Safety and security systems/equipment.AUTOMATIC ENTRANCE EQUIPMENT Safety Technology International, Inc. Waterford Waterford, county, Republic of Ireland Waterford (wô`tərfərd), county (1991 pop. 91,624), 710 sq mi (1,839 sq km), S Republic of Ireland. The county seat is the port town of Waterford. , MI DOOR SEALING SYSTEMS American American, river, 30 mi (48 km) long, rising in N central Calif. in the Sierra Nevada and flowing SW into the Sacramento River at Sacramento. The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill (see Sutter, John Augustus) along the river in 1848 led to the California gold rush of Folding Door Co., Inc. Jamaica Jamaica (jəmā`kə), independent state within the Commonwealth (2005 est. pop. 2,732,000), 4,232 sq mi (10,962 sq km), coextensive with the island of Jamaica, West Indies, S of Cuba and W of Haiti. , NY Contact: Jack Gross Ph. 800-321-3670 Fax 718-658-5509 Crest Healthcare: Dassel, MN Contact: Paul Paul, 1901–64, king of the Hellenes (1947–64), brother and successor of George II. He married (1938) Princess Frederika of Brunswick. During Paul's reign Greece followed a pro-Western policy, and the Cyprus question was temporarily resolved. Kritzeck Ph. 800-328-8908 Fax 800-369-9207 DOOR/WINDOW GUARDS American Folding Door Co., Inc. Jamaica, NY Contact: Jack Gross Ph. 800-321-3670 Fax 718-658-5509 Crest Healthcare: Dassel, MN Contact: Paul Kritzeck Ph. 800-328-8908 Fax 800-369-9207 Safety Technology International, Inc. Waterford, MI Von Von. For some German names beginning thus, see under the proper name; e.g., for Otto von Bismarck, see Bismarck, Otto von. (Voice On the Net, Video On the Net) A trade show sponsored by pulver. Duprin Div., Ingersoll-Rand Co. Indianapolis Indianapolis (ĭn'dēənă`pəlĭs), city (1990 pop. 731,327), state capital and seat of Marion co., central Ind., on the White River; selected 1820 as the site of the state capital (which was moved there in 1825), inc. 1847. , IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS Best Healthcare Communications Farley Farley may refer to:
Code Alert: Brookfield Brookfield. 1 Village (1990 pop. 18,876), Cook co., NE Ill., a residential suburb of Chicago; inc. 1893. The noted Chicago Zoological Park (Brookfield Zoo) is there. 2 City (1990 pop. 35,184), Waukesha co., SE Wis. , WI Contact: Sales Dept. Ph. 414-790-1771 Fax 414-790-1784 CORD-MATE, INC.: Cheshire Cheshire, county, England Cheshire (chĕsh`ər), county (1991 pop. 937,300), 901 sq mi (2,334 sq km), W central England. The county seat is Chester. The terrain is generally low, flat, and fertile. , CT Contact: Rob Wilowski Ph. 800-922-7990 Fax 203-272-4834 Crest Healthcare: Dassel, MN Contact: Paul Kritzeck Ph. 800-328-8908 Fax 800-369-9207 Dukane Corporation St. Charles Charles, archduke of Austria Charles, 1771–1847, archduke of Austria; brother of Holy Roman Emperor Francis II. Despite his epilepsy, he was the ablest Austrian commander in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars; however, he was handicapped by , IL Contact: Brian Warner Ph. 630-584-2300 Fax 630-584-2792 Elcombe Systems Limited Kanata, ON Contact: Eric Lavoie Ph. 800-563-5564 Fax 613-591-1566 Email: info@elcombe.com Web: www.elcombe.com For senior living facility owners and managers who wish to combine peace of mind for residents and their families with efficiency and effectiveness for facility staff, the Elcombe Emergency Communications System 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. is a full-site solution. The system offers outstanding two-way voice capability, superior wireless technology and an open architecture. It delivers uncompromising performance, ease of use and flexibility. Elcombe's premium FM-radio-frequency technology offers unmatched range and reliability for resident response, and its standards-based network design provides facility managers with an integrated platform capable of a campus-wide security management solution. Fidelity TeleAlarm, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control Reading, PA Contact: Rosemary rosemary [ultimately from Lat.,=dew of the sea], widely cultivated evergreen and shrubby perennial (Rosmarinus officinalis) of the family Labiatae (mint family), fairly hardy and native to the Mediterranean region. It has small light-blue flowers. Gulati Ph. 800-483-0888 Fax 610-929-6861 First Health Affiliates: Dallas, TX Instantel, Inc.: Kanata, ON Contact: Aurel Lebel Ph. 800-267-9111 Fax 613-592-4296 Jeron Electronic Systems, Inc. Chicago, IL Contact: Joseph J. Kester Ph. 773-275-1900 Fax 773-275-0283 McKesson Red Line: Golden Valley, MN PROTECT Emergency Response Systems, Inc. Concord Concord, cities, United States Concord (kŏng`kərd, kŏn`kôrd'). 