Equipment/supplies.FACILITY AIR CONDITIONERS Conditioners used on leather take many shapes and forms. They are used mostly to keep leather from drying out and deteriorating. A very old and widely used conditioner is dubbin. , PACKAGED TERMINAL Goodman Goodman was a polite term of address, used where Mister (Mr.) would be used today. Compare Goodwife. Goodman refers to:
Fayetteville, TN Contact: Goodman PTAC PTAC Procurement Technical Assistance Center (US DoD) PTAC Poids Total Autorisé en Charge PTAC Packaged Terminal Air Conditioning PTAC Petroleum Technology Alliance of Canada PTAC Printing Technology Association of China Sales Ph. (800) 647-2982 Fax (931) 438-2279 E-mail: ptacsales@amanahvac.com Web: www.amana-ptac.com See our ad on page 13 AIR-CONDITIONING, HEATING, & VENTILATION Comitale National, Inc. Bensalem, PA Contact: Michael J. Comitale Ph. (215) 244-9650 Fax (215) 244-9679 E-mail: cnitrufit@aol.com Web: www.comitalenational.com See our ad on page 159 Mitsubishi Electric Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (三菱電機株式会社 Suwanee, GA Contact: Michael Smith Michael or Mike Smith may refer to: Journalists
Ph. (678) 376-2900 Fax (800) 658-1458 E-mail: info@hvac.mea.com Web: www.mrslim.com AIR-PURIFICATION SYSTEMS Airistar Technologies, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control Waukegan, IL Contact: Roy Kibbe Ph. (800) 755-8006 Fax (847) 775-8019 E-mail: info@airistar.com Web: www.airistar.com BUILDING PRODUCTS Georgia-Pacific Corp. Atlanta, GA Contact: Customer Response Center Ph. (800) 284-5347 Fax (404) 487-4114 E-mail: bpcustomerresponsecenter@gapac.com Web: www.gpgypsum.com See our ad on page 49 COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, WIRELESS Dominion dominion, power to rule, or that which is subject to rule. Before 1949 the term was used officially to describe the self-governing countries of the Commonwealth of Nations—e.g., Canada, Australia, or India. Voice and Data, Inc. Richmond, VA Contact: Kimberly Ross Ph. (804) 271-6300 Fax (804) 271-7172 E-mail: kimberlyross@dominionvoiceanddata.com Web: www.dominionvoiceanddata.com Dominion Voice and Data, Inc., is a voice and data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. company specializing in retirement community communications systems In telecommunication, a communications system is a collection of individual communications networks, transmission systems, relay stations, tributary stations, and data terminal equipment (DTE) usually capable of interconnection and interoperation to form an integrated whole. , providing Avaya and Toshiba telephone systems for staff and residents, SpectraLink Wireless Telephones for mobile care managers, and Emergin integration for pull cord, pendant pendant or pendent In architecture, a sculpted ornament suspended from a vault or ceiling, especially an elongated boss (carved keystone) at the junction of the intersecting ribs of the fan vaulting associated with the English Perpendicular style. , wandering Wandering See also Adventurousness, Bohemianism, Journey, Quest. Ahasuerus German name for the Wandering Jew. [Ger. Lit. , and security systems with detailed management reports. As senior living communications specialists, we also provide big-button resident room telephones, handsets, and ringer amplifiers. NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. Unified Solutions, Inc. Irving, TX Ph. (866) 253-3374 Web: www.necunified.com/healthcare Wireless voice and data, wireless nurse call integration, wireless communication badges, consulting, implementation, and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . NEC offers comprehensive communication solutions for organizations of all sizes. * Wireless voice technologies improve response times of staff when the residents need them. * Communication management systems provide facility staff with the necessary tools to communicate effectively. NEC provides solutions from the latest in IP technologies to biometrics The biological identification of a person. Examples are face, iris and retinal patterns, hand geometry and voice. Increasingly built into laptop computers, fingerprint readers have become popular as a secure method for identification. , mobile communications, digital displays, telemedicine ("long distance" medicine) Using a videoconferencing link to a large medical center in order that rural health care facilities can perform diagnosis and treatment. A specialist can monitor the patient remotely taking cues from the general practitioner or nurse who is actually examining , network system integration, and ongoing network support. TekTone Sound + Signal Mfg., Inc. Frankiln, FL Contact: Darrin Carpenter Ph. (800) 327-8466 Fax (828) 524-9968 E-mail: tektone@tektone.net Web: www.tektone.net See our ad on page 9 COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AccuNurse--Vocollect Healthcare Systems Pittsburgh, PA Contact: Alan Letzt Ph. (877) 282-3456 E-mail: info@healthcare.vocollect.com Web: healthcare.vocollect.com AccuNurse[R] is the revolutionary 21st-century voice-activated