Ferno - Washington, Inc.Established 1955 70 Weil Way Wilmington, OH 45177 Phone: (800) 733-3766 . Fax: (937) 382-1191 Web site: www.ferno.com In a rented building, armed with some used equipment and a right-hand man, Richard Ferneau founded Ferno Manufacturing. The year was 1955 and the building was a two-story, white painted brick in Staunton, Ohio. Ferno Manufacturing got its start making cots and stretchers for mortuaries MORTUARIES, Eng. law. These are a sort of ecclesiastical heriots, being a customary gift claimed by and due to the minister, in many parishes, on the death of the parishioner. 2 Bl. Com. 425. and ambulances. Ambulance cots sold for $200 to $400 in those days. In the early 1970s, Ferno began manufacturing medication carts under a private label for Euclid Medication Cart Company. The medication carts were used in both the hospital and 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. industries. In 1990, Ferno purchased a division of the Swedish company Kebo and began distributing bathing, lift and transfer products for long-term care. Recently, Ferno's emphasis has been on the lift and transfer market. Ferno has developed the Ferno Injury-Free program in an effort to improve long-term care. The program is designed to reduce back injuries for caregivers. Ferno claims that the use of this program with the Ferno lift provides a safer environment for the 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. and resident and lowers the cost of care through a reduction in worker's compensation claims. Ferno believes that the future of long-term care is bright. As a result of the demographic "bulge Bulge A slang term used to describe a rapid advance in prices within the commodities market. Notes: A bulge is similar to a rally on equity exchanges. See also: At The Market, Bear, Break, Bull, Buoyant, Congestion, Rally Bulge " caused by the baby boomer baby boomer also ba·by-boom·er n. A member of a baby-boom generation. Noun 1. baby boomer - a member of the baby boom generation in the 1950s; "they expanded the schools for a generation of baby boomers" boomer generation, Ferno is expecting increasing numbers of people over the next 20 to 30 years who will require long-term care. The company thinks this will create many opportunities. For example, multiple niches will be available in home care, assisted living as·sist·ed living n. A living arrangement in which people with special needs, especially older people with disabilities, reside in a facility that provides help with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication. , subacute subacute /sub·acute/ (-ah-kut´) somewhat acute; between acute and chronic. sub·a·cute adj. Between acute and chronic. and acute care. Ferno knows that the challenge will be in providing long-term care at a reasonable cost, which is profitable to both providers and suppliers to the marketplace. The company would like future historians to refer to Ferno as an entrepreneurial company that has developed innovative products and programs, supplied them at reasonable prices and delivered them on time. Ferno asserts that the products supplied increase the quality and value of life for caregivers and those they serve. |
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