelchair washer washer Orthopedics A flattened disk of metal with a central hole used to distribute stress under a screw head to prevent thin cortical bone from splitting; serrated washers are used to affix avulsed ligaments, small avulsion fractures or comminuted fractures to the cleans and sanitizes two wheelchairs in five minutes. Commode commode Piece of furniture resembling the English chest of drawers, used in France from the late 17th century. Most had marble tops, and some were fitted with pairs of doors. chairs, shower chairs, walkers, trash cans In the Macintosh, a simulated garbage can used for deleting files and folders. The trash can keeps the files intact in case the user wants to restore them, but can be "emptied" from time to time to save disk space. , heating vent grills, window screens, etc., clean up beautifully at the touch of one button. Free 30-day trial and delivery--rent, lease-purchase, or purchase. Independent lab confirms 99.9% bacteria reduction with just one wash. More than 1,300 customers nationwide and in Canada. See our ad on page 151 WHIRLPOOLS ARJO, Inc. Roselle, IL Contact: Alexis LaSalvia Ph. (800) 323-1245 Fax (888) 594-2756 E-mail: info@arjousa.com Web: www.arjo.com ARJO offers a complete line of patient bathing, showering, and lift/transport systems; bariatric solutions; and accompanying skin care products for long-term and acute care facilities. ARJO systems enhance patient care, while reducing the risk of staff back injuries, for a more efficient healthcare provider environment. See our ad on page 39 Clarion Bathware Shippenville, PA Contact: Lee Wentling Ph. (800) 576-9228 Fax (814) 226-0730 E-mail: lwentling@clarionbathware.com Web: www.clarionbathware.com See our ad on page 20 MasterCare Patient Equipment, Inc. Columbus, NE Contact: Diane Walkowiak Ph. (800) 798-5867 Fax (402) 563-9102 E-mail: mastercarepeinc@frontiernet.net Web: www.mastercarebath.net MasterCare Patient Equipment, Inc., is celebrating more than 10 years of manufacturing a complete line of bathing systems. MasterCare designs ergonomic and economic patient-care solutions, incorporating such features as BathAire, with a barrier-free access, and a no-lift/low-lift bathing philosophy. With our national distribution chain, we can provide local demonstrations, in-service training, and support after the sale. The needs of your facility, residents, and staff are our number one priority. MasterCare equipment is made in the USA. T.H.E. Medical Barrie, ON Contact: Randy Smith Ph. (800) 565-7075 Fax (705) 733-3432 E-mail: thesales@themedical.com Web: www.themedical.com See our ad on page 21 |
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