Resident care guide.Introduction Welcome to our Special Purchasing Guide, this one devoted to Resident Care products. Similar in format to our annual BUYERS GUIDE, this guide will direct you to an array of products and clinical resources used in resident care and provide you with easy access to further information about the items of interest to you. It is intended to be informative and useful to your entire staff. We are pleased to provide this service to our readers on a more specialized and frequent basis. Please let me know if you have any comments or suggestions for this and future Special Purchasing Guides. John C. Guyot guy·ot n. A flat-topped submarine mountain. [After Arnold Henri Guyot (1807-1884), Swiss-born American geologist and geographer. , Publisher Phone: 216-391-9100, ext. 228 Fax: 216-391-9200 E-mail: jguyot@vendomegrp.com AIR PURIFICATION 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 Clean Air Systems Engineering, Inc. Aiken, SC Contact: Jo Whitson Ph. (803) 641-6000 Fax (512) 727-3094 E-mail: info@airscrub.com Web: www.airscrub.com Increase profits and occupancy by eliminating odors Odors anosmia Medicine. the absence of the sense of smell; olfactory anesthesia. Also called anosphrasia. — anosmic, adj. halitosis bad breath; an unpleasant odor emanating from the mouth. and disease-causing microorganisms with our advanced technology. Reduce the risk of viral infections viral infection, n an infection by a pathogenic virus. A virus acts on the cell nucleus, taking over the genetic material within the nucleus and replicating itself. with the only system proven to kill SARS and Norwalk, two of the most devastating dev·as·tate tr.v. dev·as·tat·ed, dev·as·tat·ing, dev·as·tates 1. To lay waste; destroy. 2. To overwhelm; confound; stun: was devastated by the rude remark. viruses known to man. The AirScrub[R] System is engineered, installed, and calibrated cal·i·brate tr.v. cal·i·brat·ed, cal·i·brat·ing, cal·i·brates 1. To check, adjust, or determine by comparison with a standard (the graduations of a quantitative measuring instrument): to work in tandem Adv. 1. in tandem - one behind the other; "ride tandem on a bicycle built for two"; "riding horses down the path in tandem" tandem with the existing air equipment in a healthcare facility. It is environmentally safe, uses no chemicals, and requires minimal maintenance. Leasing available. AMBULATION am·bu·late intr.v. am·bu·lat·ed, am·bu·lat·ing, am·bu·lates To walk from place to place; move about. [Latin ambul AIDS 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: Customer Service Ph. (800) 447-6739 Fax (800) 767-3933 E-mail: orders@posey.com Web: www.posey.com BANDAGES Advanced Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Newark, DE Contact: Robert Adams Robert Adams or the diminutive, Bob Adams, may refer to: Athletes
Ph. (866) 380-7070 Fax (302) 737-1410 E-mail: physeeker@aol.com Web: www.nursinghomesolutions.net BARIATRIC Bariatric Pertaining to the study, prevention, or treatment of overweight. Mentioned in: Malnutrition EQUIPMENT Aqua Bath Co., Inc. Nashville, TN Contact: Mike Marcinek Ph. (615) 227-0017 Fax (615) 227-9446 E-mail: sale.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 LaSalvia Ph. (800) 323-1245 Fax (888) 594-2756 E-mail: alexis.lasalvia@arjousa.com Web: www.arjo.com ARJO offers a complete line of patient bathing, showering and lift/transport systems, bariatric equipment, and accompanying skin care products for healthcare facilities. Diligent, ARJO's sister company, offers a long-term, hands-on approach to injury prevention in healthcare workplaces. It features experienced clinical consultants, state-of-the-art, ergonomic-designed patient handling/transfer equipment, support materials, videos, and ergonomic ergonomic - Concerning ergonomics or exhibitting good ergonimics. products. James Consolidated, Inc. Walnut Creek Walnut Creek, residential city (1990 pop. 60,569), Contra Costa co., W Calif., in the San Francisco Bay area; inc. 1914. It is the trade and shipping center of an extensive agricultural area where walnuts are among the major product. , CA Contact: Ingrid James Ph. (925) 939-5785 Fax (925) 935-2552 E-mail: jamescon@astound a·stound tr.v. a·stound·ed, a·stound·ing, a·stounds To astonish and bewilder. See Synonyms at surprise. [From Middle English astoned, past participle of astonen, .net Web: www.volkner.com See our ads on pages 91, 95 Kwalu, LLC Ridgeland, SC Contact: Michael Snaid Ph. (800) 405-3441 Fax (843) 726-9230 E-mail: info@kwalu.com Web: www.kwalu.com Tanita Corp. of America, Inc. Arlington Hts., IL Contact: Dan McNulty Ph. (847) 640-9241 Fax (847) 640-7978 E-mail: 4health@tanita.com Web: www.tanita.com BARRIERS/PROTECTANTS CARE-TECH Laboratories, Inc. Saint Louis Saint Louis (l  `ĭs), city (1990 pop. 396,685), independent and in no county, E Mo., on the Mississippi River below the mouth of the Missouri; inc. as a city 1822. St. , MO