1 city (1990 pop. 111,348), Contra Costa co., W central Calif.; settled c.1852, inc. 1906. , CA Contact: Timothy Jonathan Ph. 800-548-8805 Fax 925-671-2347 Safetec of America, Inc. Buffalo, NY Contact: Richard Merlino Ph. 716-895-1822 Fax 716-895-2969 Senior Technologies: Lincoln Lincoln, city and district, England Lincoln, city (1991 pop. 79,980) and district, Lincolnshire, E England, in the Parts of Kesteven, on the Witham River. , NE Contact: Kammie Reile Ph. 402-475-4002 Fax 402-475-4281 Email: sales@seniortech.com Web: www.seniortechnologies.com WanderGuard Departure Alert System WanderGuard[R] leads the industry with more wanderer wanderer A person, often with a mental disorder, admitted to one hospital after another, defined as ≥ 4/yr. Designations Wandering patient WP So named if wanderer has a treatable illness. departure alert systems in facilities nationwide than any other system. The reasons are clear. WanderGuard products are designed with ease of use, reliability and cost-effectiveness cost-effectiveness pertaining to cost-effective. cost-effectiveness analysis a comparison of the relative cost-efficiencies of two or more ways of performing a task or achieving an objective. in mind. Residents at risk for wandering Wandering See also Adventurousness, Bohemianism, Journey, Quest. Ahasuerus German name for the Wandering Jew. [Ger. Lit. wear a 90-day or 12-month signaling device Noun 1. signaling device - a device used to send signals bell - a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck buzzer - a signaling device that makes a buzzing sound on their wrists that transmits a signal to the WanderGuard unit. When a resident leaves a monitored area, an alarm sounds to alert caregivers that a resident has exited. The WanderGuard departure alert system can be customized to the needs of each facility. We offer many options from the WanderGuard product line, including WanderGuard locks, the Catch-All[TM] nonselective door alarm, the patented Pre-Alert[TM] remote annunciator an·nun·ci·a·tor n. One that announces, especially an electrical signaling device used in hotels or offices to indicate the sources of calls on a switchboard. an·nun and paging to help provide resident security throughout your facility while providing managed freedom for residents. Wanderguard products are backed by the most comprehensive support programs and services, including training, installation, maintenance and ongoing customer support. Silver Resources, Inc.: San Antonio San Antonio (săn ăntō`nēō, əntōn`), city (1990 pop. 935,933), seat of Bexar co., S central Tex., at the source of the San Antonio River; inc. 1837. , TX Simplex Time Recorder Co. Gardner, MA Contact: Heidi Coonerludt Ph. 800-SIMPLEX Fax 978-630-7856 FALL/MOVEMENT ALARMS Alert Care, Inc.: Mill Valley, CA Bed-Check Corporation: Tulsa, OK Contact: Cheryl Barrett Ph. 800-523-7956 Fax 918-749-9828 Email: cheryl@bedcheck.com Best Healthcare Communications Farley, MO CALLCARE: Lancaster, PA Contact: Barbara A. Hertzler Ph. 800-345-9414 Fax 717-393-0646 Care Electronics, Inc. Boulder Boulder, city, United States Boulder, city (1990 pop. 83,312), seat of Boulder co., N central Colo.; inc. 1871. A Rocky Mountain resort and a suburb of Denver, it is the seat of the Univ. of Colorado (1876). , CO Contact: Tom Moody Thomas Masson Moody (born October 2, 1965, Adelaide, South Australia) is a former Australian cricketer and coach of the Sri Lankan cricket team. Schooled at Guildford Grammar School in Perth, where his father was headmaster, he exhibited great talent for athletics (particularly the Ph. 303-444-2273 Fax 303-447-3502 Email: tmoody@dnvr.uswest.net Web: www.careelectronics.com Care Electronics offers the best value in Restraint-Free Monitoring Systems, Patient-Safety Systems, Wanderer Monitoring Systems and Wireless Nurse-Call Systems. Our Standard Mobility Monitor with adjustable cord is $89. The Deluxe de·luxe also de luxe adj. Particularly elegant and luxurious; sumptuous: deluxe accommodations; a de luxe automobile. adv. Mobility Monitor includes 5 different alarm tones, low battery and nurse-call interface for $129. The Deluxe Occupancy System uses a large, thin pad for bed monitoring and a soft cushion Cushion In the context of project financing, the extra amount of net cash flow remaining after expected debt service. cushion See call protection. for