and wireless solution to LTC LTC abbr. lieutenant colonel documentation and communications. Transform your community with AccuNurse by building teamwork (product, software, tool) Teamwork - A SASD tool from Sterling Software, formerly CADRE Technologies, which supports the Shlaer/Mellor Object-Oriented method and the Yourdon-DeMarco, Hatley-Pirbhai, Constantine and Buhr notations. , improving quality of care, and increasing efficiency. Empower empower verb To encourage or provide a person with the means or information to become involved in solving his/her own problems your staff and drive culture change with a lightweight AccuNurse headset Headphones combined with a microphone. Used in call centers and by people in telephone-intensive jobs, headsets provide the equivalent functionality of a telephone handset with hands-free operation. Many people use headsets at the computer so they can converse and type comfortably. that allows staff to listen to resident care information at any time and place--and instantly document at the point of care. Learn about our "Silent Paging" feature and interfaces between AccuNurse and your other systems and clinical software. Contact us today at Vocollect Healthcare Systems. See our ad on page 77 NEC Unified Solutions, Inc. Irving, TX Ph. (866) 253-3374 Web: www.necunified.com/healthcare Telephony Meaning "sound over distance," it refers to electronically transmitting the human voice. In the beginning, telephony dealt only with analog signals in the circuit-switched networks of the telephone companies. systems, wireless nurse call integration, consulting, implementation, and support services. NEC offers comprehensive communication solutions for organizations of all sizes. * Centrally managed phone systems allow dialing to remote facilities via extension dialing, saving hundreds in long-distance costs. * Communication management systems provide facility staff with the necessary tools to communicate effectively. NEC provides solutions from the latest in IP technologies to biometrics, mobile communications, digital displays, telemedicine, network system integration, and ongoing network support. Securitec One, Inc. Medina, OH Contact: Terry Mack Ph. (800) 860-7413 Fax (330) 239-2344 E-mail: info@securitec1.com Web: www.securitec1.com TekTone Sound + Signal Mfg., Inc. Frankiln, FL Contact: Darrin Carpenter Ph. (800) 327-8466 Fax (828) 524-9968 E-mail: tektone@tektone.net Web: www.tektone.net See our ad on page 9 FAUCETS, BASIN/TUB 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 Home Depot The Home Depot (NYSE: HD) is an American retailer of home improvement and construction products and services. Headquartered in Vinings, just outside Atlanta in unincorporated Cobb County, Georgia, Home Depot employs more than 355,000 people and operates 2,164 big-box Supply, The San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. , CA Contact: Clay Laing Ph. (800) 431-3000 Fax (800) 859-8889 E-mail: customercare@hdsupply.com Web: www.hdsupply.com See our ad on page 19 HEATING/COOLING SYSTEMS Comitale National, Inc. Bensalem, PA Contact: Michael J. Comitale Ph. (215) 244-9650 Fax (215) 244-9679 E-mail: cnitrufit@aol.com Web: www.comitalenational.com See our ad on page 159 Mitsubishi Electric Suwanee, GA Contact: Michael Smith Ph. (678) 376-2900 Fax (800) 658-1458 E-mail: info@hvac.mea.com Web: www.mrslim.com PAGING SYSTEMS AccuNurse--Vocollect Healthcare Systems Pittsburgh, PA Contact: Alan Letzt Ph. (877) 282-3456 E-mail: info@healthcare.vocollect.com Web: healthcare.vocollect.com AccuNurse[R] is the revolutionary 21st-century voice-activated and wireless solution to LTC documentation and communications. Transform your community with AccuNurse by building teamwork, improving quality of care, and increasing efficiency. Empower your staff and drive culture change with a lightweight AccuNurse headset that allows staff to listen to resident care information at any time and place--and instantly document at the point of care. Learn about our "Silent Paging" feature and interfaces between AccuNurse and your other systems and clinical software. Contact us today at Vocollect Healthcare Systems. See our ad on page 77 Wescom Products for Healthcare, Inc. Jacksonville, FL Contact: Dennis Bazemore Ph. (904) 260-3664 Fax (904) 262-3661 E-mail: dennisb@nursecall.com Web: www.nursecall.com SMOKING SHELTERS Brasco International, Inc. Detroit, MI Contact: Kevin Chown Ph. (800) 893-3665 Fax (313) 393-0499 E-mail: info@brasco.com Web: www.brasco.com TOILET BACK SUPPORT A & E Industries, Inc. Belleville, IL Contact: Arthur Hassebrock Ph. (618) 233-6176 Fax (618) 233-6176 Web: www.safebathroom.com HOUSEKEEPING/MAINTENANCE AIR FRESHENERS air freshener n → ambientador m air freshener air n → désodorisant m air freshener air n → Caltech Industries, Inc. Midland, MI Contact: Jessica Dub Ph. (800) 234-7700 Fax (989) 496-0811 E-mail: productinfo@caltechind.com Web: www.caltechind.com See our ad on page 69 Citrus II (Beaumont Products, Inc.) Kennesaw, GA Contact: Anita Dawson Ph. (770) 514-9000 Fax (770) 514-7400 E-mail: citrusii@beaumontproducts.com Web: www.citrus2.com CARTS, UTILITY Tecni-Quip Sequin se·quin n. 1. A small shiny ornamental disk, often sewn on cloth; a spangle. 