Contact: Yolanda Stidham Ph. (800) 325-9681 Fax (314) 772-4613 E-mail: caretech@swbell.net Web: www.caretechlabs.com See our ad on page 42 BATHING EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES Aqua Bath Co., Inc. Nashville, TN Contact: Mike Marcinek Ph. (615) 227-0017 Fax (615) 227-9446 E-mail: sale.info@aquabath.com Web: www.aquabath.com ARJO, Inc. Roselle, IL Contact: Alexis LaSalvia Ph. (800) 323-1245 Fax (888) 594-2756 E-mail: alexis.lasalvia@arjousa.com Web: www.arjo.com ARJO offers a complete line of patient bathing, showering and lift/transport systems, bariatric equipment, and accompanying skin care products for healthcare facilities. Diligent, ARJO's sister company, offers a long-term, hands-on approach to injury prevention in healthcare workplaces. It features experienced clinical consultants, state-of-the-art, ergonomic-designed patient handling/transfer equipment, support materials, videos, and ergonomic products. 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 Rane Bathing Systems, Inc. Ephrata, PA Contact: Joe Chesnutt Ph. (888) 880-7373 Fax (717) 733-3947 E-mail: info@ranetubs.com Web: www.ranetubs.com Vancare, Inc. Aurora, NE Contact: Pat Vanderheiden Ph. (800) 694-4525 Fax (402) 694-3994 E-mail: pvancare@hamilton.net Web: www.vancare.com The Vera Lift, Vander-Life and Vander-Track can reduce back injuries, resulting in 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 reduced liability-insurance premiums. Vancare manufactures numerous slings, which can be laundered in up to 200[degrees] water. For the safety and comfort of your residents and staff, 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 and can be used with most recumbent tubs. BEDSPREADS Standard Textile Co., Inc. Cincinnati, OH Contact: Cathleen Burke Ph. (800) 888-4000 Fax (513) 679-7924 E-mail: info@standardtextile.com Web: www.standardtextile.com BRIEFS, DISPOSABLE Ashton Medical Products, Inc. Dayton, OH Contact: Dave Thomas Ph. (937) 299-2916 Fax (937) 297-0742 E-mail: info@ashtongroup.com Web: www.ashton-medical.com First Quality Products Great Neck, NY Contact: Judy Smalley Ph. (800) 227-3551 Fax (516) 829-4949 E-mail: fqpsales@firstquality.com Web: www.firstquality.com PaperPak San Dimas, CA Contact: Katherine Silver Ph. (800) 428-8363 Fax (909) 971-5627 E-mail: info@paperpak.com Web: www.attends.com We are excited to introduce our new Attends[R] Breathable breath·a·ble adj. 1. Suitable or pleasant for breathing: breathable air. 2. Permitting air to pass through: a breathable fabric. Briefs with a cloth-like outer cover that is softer and quieter, providing comfort and dignity. They also feature our new Comfort Flex-Tabs that can refasten Re`fas´ten v. t. 1. To fasten again. anywhere on the brief. Like all Attends brand briefs, they contain our Perma-Dry[R] fibers that channel fluids throughout the brief for superior acquisition, and reduce pH levels for ultimate skin wellness, dryness, and odor control. Call us today for more information! Tyco Healthcare Tyco Healthcare was the former healthcare division of Tyco International Ltd. On June 29, 2007 it became a wholly independent publicly traded company named Covidien Ltd. Kendall Mansfield, MA Contact: Cindy Marois Ph. (508) 261-8000 Fax (508) 261-8175 E-mail: cindy.marois@tycohealthcare.com Web: www.kendallhq.com BRIEFS, REUSABLE re·use tr.v. re·used, re·us·ing, re·us·es To use again, especially after salvaging or special treatment or processing. re·us Standard Textile Co., Inc. Cincinnati, OH Contact: Cathleen Burke Ph. (800) 888-4000 Fax (513) 679-7924 E-mail: info@standardtextile.com Web: www.standardtextile.com CABINETS, DRUG/NARCOTIC Kwalu, LLC Ridgeland, SC Contact: Michael Snaid Ph. (800) 405-3441 Fax (843) 726-9230 E-mail: info@kwalu.com Web: www.kwalu.com MTS (1) See Microsoft Transaction Server. (2) (Modular TV System) The stereo channel added to the NTSC standard, which includes the SAP audio channel for special use. 1. MTS - Message Transport System. 