chair monitoring. The control includes 5 alarm tones, 4 delay settings, auto-reset, low battery and nurse-call interface all for $149. The PatientCARE 16 and 64 Wireless Systems use the latest 900-MHz technology to monitor 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. transmitters, door transmitters and restraint-free devices. Prices start at $350. The PatientCARE Wanderer Monitoring System provides all of the fancy features at a down-to-earth price of just $895. Products are designed to be installed by your staff and include a 1-year parts and labor warranty and 30-day return privilege. Code Alert: Brookfield, WI Contact: Sales Dept. Ph. 414-790-1771 Fax 414-790-1784 Crest Healthcare: Dassel, MN Contact: Paul Kritzeck Ph. 800-328-8908 Fax 800-369-9207 Curbell, Inc.: Orchard Park Orchard Park may refer to the following locations in: Erie County, New York:
Guardian Electronics, inc.: Mequon, WI Personal Safety Corporation Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids, city (1990 pop. 108,751), seat of Linn co., E central Iowa, on the Cedar River; inc. as a city 1856. The second largest city in Iowa, it is named for the surging rapids in the river. , IA Contact: Chassidy Olson Ph. 800-373-3307 Fax 319-378-1311 Email: olson.d@mcleodusa.net Web: www.psc.nu The Alert-Mate alarm is the most effective, low-cost resident safety and wandering/fall-prevention alarm available for under $10. The alarm is currently being used in thousands of care facilities throughout 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. . The 80-decibel alarm carries a one-year warranty and comes complete with a 9-volt battery, 4[feet] adjustable cord with alligator alligator, large aquatic reptile of the genus Alligator, in the same order as the crocodile. There are two species—a large type found in the S United States and a small type found in E China. Alligators differ from crocodiles in several ways. clip, Velcro attachment strip and easy-to-use instructions. The Moveable Holder is used to affix affix v. 1) to attach something to real estate in a permanent way, including planting trees and shrubs, constructing a building, or adding to existing improvements. the Alert-Mate Alarm to a bed or chair. No tools are needed. The alarm can be easily moved in seconds from bed to chair and back as needed as needed prn. See prn order. . The holder eliminates the need to permanently affix an alarm to a bed or chair, thereby reducing the number of alarms needed. The holder is made of heavy-duty 210 nylon nylon, synthetic thermoplastic material characterized by strength, elasticity, resistance to abrasion and chemicals, low moisture absorbency, and capacity to be permanently set by heat. After 10 years of research E. I. with extra-strength PVC PVC: see polyvinyl chloride. PVC in full polyvinyl chloride Synthetic resin, an organic polymer made by treating vinyl chloride monomers with a peroxide. backing and is priced at only $8.99. The Secure Alert-Mate Alarm and Holder were designed by and for 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. professionals. 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:
Ph. 800-447-6739 Fax 626-443-5014 Web: www.posey.com Posey manufactures more than 500 healthcare items, including seating and positioning aids, fall prevention products and restraint alternatives. All of our products are designed to help you meet OBRA/HCFA restraint-reduction guidelines guidelines, n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. while improving the cost-effectiveness and quality of care. Our seating and positioning aids, such as the Orthotic orthotic /or·thot·ic/ (or-thot´ik) serving to protect or to restore or improve function; pertaining to the use or application of an orthosis. or·thot·ic adj. Of or relating to orthotics. Reclining Backrest and Drop Seat, improve positioning and help prevent pressure sores pressure sore n. See bedsore. . Our extensive selection of fall-prevention products includes new bed and chair alarms, hip pads Noun 1. hip pad - protective garment consisting of a pad worn by football and hockey players protective garment - clothing that is intended to protect the wearer from injury and floor mats, as well as our latest CE program "A Caregiver's Guide to Preventing Falls." And our skincare line offers a comprehensive selection of heel heel (hel) calx; the hindmost part of the foot. cracked heels pitted keratolysis. heel n. 1. protectors For the 1970s television series made by Gerry Anderson, see The Protectors Protectors was