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Infection control.


BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN Pathogen

Any agent capable of causing disease. The term pathogen is usually restricted to living agents, which include viruses, rickettsia, bacteria, fungi, yeasts, protozoa, helminths, and certain insect larval stages.
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Caltech Industries, Inc.

Midland, MI

Contact: Wendy Trefry

Ph. (800) 234-7700 Fax (989) 496-0212

E-mail: info@caltechind.com

Web: www.caltechind.com

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Safetec of America

Buffalo, NY

Contact: Richard Merlino

Ph. (800) 456-7077 Fax (716) 895-2969

E-mail: sales@safetec.com

Web: www.safetec.com

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DISINFECTION disinfection,
n the process of destroying pathogenic organisms or rendering them inert.

disinfection, full oral cavity,
n a procedure used to reduce active periodontal disease, usually completed within a certain short time frame.
, LEGIONELLA Legionella /Le·gion·el·la/ (le?jah-nel´ah) a genus of gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacteria (family Legionellaceae), normal inhabitants of lakes, streams, and moist soil; they have often been isolated from cooling-tower water,  

Safetec of America

Buffalo, NY

Contact: Richard Merlino

Ph. (800) 456-7077 Fax (716) 895-2969

E-mail: sales@safetec.com

Web: www.safetec.com

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INSTANT HAND SANITIZERS/CLEANSERS

Aplicare, Inc.

Branford, CT

Contact: Jim Durkin Jim Durkin is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 82nd District since 2006 when he was sworn in to replace Eileen Lyons after she retired mid-term. He was elected on November 8, 2006, defeating Democrat Kim Savage.  

Ph. (800) 760-3236 Fax (203) 488-1665

E-mail: customerservice@aplicare.com

Web: www.aplicare.com

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Beaumont Products, Inc.

Kennesaw, GA

Contact: John Bonham John Henry "Bonzo" Bonham (May 31 1948 – September 25, 1980) was an iconic British drummer and member of the English rock band Led Zeppelin. He was renowned for his power, speed and "feel" for the groove.  

Ph. (770) 514-9000 Fax (770) 514-7400

E-mail: jbonham@beaumontproducts.com

Web: www.citrus citrus

Any of the plants that make up the genus Citrus, in the rue family, that yield pulpy fruits covered with fairly thick skins. The genus includes the lemon, lime, sweet and sour oranges, tangerine, grapefruit, citron, and shaddock (C. maxima, or C. grandis; also called pomelo).
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Dial Corporation, The

Scottsdale, AZ

Contact: John Russell John Russell may refer to:
  • David John Russell, politician from Alberta, Canada
  • E. John Russell (1872-1965), British agriculturalist
  • John "Jack" Russell (1795-1883), enthusiastic hunter and dog breeder
  • John C. Russell (circa 1963-1994), playwright
  • John E.
 

Ph. (480) 754-6141 Fax (480) 754-2658

E-mail: russell2@dialcorp.com

Web: www.dialbcm.com

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Donovan Industries

Tampa, FL

Contact: Brian Cupari

Ph. (800) 334-4404

E-mail: marketing@dawnmist.com

Web: www.dawnmist.com

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PURELL[R] and PROVON[R]--GOJO Industries, Inc.

Akron, OH

Contact: Stacey Rege

Ph. (800) 321-9647 Fax (800) 329-4657

E-mail: reges@gojo.com

Web: www.healthcare.gojo.com

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 17

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Safetec of America

Buffalo, NY

Contact: Richard Merlino

Ph. (800) 456-7077 Fax (716) 895-2969

E-mail: sales@safetec.com

Web: www.safetec.com

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LEGIONELLA TESTING

Arc Testing Services, Inc.

Annapolis Junction, MD

Contact: Bob Whitcomb

Ph. (866) 360-0557 Fax (301) 776-1510

E-mail: arc@arctesting.com

Web: www.arctestingservices.com

Arc Testing Services specializes in assisting senior living and healthcare facilities with detecting and monitoring Legionella bacteria, which cause Legionnaires' disease Legionnaires' disease

A type of pneumonia usually caused by infection with the bacterium Legionella pneumophila, but occasionally with a related species (such as L. micdadei or L. dumoffii).
. Our nationally respected testing program offers accurate, quantitative test results from all types of sources where these bacteria can prosper, including cooling towers, domestic water systems, hot-water systems, and bathroom fixtures. Arc Testing Services is a source of valuable information about potential health risks involving Legionella in cooling or domestic water systems.

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SHARPS DISPOSAL

Medi-Dose, Inc./EPS, Inc.

Ivyland, PA

Contact: Robert Braverman

Ph. (800) 523-8966 Fax (800) 323-8966

E-mail: info@medidose.com

Web: www.medidose.com

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STERILIZERS

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

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 182

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SYRINGES, SAFETY

Terumo Medical Corp.

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.
, NJ

Contact: Audrey Taffet

Ph. (800) 283-7866 Fax (732) 302-3093

E-mail: safety.sharps@terumomedical.com

Web: www.terumomedical.com

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 93

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