2. Medication Technologies Saint Petersburg Saint Petersburg, city, United States Saint Petersburg, city (1990 pop. 238,629), Pinellas co., W Fla., on Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico at the southern end of the Pinellas peninsula; settled in the mid-1800s, inc. 1892. , FL Contact: Paul Williamson Ph. (727) 571-1616 Fax (727) 573-0507 E-mail: paulw@mts-mt.com Web: www.mts-mt.com CARTS, EMERGENCY Artromick International, Inc. Columbus, OH Contact: Melissa Bolan Ph. (800) 848-6462 Fax (614) 864-9937 E-mail: sales@artromick.com Web: www.artromick.com CARTS, MEDICAL/DRUG Artromick International, Inc. Columbus, OH Contact: Melissa Bolan Ph. (800) 848-6462 Fax (614) 864-9937 E-mail: sales@artromick.com Web: www.artromick.com Kwalu, LLC Ridgeland, SC Contact: Michael Snaid Ph. (800) 405-3441 Fax (843) 726-9230 E-mail: info@kwalu.com Web: www.kwalu.com CATHETERS Advanced Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Newark, DE Contact: Robert Adams Ph. (866) 380-7070 Fax (302) 737-1410 E-mail: physeeker@aol.com Web: www.nursinghomesolutions.net CATHETER catheter /cath·e·ter/ (kath´e-ter) 1. a tubular, flexible surgical instrument that is inserted into a cavity of the body to withdraw or introduce fluid. 2. urethral c. SECUREMENT Medical Device Group Poway, CA Contact: Gene Stewart Ph. (888) 575-6341 Fax (858) 391-2759 E-mail: sales@medicaldevicegroup.com Web: www.medicaldevicegroup.com COMPRESSION THERAPY Compression therapy may refer to:
Vascular 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 Now there's an economical solution for your compression therapy needs. Rent economically from Vascular PRN to avoid tying up cash in equipment that sits idle between prescriptions. Delivery is by overnight express to ensure timely treatment. Equipment is by KCI KCI Kansas City International (airport) KCI Kennel Club of India KCI Key Club International KCI Korea Concrete Institute KCI Kitchener Collegiate Institute KCI Kids Central, Inc. KCI The Kitchen Collection, Inc. KCI Kodak Canada Inc. , a leader in proven clinical outcomes, to assure proper patient care. Together, they ensure your peace of mind. Call to order equipment or request free literature, or visit our Web site. DIETARY CLEANING EQUIPMENT Advanced Vapor Technologies Edmonds, WA Contact: Rick Hoverson Ph. (800) 997-6584 Fax (425) 775-1993 E-mail: vapor@advap.com Web: www.advap.com DIETITIAN dietitian /di·e·ti·tian/ (di?e-tish´in) one skilled in the use of diet in health and disease. di·e·ti·tian or di·e·ti·cian n. A person specializing in dietetics. SERVICES/CONSULTANTS SureQuest Systems, Inc. Dallas, TX Contact: Alma Sudderth, MS, RD, LD Ph. (800) 383-1999 Fax (972) 238-7733 E-mail: sales@surequest.com Web: www.surequest.com SureQuest has been an innovator in Dietary Management Dietary Managers specialize in providing optimum nutritional care through foodservice management. They work in hospitals, long-term care, schools, correctional facilities, and other non-commercial foodservice settings. , Consulting, and Software Solutions for LTC LTC abbr. lieutenant colonel for more than 20 years. Solutions SureAssess, our newest Nutritional Assessment nutritional assessment Oncology The profiling of a Pt's current nutritional status and risk of malnutrition and cancer cachexia. See Cachexia, Malnutrition. is available as an online service. ThreeSquares is the most comprehensive and easy-to-use Dietary Management system available today. You need it! You can use it! You can afford it! Call today for an online demonstration. DISINFECTANTS Advanced Vapor Technologies Edmonds, WA Contact: Rick Hoverson Ph. (800) 997-6584 Fax (425) 775-1993 E-mail: vapor@advap.com Web: www.advap.com DRUG DISTRIBUTION/MEDICATION SYSTEMS MTS Medication Technologies Saint Petersburg, FL Contact: Paul Williamson Ph. (727) 571-1616 Fax (727) 573-0507 E-mail: paulw@mts-mt.com Web: www.mts-mt.com EDUCATION CEUS-R-EZ.com Mountain Home, AR Contact: Sharyn Jensen Ph. (870) 425-5515 E-mail: services@ceus-r-ez.com Web: www.ceus-r-ez.com MedEd America, Inc. Navarre, FL Contact: Dorthea Carper Ph. (850) 525-4911 Fax (614) 559-0894 E-mail: pat@mededamerica.org Web: www.mededamerica.org Continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). for your entire nursing staff for less than $15.00 per day. Convenient online format, no limit on number of authorized users authorized user Radiation physics A person who, having satisfied the applicable training and experience requirements, is granted authority to order radioactive material and accepts responsibility for its safe receipt, storage, use, transfer and disposal per location, programs tailored for your individual needs, custom online testing programs, and custom multimedia programs. Contact us now, for complete details. Accreditation: MedEd America, Inc., is an approved provider of Nursing Continuing Education by the Washington D.C. and Florida Board of Nursing FBN FBN Fly By Night FBN Fictious Business Name FBN Furniture Brands International, Inc. (stock symbol) FBN Florida Board of Nursing FBN Fibrillin FBN First Bank of Nigeria Plc FBN File Box Number FBN Federal Base Networks #3440/CEBroker Provider #50-543. EVS EVS European Voluntary Service EVS Environmental