a team of fictional superheroes that starred in the eponymous title published by Malibu Comics. and foot positioners, plus the new, padded Posey Skinsleeve, designed to protect residents' fragile skin. Every Posey product is 100% satisfaction guarantee and is available on a 30-day free trial. Secure Care Products, Inc. Concord, NH Contact: Jean Drew Ph. 800-451-7917 Fax 603-227-0200 Senior Technologies: Lincoln, NE Contact: Kammie Reile Ph. 402-475-4002 Fax 402-475-4281 Email: sales@seniortech.com Web: www.seniortechnologies.com TABS Mobility Monitors and TABS Sidekicks TABS[R] mobility monitors, the professional product for fall management, now give you even greater flexibility in selecting a monitoring method that works best for each of your residents. Choose between the familiar TABS easy cord and clip assembly or the new TABS Sidekicks-discreet chair and bed pressure pads A pressure pad may be a trigger (pad) activated by weight often used as part of a security system. Supermarkets and big-box retailers often install pressure pads on their entrance and exit doors so that they open automatically when a customer with a shopping cart approaches. . You can even use them together to alert you when a resident is leaving a bed, chair or wheelchair wheel·chair or wheel chair n. A chair mounted on large wheels for the use of a sick or disabled person. wheelchair, n . The TABS mobility monitor's alarm is triggered when the resident moves beyond the caregiver-defined safety zone, so staff are alerted when someone might be at risk of falling. In many cases, the alarm serves as a reminder to the resident to stay put until help arrives. With TABS Sidekicks pressure pads, the TABS alarm sounds when the resident moves from the pad. The TABS Sidekicks pressure pads and industry-leading TABS mobility monitors combine to make the most versatile and cost-effective cost-effective, n the minimal expenditure of dollars, time, and other elements necessary to achieve the health care result deemed necessary and appropriate. fall monitoring system available. Skil-Care Corp.: Yonkers, NY Contact: Arnold Silverman Ph. 800-431-2972 Fax 914-963-2567 FIRE SAFETY Crest Healthcare: Dassel, MN Contact: Paul Kritzeck Ph. 800-328-8908 Fax 800-369-9207 Romaine, Inc.: Elkhart, IN Safety Technology International, Inc. Waterford, MI Simplex Time Recorder Co. Gardner, MA Contact: Heidi Coonerludt Ph. 800-SIMPLEX Fax 978-630-7856 United Receptacle, Inc.: Pottsville, PA HAND RAILS Crest Healthcare: Dassel, MN Contact: Paul Kritzeck Ph. 800-328-8908 Fax 800-369-9207 HEWI HEWI Heinrich Wilke (Bad Arolsen, Germany) HEWI Health, Environment, Welfare & Institutions , Inc.: Lancaster, PA LOCKS Von Duprin Div., Ingersoll-Rand Co. Indianapolis, IN NURSE CALL/COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS Alphone Health Care System Bellevue, WA Contact: Heidi Cornow Ph. 425-455-0510 Fax 425-455-0071 ALCO Sales and Service Co. Burr burr (bur) bur. burr n. Variant of bur. burr 1. a plant seed capsule carrying many hooked structures which catch in animal coats thus promoting dissemination of the plant. Ridge, IL Contact: Dan Collins Ph. 800-323-4282 Fax 800-950-1167 Best Healthcare Communications Farley, MO CALLCARE: Lancaster, PA Contact: Barbara A. Hertzler Ph. 800-345-9414 Fax 717-393-0646 Care Electronics, Inc. Boulder, CO Contact: Tom Moody Ph. 303-444-2273 Fax 303-447-3502 Email: tmoody@dnvr.uswest.net Web: www.careelectronics.com Care Electronics offers the best value in Restraint-Free Monitoring Systems, Patient-Safety Systems, Wanderer Monitoring Systems and Wireless Nurse-Call Systems. Our Standard Mobility Monitor with adjustable cord is $89. The Deluxe Mobility Monitor includes 5 different alarm tones, low battery and nurse-call interface for $129. The Deluxe Occupancy System uses a large, thin pad for bed monitoring and a soft cushion for chair monitoring. The control includes 5 alarm tones, 4 delay settings, auto-reset, low battery and nurse-call interface all for $149. The PatientCARE 16 and 64 Wireless Systems use the latest 900-MHz technology to monitor pendant transmitters, door transmitters and restraint-free devices. Prices start at $350. The PatientCARE Wanderer Monitoring System provides all of the fancy features at a down-to-earth price of just $825. Products are designed to be installed by your staff and include a 1 -year parts and labor warranty and 30-day return privilege. CORD-MATE, INC.: Cheshire, CT Contact: Rob Wilowski Ph. 800-922-7990 Fax 203-272-4834 CORNELL Cornell named after New