2. A gold coin of the Venetian Republic. Also called zecchino. tr.v. , TX Contact: JoBeth Reilly Ph. (800) 826-1245 Fax (830) 401-0600 E-mail: sales@tqind.com Web: www.tqind.com CLEANING COMPOUNDS/SUPPLIES Citrus II (Beaumont Products, Inc.) Kennesaw, GA Contact: Anita Dawson Ph. 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Contact: Greg Hadfield Ph. (800) 279-7866 Fax (248) 855-1393 E-mail: greg@cryptonfabric.com Web: www.cryptoncare.com Crypton Care's dedicated line of upholstery upholstery, general term for household fittings, hangings, curtains, cushions, and covers. It refers to stuffed, padded, and spring-cushioned furniture, such as chairs and sofas, or to the usually decorative materials and fabrics that cover them. cleaners, leather/vinyl cleaners, and upholstery cleaning equipment is now complete with the addition of the EPA EPA eicosapentaenoic acid. EPA abbr. eicosapentaenoic acid EPA, n.pr See acid, eicosapentaenoic. EPA, n. approval on its disinfectant disinfectant, agent that destroys disease-causing microorganisms and their spores. Disinfectants, or germicides, are sometimes considered to be substances applied to inanimate bodies, whereas antiseptics, not so potent, are agents that kill microbes on living things. for Crypton Fabrics. Crypton's Disinfectant and Deodorizer deodorizer or deodorant, substance used to absorb or eliminate offensive odors. Disinfectants such as hydrogen peroxide, chlorine, and chlorine compounds eliminate odors caused by microorganisms. is a hospital-grade, registered disinfectant that cleans and disinfects on hard surfaces, as well as Crypton Super Fabrics, making Crypton Fabrics the first disinfectable fabric in the world. Enjoy a higher level of clean by implementing Crypton Care products into your maintenance programs. See our ad on page 55 HOUSEKEEPING/MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT Advanced Vapor Technologies, LLC Edmonds, WA Contact: Rick Hoverson Ph. (800) 997-6584 Fax (425) 775-1993 E-mail: vapor@advap.com Web: www.advap.com Crypton Care West Bloomfield, MI Contact: Greg Hadfield Ph. 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(800) 431-3000 Fax (800) 859-8889 E-mail: customercare@hdsupply.com Web: www.hdsupply.com See our ad on page 19 HOST Racine, WI Contact: Shelley Christensen Ph. (800) 558-9439 Fax (262) 637-0505 E-mail: askus@hostdry.com Web: www.hostcarpetcleaning.com 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 SPRAYS/DISINFECTANTS Caltech Industries, Inc. Midland, MI Contact: Jessica Dub Ph. (800) 234-7700 Fax (989) 496-0811 E-mail: productinfo@caltechind.com Web: www.caltechind.com See our ad on page 69 Citrus II (Beaumont Products, Inc.) Kennesaw, GA Contact: Anita Dawson Ph. (770) 514-9000 Fax (770) 514-7400 E-mail: citrusii@beaumontproducts.com Web: www.citrus2.com Crypton Care West Bloomfield, MI Contact: Greg Hadfield Ph. (800) 279-7866 Fax (248) 855-1393 E-mail: greg@cryptonfabric.com Web: www.cryptoncare.com Crypton Care's dedicated line of upholstery cleaners, leather/vinyl cleaners, and upholstery cleaning equipment is now complete with the addition of the EPA approval on its disinfectant for Crypton Fabrics. Crypton's Disinfectant and Deodorizer is a hospital-grade, registered disinfectant that cleans and disinfects on hard surfaces, as well as Crypton Super Fabrics, making Crypton Fabrics the first disinfectable fabric in the world. Enjoy a higher level of clean by implementing Crypton Care products into your maintenance programs. See our ad on page 55 Safetec of America, Inc. Buffalo, NY Contact: Ken Bianchi Ph. (716) 895-1822 Fax (716) 895-2969 E-mail: sales@safetec.com Web: www.safetec.com STAFF FOOTWEAR Shoes For Crews, LLC West Palm Beach, FL Contact: Sales Department Ph. (800) 218-4770 Fax (561) 227-0733 E-mail: info@shoesforcrews.com Web: www.shoesforcrews.com If slip-and-fall accidents are giving your company a financial headache, we have the cure! Shoes For Crews[R] has the most innovative slip-resistant footwear available at no cost to your company. Through our Payroll Deduction Plan, employees pay for their shoes directly from their paychecks. Moreover, if an employee happens to slip and fall while wearing our shoes, we will reimburse re·im·burse tr.v. re·im·bursed, re·im·burs·ing, re·im·burs·es 1. To repay (money spent); refund. 2. To pay back or compensate (another party) for money spent or losses incurred. your company for the cost of the 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 up to $5,000. See our ad on page 53 HEALTHCARE UNIFORMS Apparel That Works! Chesterton, IN Contact: Marci Riley Ph. (800) 347-2782 Fax (219) 929-5562 E-mail: bigsalesgy@aol.com Web: www.apparel-that-works.com TRANSPORTATION BUSES ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. Companies Faribault, MN Contact: Brenda Borwege Ph. 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