Science EVS Electric Vehicle Symposium EVS Enhanced Vision System EVS environmental studies EVS European Values Study EVS Electronic Verification System EVS Extreme Voltage Shutdown CLEANING EQUIPMENT Advanced Vapor Technologies Edmonds, WA Contact: Rick Hoverson Ph. (800) 997-6584 Fax (425) 775-1993 E-mail: vapor@advap.com Web: www.advap.com FALL MANAGEMENT Optima Products Long Lake, MN Contact: Marvin Smith Marvin "Smitty" Smith (born June 24, 1961) is an American jazz drummer and composer. Smith has been the drummer on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno since January 30, 1995. Ph. (888) 990-9394 Fax (952) 745-0197 E-mail: marv@optimaol.com Web: www.optimaol.com Posey Company Arcadia, CA Contact: Customer Service Ph. (800) 447-6739 Fax (800) 767-3933 E-mail: orders@posey.com Web: www.posey.com GROUP PURCHASING ORGANIZATIONS A group purchasing organization is an entity that leverages the purchasing power of a group of businesses to obtain discounts from vendors based on the collective buying power of the GPO members. Many GPOs are funded by administrative fees that are actually paid by the vendors. Innovatix, LLC New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY Contact: David Mancione Ph. (888) 258-3273 Fax (646) 638-2641 E-mail: mancione@innovatix.com Web: www.innovatix.com Innovatix, LLC, provides top-quality group purchasing services to 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. Providers, Long-Term Care Pharmacies, Home Infusion Therapy home infusion therapy The IV administration of therapeutics–analgesics, antibiotics, chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition–outside of a formal healthcare environment. See Hyperalimentation, Patient-controlled analgesics, TPN. Providers, and Independent Medical Oncologists medical oncologist Oncology An oncologist who diagnoses and treats cancer with chemotherapy, hormones, biologicals, or immunologic agents; the MO becomes a cancer Pt's de facto primary care giver, and coordinates treatment provided by other specialists. through the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . There is no fee for membership and members realize significant savings on foodservice programs, office supplies Office supplies is the generic term that refers to all supplies regularly used in offices by businesses and other organizations, from private citizens to governments, who works with the collection, refinement, and output of information (colloquially referred to as "paper work"). , capital equipment, laboratory services, more than 45,000 brand-name and generic pharmaceuticals, and additional services needed to provide quality patient care. Don't wait, call Innovatix and start saving today! HAND CLEANERS, ANTIMICROBIAL antimicrobial /an·ti·mi·cro·bi·al/ (-mi-kro´be-al) 1. killing microorganisms or suppressing their multiplication or growth. 2. an agent with such effects. CARE-TECH Laboratories, Inc. Saint Louis, MO Contact: Yolanda Stidham Ph. (800) 325-9681 Fax (314) 772-4613 E-mail: caretech@swbell.net Web: www.caretechlabs.com See our ad on page 42 HANDRAILS Kwalu, LLC Ridgeland, SC Contact: Michael Snaid Ph. (800) 405-3441 Fax (843) 726-9230 E-mail: info@kwalu.com Web: www.kwalu.com HEALTHCARE CONSULTANTS Advanced Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Newark, DE Contact: Robert Adams Ph. (866) 380-7070 Fax (302) 737-1410 E-mail: physeeker@aol.com Web: www.nursinghomesolutions.net HOME HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT Action Products, Inc. Hagerstown, MD Contact: Dee Price Ph. (800) 228-7763 Fax (301) 733-2073 E-mail: dprice@actionproducts.com Web: www.actionproducts.com James Consolidated, Inc. Walnut Creek, CA Contact: Ingrid James Ph. (925) 939-5785 Fax (925) 935-2552 E-mail: jamescon@astound.net Web: www.volkner.com See our ads on pages 91, 95 HYDROTHERAPY hydrotherapy, use of water in the treatment of illness or injury. Although the medicinal and hygienic value of water was recognized by the early Greeks, hydrotherapy attained its widest use in the 18th and 19th cent. EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES CARE-TECH Laboratories, Inc. Saint Louis, MO Contact: Yolanda Stidham Ph. (800) 325-9681 Fax (314) 772-4613 E-mail: caretech@swbell.net Web: www.caretechlabs.com See our ad on page 42 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 HYPOGLYCEMIA hypoglycemia: see diabetes. hypoglycemia Below-normal levels of blood glucose, quickly reversed by administration of oral or intravenous glucose. Even brief episodes can produce severe brain dysfunction. TREATMENT [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Paddock paddock a fenced field or enclosure. joining paddock used for