York State Veterinary College at Cornell University, NY, USA. Cornell alternative-month accelerated lambing system enables each ewe to lamb three times in every 2 years. Communications, Inc. Milwaukee, WI Contact: Pauline Haack Ph. 414-351-4660 Fax 414-351-4657 mail: sales@cornellinc.com Web: www.cornellinc.com CORNELL is the expert in providing an effective communication system for your senior housing facility. Our customers often select one or several of our integrated systems to improve the communications, security or efficiency within their buildings. Our emergency-call, door-monitoring and evacuation-assistance products have helped thousands of customers feel secure. We provide installation and service throughout the USA with 750 qualified distributors, located in every state. We have become the contractor's choice via reliable products, simple installation and custom manufacturing capability. Let us help you today. "CORNELL... the Care Connection." Call us at (800) 558-8957. Crest Healthcare: Dassel, MN Contact: Paul Kritzeck Ph. 800-328-8908 Fax 800-369-9207 Direct Supply Healthcare Equipment Milwaukee, WI Ph. 800-634-7328 Fax 800-770-1707 Dukane Corporation St. Charles, IL Contact: Brian Warner Ph. 630-584-2300 Fax 630-584-2792 Dwyer Precision Jacksonville Beach, FL Contact: Bert W. Wechtenhiser Ph. 904-249-3545 Fax 904-249-1120 Elcombe Systems Limited Kanata, ON Contact: Eric Lavoie Ph. 800-563-5564 Fax 613-591-1566 Email: info@elcombe.com Web: www.elcombe.com For senior living facility owners and managers who wish to combine peace of mind for residents and their families with efficiency and effectiveness for facility staff, the Elcombe Emergency Communications System is a full-site solution. The system offers outstanding two-way voice capability, superior wireless technology and an open architecture. It delivers uncompromising performance, ease of use and flexibility. Elcombe's premium FM-radio-frequency technology offers unmatched range and reliability for resident response, and its standards-based network design provides facility managers with an integrated platform capable of a campus-wide security management solution. Fidelity TeleAlarm, LLC Reading, PA Contact: Rosemary Gulati Ph. 800-483-0888 Fax 610-929-6861 Hemco industries, Inc. Opa-Locka, FL Contact: Aurelio F. Hernandez Ph. 305-769-0606 Fax 305-769-0894 Email: hemcomiami@aol.com Web: www.hemcointernational.com Specialists in security and communications for nursing homes since 1965. Visual and audiovisual See A/V. nurses' call systems, ventilator ventilator /ven·ti·la·tor/ (ven´ti-la-tor) 1. an apparatus for qualifying the air breathed through it. 2. a device for giving artificial respiration or aiding in pulmonary ventilation. alarms, door security alarms (especially efficient in preventing patients from wandering out... plus, eliminating drug and supply theft). Chair and bed alarms, staff communication systems and many others. In-house In-house In the context of general equities, keeping an activity within the firm. For example, rather than go to the marketplace and sell a security for a client to anyone, an attempt is made to find a buyer to complete the transaction with the firm. engineering, metal fabricating, painting and silk screening allow us to custom-design your systems. We also make custom plates that fit existing wall boxes when replacing old systems. Hemco products are all competitively priced, easy to install, easy to operate, easy to service. Our products are widely known to provide features found nowhere else. Hill-Rom: Charleston, SC Contact: Kevin Rooney Kevin Rooney born on May 4, 1956 in Catskill, NY and is a boxing trainer and former boxer. Amateur Boxing Career Rooney won the 1975 147lb Sub-Novice New York Golden Gloves Championship. Rooney defeated Kevin Higgins of West Point in the finals. Ph. 843-740-8000 Fax 843-740-8263 Web: www.hill-rom.com Hill-Rom[R] provides an inclusive line of resident beds and 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. , as well as wound and pulmonary pulmonary /pul·mo·nary/ (pool´mo-nar?e) 1. pertaining to the lungs. 2. pertaining to the pulmonary artery. pul·mo·nar·y adj. Of, relating to, or affecting the lungs. support surfaces for use in long-term care facilities long-term care facility n. See skilled nursing facility. , including the RESIDENT[TM] LTC LTC abbr. lieutenant colonel Bed, the OSPREY osprey (ŏs`prē), common name for a bird of prey related to the hawk and the New World vulture and found near water in most parts of the world. [TM] LTC Bed, the TranSit[TM] Resident Transfer Chair, the TRANS TRANS - TRAffic Network Simulation Language. "A Model for Traffic Simulation and a Simulation Language for the General Transportation Problem", Proc FJCC 37 (1970). .LIFT[TM] Resident 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 Lift, the TRANS*LIFT[TM] Resident Stand Assist, CLINITRON[R] RITE-HITE[R] Air Fluidized Therapy, the PRIME*AIRE[TM] Therapy Surface and the PRIMA Prima® Cardiology A laser guide wire system for treating occluded coronary arteries by excimer laser ablation, indicated when mechanical guide wire and other treatment modalities have failed [TM] Prevention Mattress Series. The broad range of Hill-Rom long-term care products and services is made available through a team of capital product specialists and clinical and financial consultants, dedicated to helping post-acute care providers improve both clinical and financial outcomes. Jeron Electronic Systems, Inc. Chicago, IL Contact: Joseph J. Kester Ph. 773-275-1900 Fax 773-275-0283 JTECH JTECH Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology Communications Boca Raton Boca Raton (bō`kə rətōn`), city (1990 pop. 61,492), Palm Beach co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic; inc. 1925. Boca Raton is a popular resort and retirement community that experienced significant industrial development in the 1970s and 80s. , FL Contact: Jeff Waldron Ph. 800-321-6221 Fax 561-997-0773 Med Labs, Inc.: Goleta, CA Omniwatch Technologies Sunbury, PA Contact: William Dieck Ph. 800-539-6664 Fax 570-286-8304 Email: bdieck@ptdprolog.net Web: www.omniwatchtech.com Omniwatch retrofits your existing nurse-call system to provide computer reporting of call light activity and response times. An option for radio paging Radio paging was invented in 1956 at St Thomas' Hospital in London to alert doctors attending emergencies. Since then, paging has evolved in sophistication and today millions of messages are transmitted to people needing fast reliable messaging communications. from the call light system is also available. PROTECT Emergency Response Systems, Inc. Concord, CA Contact: Timothy Jonathan Ph. 800-548-8805 Fax 925-671-2347 Rauland-Borg Corporation Skokie, IL Contact: Larry Ball Larry Lauren Ball (born September 27, 1949 in Iowa City, Iowa) is a retired American football linebacker. Ball was drafted out of University of Louisville in the 1972 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. He also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. Ph. 800-752-7725 Fax 847-679-0625 Senior Technologies: Lincoln, NE Contact: Kammie Reile Ph. 402-475-4002 Fax 402-475-4281 Email: sales@seniortech.com Web: www.seniortechnologies.com Arial Wireless Call System With the Arial[TM] wireless call system, residents are free to go anywhere within the coverage area and feel comfortable, knowing help is as close as the push of a button. Arial connects your residents with staff quickly and easily in senior living residences by using a lightweight pendant or wallmounted transmitter A device that generates signals. Contrast with receiver. . Arial combines many of your facility and staff management systems into one seamless system: resident-to-staff communications, emergency response, access control and wanderer and fall management. Arial's wireless technology is suitable for nearly any facility, whether it's a high-rise, single-story or campus setting. With Arial, you eliminate the complicated installation that's necessary with most hard-wired systems. Advanced 900 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. spread-spectrum technology makes it possible for the Arial system to maximize range and reliability. The Arial system is also easily expandable, so you can add equipment as your census grows. Senior Technologies: Lincoln, NE Contact: Kammie Reile Ph. 402-475-4002 Fax 402-475-4281 Email: sales@seniortech.com Web: www.seniortechnologies.com WanderGuard Departure Alert System WanderGuard[R] leads the industry with more wanderer departure alert systems in facilities nationwide than any other system. The reasons are clear. WanderGuard products are designed with ease of use, reliability and cost-effectiveness in mind. Residents at risk for wandering wear a 90-day or 12-month signaling device on their wrists that transmits a signal to the WanderGuard unit. When a resident leaves a monitored area, an alarm sounds to alert caregivers that a resident has exited. The WanderGuard departure alert system can be customized to the needs