mating. Laboratories, Inc. Minneapolis, MN Contact: David Chinnock Ph. (800) 328-5113 Fax (763) 546-4842 E-mail: info@paddocklabs.com Web: www.glutose.com We provide fast, effective treatment for Hypoglycemia. More than ever diabetes professionals are recommending a 15-g dose of glucose to treat an insulin reaction Noun 1. insulin reaction - hypoglycemia produced by excessive insulin in the system causing coma insulin shock shock - (pathology) bodily collapse or near collapse caused by inadequate oxygen delivery to the cells; characterized by reduced cardiac output and (hypoglycemia). Glutose 15 is the only 15-g oral glucose gel Oral glucose gel is an over-the-counter medication, consisting primarily of dextrose and water, along with small amounts of other compounds. It is frequently used by diabetics and those with hypoglycemia to raise their blood sugar when it becomes very low. on the market today. Glutose 15 eliminates counting or measuring and delivers a consistent amount of glucose, 15 grams. Glutose gel is easy to use and specially packaged for easy opening in an emergency. Glutose 15 is lemon flavored and also available in a 45-g tube for institutional use. Visit our Web site. INFECTION CONTROL Advanced Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Newark, DE Contact: Robert Adams Ph. (866) 380-7070 Fax (302) 737-1410 E-mail: physeeker@aol.com Web: www.nursinghomesolutions.net Advanced Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (AHS AHS Assistant House Surgeon. ), is committed to preserving the health and happiness to seniors all over the world by assisting you in delivering the best quality of care! AHS assists Nursing Homes, Long-Term Care Facilities long-term care facility n. See skilled nursing facility. , 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. , Alzheimer's Care, and Eldercare eld·er·care n. Social and medical programs and facilities intended for the care and maintenance of the aged. Communities by offering Infection Control Staff Training, Monthly Infection Control Reporting, and Resident Chart Auditing services. Call or visit our Web site. Advanced Vapor Technologies Edmonds, WA Contact: Rick Hoverson Ph. (800) 997-6584 Fax (425) 775-1993 E-mail: vapor@advap.com Web: www.advap.com ARJO, Inc. Roselle, IL Contact: Alexis LaSalvia Ph. (800) 323-1245 Fax (888) 594-2756 E-mail: alexis.lasalvia@arjousa.com Web: www.arjo.com ARJO offers a complete line of patient bathing, showering and lift/transport systems, bariatric equipment, and accompanying skin care products for healthcare facilities. Diligent, ARJO's sister company, offers a long-term, hands-on approach to injury prevention in healthcare workplaces. It features experienced clinical consultants, state-of-the-art, ergonomic-designed patient handling/transfer equipment, support materials, videos, and ergonomic products. 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. (800) 451-7096 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). 2.com The Citrus II line of products uses all-natural ingredients for safe and effective odor control and cleaning solutions. Our Germicidal germicidal /ger·mi·ci·dal/ (jer?mi-si´d'l) antimicrobial (1). germicidal destructive to pathogenic microorganisms. Cleaner kills blood-borne pathogens blood-borne pathogens, n.pl pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and cause disease in humans. blood-borne pathogens exposure control plan, n and antibiotic-resistant organisms. It's one of the safest germicidal cleaners available--safe for your staff and patients. Our natural Air Freshener air freshener n → ambientador m air freshener air n → désodorisant m air freshener air n → , made from purified citrus oil, contains no propellants or artificial perfumes Famous perfumes classified by year of creation Year Name Company Perfumer 1709 Eau de Cologne Johann Maria Farina Johann Maria Farina (1685-1766) 1798 Eau Vivifiante Parfum Lubin Pierre François Lubin 1872 Hammam Bouquet . Our Hand Sanitizer sanitizer a sanitizing product capable of cleaning and disinfecting; usually a formulation containing a disinfectant and a detergent. kills 99.99% of disease-causing bacteria, but does not dry out your hands. INTRAVENOUS EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES Medical Device Group Poway, CA Contact: Gene Stewart Ph. (888) 575-6341 Fax (858) 391-2759 E-mail: sales@medicaldevicegroup.com Web: www.medicaldevicegroup.com LIFTS ARJO, Inc. Roselle, IL Contact: Alexis LaSalvia Ph. (800) 323-1245 Fax (888) 594-2756 E-mail: alexis.lasalvia@arjousa.com Web: www.arjo.com ARJO offers a complete line of patient bathing, showering and lift/transport systems, bariatric equipment, and accompanying skin care products for healthcare facilities. Diligent, ARJO's sister company, offers a long-term, hands-on approach to injury prevention in healthcare workplaces. It features experienced clinical consultants, state-of-the-art, ergonomic-designed patient handling/transfer equipment, support materials, videos, and ergonomic products. Liko, Inc. Franklin, MA Contact: Melissa Nowitz Ph. (888) 545-6671 Fax (508) 528-6642 E-mail: info@likoinc.com Web: www.liko.com Medcare Products Burnsville, MN Contact: Ross Walhof Ph. (800) 695-4479 Fax (952) 894-7153 E-mail: rwalhof@medcarelifts.com Web: www.medcarelifts.com Sure Hands Lift & Care Systems Pine Island Pine Island is the name of several places in the North America: Islands