of each facility. We offer many options from the WanderGuard product line, including WanderGuard locks, the Catch-All[TM] nonselective door alarm, the patented Pre-Alert[TM] remote annunciator and paging to help provide resident security throughout your facility while providing managed freedom for residents. Wanderguard products are backed by the most comprehensive support programs and services, including training, installation, maintenance and ongoing customer support. Simplex Time Recorder Co. Gardner, MA Contact: Heidi Coonerludt Ph. 800-SIMPLEX Fax 978-630-7856 TekTone[R] Sound & Signal Mfg., Inc. Franklin, NC Ph. 800-327-8466 Fax 828-524-9968 VCTV VCTV Vietnam Cable Television VCTV Viewer-Controlled Cable Television VCTV Viewer-Controlled Television VCTV Vapour Cooled Triode Valve , Inc./Visitor & Community Television Corporation Leawood, KS Contact: Mr. James Sheedy Ph. 800-442-5771 Fax 816-942-8005 PATIENT MONITORING SYSTEMS Care Electronics, Inc.: Boulder, CO Contact: Tom Moody Ph. 303-444-2273 Fax 303-447-3502 Email: tmoody@dnvr.uswest.net Web: www.careelectronics.com Care Electronics offers the best value in Restraint-Free Monitoring Systems, Patient-Safety Systems, Wanderer Monitoring Systems and Wireless Nurse-Call Systems. Our Standard Mobility Monitor with adjustable cord is $89. The Deluxe Mobility Monitor includes 5 different alarm tones, low battery and nurse-call interface for $129. The Deluxe Occupancy System uses a large, thin pad for bed monitoring and a soft cushion for chair monitoring. The control includes 5 alarm tones, 4 delay settings, auto-reset, low battery and nurse-call interface all for $149. The PatientCARE 16 and 64 Wireless Systems use the latest 900-MHz technology to monitor pendant transmitters, door transmitters and restraint-free devices. Prices start at $350. The PatientCARE Wanderer Monitoring System provides all of the fancy features at a down-to-earth price of just $825. Products are designed to be installed by your staff and include a 1 -year parts and labor warranty and 30-day return privilege. CARE TRAK TRAK Track TRAK Technology to Recover Abducted Kids (system to help law enforcement agencies) , Inc.: Carbondale, IL Contact: Mike Chylewski Ph. 800-842-4537 Fax 618-457-3340 Email: mike@caretrak.com Web: www.caretrak.com CARE TRAK, Inc., offers protection for Alzheimer's wanderers wanderers see neonatal maladjustment syndrome. . CARE TRAK's radio monitoring units save worry, allow residents restraint-free exercise, reduce lawsuits, and "sell" a facility to families seeking a safe environment for their loved one. A Mobile Locater finds wanderers up to a mile away, day or night. The wanderer's one-ounce wrist or ankle transmitter sends a radio signal to the Mobile Locater. The portable Mobile Locater can be taken on outings and works with any door alarm. CARE TRAK's Door Alarm alerts staff and identifies the door that a wanderer uses. Staff and guests come and go without triggering the alarm. CARE TRAK's Perimeter The boundary of a system or network, which defines the inside and outside. It is typically determined by firewalls and addresses. See DMZ. System allows residents to get exercise and fresh air. If a wanderer leaves the area, an alarm alerts staff. In business more than 29 years-5-year warranty on electronics. Graham-Field, Inc.: Bay Shore, NY Guardian Electronics, Inc.: Mequon, WI Monitech, Inc.: Rock Island, IL Contact: Tom Dhanens Ph. 888-818-7373 Fax 309-799-5064 Secure Care Products, Inc. Concord, NH Contact: Jean Drew Ph. 800-451-7917 Fax 603-227-0200 Senior Technologies: Lincoln, NE Contact: Kammie Reile Ph. 402-475-4002 Fax 402-475-4281 Email: sales@seniortech.com Web: www.seniortechnologies.com WanderGuard Departure Alert System WanderGuard[R] leads the industry with more wanderer departure alert systems in facilities nationwide than any other system. The reasons are clear. WanderGuard products are designed with ease of use, reliability and cost-effectiveness in mind. Residents at risk for wandering wear a 90-day or 12-month signaling device on their wrists that transmits a signal to the WanderGuard unit. When a resident leaves a monitored area, an alarm sounds to alert caregivers that a resident has exited. The WanderGuard departure alert system can be customized to the needs of each facility. We offer many options from the WanderGuard product line, including WanderGuard locks, the Catch-All[TM] nonselective door alarm, the patented Pre-Alert[TM] remote annunciator and paging to help provide resident security throughout your facility while providing managed freedom for residents. Wanderguard products are backed by the most comprehensive support programs and services, including training, installation, maintenance and ongoing customer support. PHOTO IDENTIFICATION Fargo Electronics, Inc. Eden Prairie Eden Prairie A city of eastern Minnesota, a residential suburb of Minneapolis. Population: 57,300. , MN Contact: Mark Anderson Mark Anderson