Contact: Joyce Moraczewski Ph. (800) 724-5305 Fax (845) 258-6634 E-mail: information@surehands.com Web: www.surehands.com Vancare, Inc. Aurora, NE Contact: Pat Vanderheiden Ph. (800) 694-4525 Fax (402) 694-3994 E-mail: pvancare@hamilton.net Web: www.vancare.com The Vera Lift, Vander-Lift and Vander-Track can reduce back injuries, resulting in fewer workers' compensation claims and reduced liability-insurance premiums. Vancare manufactures numerous slings, which can be laundered in up to 200[degrees] water. For the safety and comfort of your residents and staff, Vancare offers its Vanair Recumbent Bathing system. The Vancare Five-Position Recumbent/Supine Lift offers superior safety, comfort, and convenience features and can be used with most recumbent tubs. Waverley Glen Systems Concord, ON Contact: Jeremy Bespalko Ph. (800) 265-0677 Fax (905) 660-5513 E-mail: info@waverleyglen.com Web: www.waverleyglen.com LINENS Standard Textile Co., Inc. Cincinnati, OH Contact: Cathleen Burke Ph. (800) 888-4000 Fax (513) 679-7924 E-mail: info@standardtextile.com Web: www.standardtextile.com MATTRESSES/BEDDING [GRAPHIC OMITTED] Chestnut Ridge Chestnut Ridge may refer to:
Latrobe, PA Contact: Carl Ogburn Ph. (800) 234-2734 Fax (724) 537-9003 E-mail: crfoamsales@verizon.net Featured above is the new CAREFLEX[R] PHPFP mattress. The PHPFP includes firmer side-perimeter cushioning support and stability. All PHP (PHP Hypertext Preprocessor) A scripting language used to create dynamic Web pages. With syntax from C, Java and Perl, PHP code is embedded within HTML pages for server side execution. models feature the proven supersoft heel pad heel pad Orthopedics–foot Calcaneal fat pad A flat encapsulated disk of fat that lies below the plantar surface of the calcaneus, which acts as a cushion for ambulation; normally < 21 mm; enlarged in the obese, with steroids, or in acromegaly Orthotics A to help maximize targeted wound therapy. All foam densities are selected for trouble-free service life and represent graduated firmness to maximize comfort. Outstanding durability. Priced to allow usage throughout your facility. Sold directly to individual facilities, multifacility owners, GPOs, and home healthcare dealers. Evaluation orders welcomed. James Consolidated, Inc. Walnut Creek, CA Contact: Ingrid James Ph. (925) 939-5785 Fax (925) 935-2552 E-mail: jamescon@astound.net Web: www.volkner.com See our ads on pages 91, 95 ROHO ROHO Regional Oral History Office (San Francisco) ROHO Remote Office Home Office Group, The Belleville, IL Contact: Customer Service Ph. (800) 851-3449 Fax (888) 551-3449 E-mail: mail@therohogroup.com Web: www.therohogroup.com Standard Textile Co., Inc. Cincinnati, OH Contact: Cathleen Burke Ph. (800) 888-4000 Fax (513) 679-7924 E-mail: info@standardtextile.com Web: www.standardtextile.com MEDICAL EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES James Consolidated, Inc. Walnut Creek, CA Contact: Ingrid James Ph. (925) 939-5785 Fax (925) 935-2552 E-mail: jamescon@astound.net Web: www.volkner.com See our ads on pages 91, 95 ODOR CONTROL Advanced Vapor Technologies Edmonds, WA Contact: Rick Hoverson Ph. (800) 997-6584 Fax (425) 775-1993 E-mail: vapor@advap.com Web: www.advap.com Beaumont Products, Inc. Kennesaw, GA Contact: John Bonham Ph. (800) 451-7096 Fax (770) 514-7400 E-mail: jbonham@beaumontproducts.com Web: www.citrus2.com The Citrus II line of products uses all-natural ingredients for safe and effective odor control and cleaning solutions. Our Germicidal Cleaner kills blood-borne pathogens and antibiotic-resistant organisms. It's one of the safest germicidal cleaners available--safe for your staff and patients. Our natural Air Freshener, made from purified citrus oil, contains no propellants or artificial perfumes. Our Hand Sanitizer kills 99.99% of disease-causing bacteria, but does not dry out your hands. ORAL CARE PRODUCTS Medical Device Group Poway, CA Contact: Gene Stewart Ph. (888) 575-6341 Fax (858) 391-2759 E-mail: sales@medicaldevicegroup.com Web: www.medicaldevicegroup.com OXYGEN EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES Respiratory Health Services health services Managed care The benefits covered under a health contract Towson, MD Contact: Amy Basham Ph. (800) 952-4403 Fax (877) 747-3947 E-mail: marketing@rhsweb.com Web: www.rhsweb.com See our ad on page 41 PADS, DISPOSABLE PaperPak San Dimas, CA Contact: Katherine Silver Ph. (800) 428-8363 Fax (909) 971-5627 E-mail: info@paperpak.com Web: www.attends.com Tyco Healthcare Kendall Mansfield, MA Contact: Cindy Marois Ph. (508) 261-8000 Fax (508) 261-8175 E-mail: cindy.marois@tycohealthcare.com Web: www.kendallhq.com PADS, REUSABLE Standard Textile Co., Inc. Cincinnati, OH Contact: Cathleen Burke Ph. (800) 888-4000 Fax (513) 679-7924 E-mail: info@standardtextile.com Web: www.standardtextile.com PHYSICAL THERAPY EQUIPMENT Altimate Medical, Inc. Morton, MN Contact: Customer Service Ph. (800) 342-8968 Fax (507) 697-6900 E-mail: info@easystand.com Web: www.easystand.com PRESSURE-RELIEF SUPPORT SURFACES Action Products, Inc. Hagerstown, MD Contact: Dee Price Ph. (800) 228-7763 Fax (301) 733-2073 E-mail: dprice@actionproducts.com Web: www.actionproducts.com Blue Chip Medical Products, Inc. Suffern, NY Contact: Jim Acker James Justin Acker (born September 24, 1958 in Freer, Texas) was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1983 to 1992. External link
Ph. (800) 795-6115 Fax (845) 369-7633 E-mail: sales@bluechipmedical.com Web: bluechipmedical.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DM Systems, Inc. Evanston, IL Contact: Kristine Lewis Ph. (800) 254-5438 Fax (847) 328-9561 E-mail: info@dmsystems.com Web: www.dmsystems.com DM Systems, Inc., manufactures and distributes medical products in the wound care and rehab markets. The Heelift[R] Suspension Boot and Heelift[R] Smooth Boot prevent and treat heel decubitus decubitus /de·cu·bi·tus/ (de-ku´bi-tus) pl. decu´bitus [L.] 1. an act of lying down; the position assumed in lying down. 2. decubitus ulcer. by suspending the heel in a pressure-free space. The Heelift[R] Traction Boot offers the same benefits of the existing Heelift products in addition to preventing fracture pain with up to ten pounds of straight skin traction skin traction n. Traction on an extremity by means of adhesive tape or another type of strapping applied to the limb. . The Elbow-lift[R] Suspension Pad prevents elbow discomfort and injuries. James Consolidated, Inc. Walnut Creek, CA Contact: Ingrid James Ph. (925) 939-5785 Fax (925) 935-2552 E-mail: jamescon@astound.net Web: www.volkner.com See our ads on pages 91, 95 PUMPS, INFUSION Advanced Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Newark, DE Contact: Robert Adams Ph. (866) 380-7070 Fax (302) 737-1410 E-mail: physeeker@aol.com Web: www.nursinghomesolutions.net REHABILITATION rehabilitation: see physical therapy. SERVICES Select Rehabilitation Northfield, IL Contact: Vicki Barton Ph. (847) 441-5593 Fax (847) 441-4130 E-mail: vbarton@selectrehab.com Web: www.selectrehab.com Therapy Resources Management Fall River, MA Contact: Brian Pontolilo Ph. (508) 673-5500 Fax (508) 673-6500 E-mail: brian1@trmrehab.com Web: www.trmrehab.com RESIDENT-HANDLING EQUIPMENT PHIL-E-SLIDE, Inc. Atkinson, NH Contact: Keith Boucher Ph. (866) 675-4338 Fax (603) 898-5538 E-mail: info@phil-e-slide-us.com Web: www.phil-e-slide-us.com RESPIRATORY THERAPY respiratory therapy Medical profession concerned with assisting the respiratory function of individuals who have severe lung disorders. Practices include suctioning to clear secretions from the airway, use of aerosol mists (sometimes medicated) or gases to ease breathing, Respiratory Health Services Towson, MD Contact: Amy Basham Ph. (800) 952-4403 Fax (877) 747-3947 E-mail: marketing@rhsweb.com Web: www.rhsweb.com See our ad on page 41 RESPIRATORY THERAPY EQUIPMENT Respiratory Health Services Towson, MD Contact: Amy Basham Ph. (800) 952-4403 Fax (877) 747-3947 E-mail: marketing@rhsweb.com Web: www.rhsweb.com See our ad on page 41 RESTRAINT ALTERNATIVES Posey Company Arcadia, CA Contact: Customer Service Ph. (800) 447-6739 Fax (800) 767-3933 E-mail: orders@posey.com Web: www.posey.com SCALES 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 Scale-Tronix manufactures a full line of weighing systems for virtually every patient weighing need. Our products include wheelchair scales, bed scales, sling sling (sling) a bandage or suspensory for supporting a part. mandibular sling a structure suspending the mandible, formed by the medial pterygoid and masseter muscles and aiding in scales, stand-on scales, chair scales, pediatric pediatric /pe·di·at·ric/ (pe?de-at´rik) pertaining to the health of children. pe·di·at·ric adj. Of or relating to pediatrics. scales, flush-mounted in-floor scales, dialysis dialysis (dīăl`ĭsĭs), in chemistry, transfer of solute (dissolved solids) across a semipermeable membrane. Strictly speaking, dialysis refers only to the transfer of the solute; transfer of the solvent is called osmosis. scales, and new stow-a-weigh scales that fold up flat against wall. Contact us for information and a demonstration in your facility. Tanita Corp. of America, Inc. Arlington Hts., 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: alexis.lasalvia@arjousa.com Web: www.arjo.com ARJO offers a complete line of patient bathing, showering and lift/transport systems, bariatric equipment, and accompanying skin care products for healthcare facilities. Diligent, ARJO's sister company, offers a long-term, hands-on approach to injury prevention in healthcare workplaces. It features experienced clinical consultants, state-of-the-art, ergonomic-designed patient handling/transfer equipment, support materials, videos, and ergonomic products. Waverley Glen Systems Concord, ON Contact: Jeremy Bespalko Ph. (800) 265-0677 Fax (905) 660-5513 E-mail: info@waverleyglen.com Web: www.waverleyglen.com SHOWER UNITS/SUPPLIES Aqua Bath Co., Inc. Nashville, TN Contact: Mike Marcinek Ph. (615) 227-0017 Fax (615) 227-9446 E-mail: sale.info@aquabath.com Web: www.aquabath.com SKIN CARE PRODUCTS AmeriDerm Laboratories, Ltd. Paterson, NJ Contact: Asher Elefant Ph. (800) 455-7211 Fax (973) 279-8720 E-mail: ameriderm@aol.com Web: www.ameriderm.com CARE-TECH Laboratories, Inc. Saint Louis, MO Contact: Yolanda Stidham Ph. (800) 325-9681 Fax (314) 772-4613 E-mail: caretech@swbell.net Web: www.caretechlabs.com See our ad on page 42 SOAPS Advanced Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Newark, DE Contact: Robert Adams Ph. (866) 380-7070 Fax (302) 737-1410 E-mail: physeeker@aol.com Web: www.nursinghomesolutions.net SURGICAL TAPE/GAUZE Advanced Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Newark, DE Contact: Robert Adams Ph. (866) 380-7070 Fax (302) 737-1410 E-mail: physeeker@aol.com Web: www.nursinghomesolutions.net TOPICAL SKIN REFRIGERANT re·frig·er·ant adj. 1. Cooling or freezing; refrigerating. 2. Reducing fever. n. 1. A substance, such as air, ammonia, water, or carbon dioxide, used to provide cooling either as the working substance of Advanced Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Newark, DE Contact: Robert Adams Ph. (866) 380-7070 Fax (302) 737-1410 E-mail: physeeker@aol.com Web: www.nursinghomesolutions.net WANDER PREVENTION VeriChip Corp. Ottawa, ON Contact: Jeff Norton Jeffrey Thomas Norton (born November 25 1965, Arlington, Massachusetts) is a retired American ice hockey defenceman. He grew up in the town of Acton, Massachusetts Ph. (866) 559-6275 Fax (613) 592-4296 E-mail: jnorton@verichipcorp.com Web: www.verichipcorp.com See our ad on Cover 3 WASHCLOTHS PaperPak San Dimas, CA Contact: Katherine Silver Ph. (800) 428-8363 Fax (909) 971-5627 E-mail: info@paperpak.com Web: www.attends.com Standard Textile Co., Inc. Cincinnati, OH Contact: Cathleen Burke Ph. (800) 888-4000 Fax (513) 679-7924 E-mail: info@standardtextile.com Web: www.standardtextile.com WHEELCHAIR WASHERS Advanced Vapor Technologies Edmonds, WA Contact: Rick Hoverson Ph. (800) 997-6584 Fax (425) 775-1993 E-mail: vapor@advap.com Web: www.advap.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 See our ad on page 91 WHIRLPOOLS ARJO, Inc. Roselle, IL Contact: Alexis LaSalvia Ph. (800) 323-1245 Fax (888) 594-2756 E-mail: alexis.lasalvia@arjousa.com Web: www.arjo.com ARJO offers a complete line of patient bathing, showering and lift/transport systems, bariatric equipment, and accompanying skin care products for healthcare facilities. Diligent, ARJO's sister company, offers a long-term, hands-on approach to injury prevention in healthcare workplaces. It features experienced clinical consultants, state-of-the-art, ergonomic-designed patient handling/transfer equipment, support materials, videos, and ergonomic products. 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 WOUND DRESSINGS, DRY Ashton Medical Products, Inc. Dayton, OH Contact: Dave Thomas Ph. (937) 299-2916 Fax (937) 297-0742 E-mail: info@ashtongroup.com Web: www.ashton-medical.com WOUND PREVENTION Advanced Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Newark, DE Contact: Robert Adams Ph. (866) 380-7070 Fax (302) 737-1410 E-mail: physeeker@aol.com Web: www.nursinghomesolutions.net James Consolidated, Inc. Walnut Creek, CA Contact: Ingrid James Ph. (925) 939-5785 Fax (925) 935-2552 E-mail: jamescon@astound.net Web: www.volkner.com See our ads on pages 91, 95 |
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