Ph. 612-941-9470 Fax 612-941-7836 Email: sales@fargo.com Web: www.fargo.com FARGO Electronics, Inc., offers a complete line of desktop photo ID card printers for nursing homes and long-term care facilities. FARGO's new HD710 and HD720 Card Printers utilize revolutionary High Definition Printing[TM] (HDP HDP High Density Polyethylene HDP High Density Plasma HDP Human Dimensions of Global Environmental Change Programme HDP Hazardous Duty Pay HDP Hurricane Destruction Potential HDP Hydrocarbon Dew Point HDP Hard Drive Password ) technology to deliver superior image quality, improved card durability du·ra·ble adj. 1. Capable of withstanding wear and tear or decay: a durable fabric. 2. and expanded versatility. Designed for many applications - including patient/employee photo IDs, access control and visitor badges, time and attendance tracking, and patient billing - HDP Printers print rich, full-color photos and razor-sharp text and graphics onto the widest variety of card types and sizes, including proximity cards Proximity card is a generic name for contactless integrated circuit devices used for security access or payment systems. It can refer to the older 125 kHz devices or the newer 13.56 MHz contactless RFID cards, most commonly known as contactless smartcards. and oversized o·ver·size n. 1. A size that is larger than usual. 2. An oversize article or object. adj. o·ver·size also o·ver·sized Larger in size than usual or necessary. badges. FARGO is the leading developer and manufacturer of card printers. FARGO does business in more than 97 countries worldwide and maintains the largest sales and service network in the card business today. NovaTech Sciences Corporation Greensboro, NC Simplex Time Recorder Co. Gardner, MA Contact: Heidi Coonerludt Ph. 800-SIMPLEX Fax 978-630-7856 RAMPS ramps n. Variant of ramp3. Flaghouse, Inc. Hashrouck Heights, NJ Contact: John Ruggiero Ph. 800-793-7900 Fax 800-793-7922 Email: info@flaghouse.com Web: www.flaghouse.com Graham-Field, Inc.: Bay Shore, NY Portable Entry Systems: Camden, MI RESTRAINT ALTERNATIVES Bed-Check Corporation: Tulsa, OK Contact: Cheryl Barrett Ph. 800-523-7956 Fax 918-749-9828 Email: cheryl@bedcheck.com Brown Engineering Corporation Westhampton, MA Contact: Patrick M. Pierce Pierce may refer to: Places
Ph. 800-726-4233 Fax 413-527-3182 Email: bedbar@crocker.com Web: www.bedbar.com The BED-BAR[R] is a sturdy sturdy neurological disease in sheep caused by the pressure of a Taenia multiceps metacestode. Called also gid. support rail used to help people get in and out of bed. Used at home, in 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. and nursing facilities, it promotes independent, restraint-free mobility. There are three models available to fit all bed styles. Clients at home like the independence achieved by using the BED-BAR. Nursing home clients enjoy the restraint-free environment afforded from using the product. Nursing facilities throughout the country incorporate the BED-BAR in both their restraint reduction programs and their fall prevention programs. It also helps to reduce staff assistance required and helps reduce worker's comp comp See comparison. claims related to patient lifting. It is best suited to those clients who need an enabling device to enhance their independence with bed mobility. Endorsed by nurses and physical and occupational therapists occupational therapist A person trained to help people manage daily activities of living–dressing, cooking, etc, and other activities that promote recovery and regaining vocational skills Salary $51K + 4% bonus. See ADL. . Used at nursing and rehabilitation rehabilitation: see physical therapy. centers, and in client homes throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. ! Care Electronics, Inc. Boulder, CO Contact: Tom Moody Ph. 303-444-2273 Fax 303-447-3502 Email: tmoody@dnvr.uswest.net Web: www.careelectronics.com Care Electronics offers the best value in Restraint-Free Monitoring Systems, Patient-Safety Systems, Wanderer Monitoring Systems and Wireless Nurse-Call Systems. Our Standard Mobility Monitor with adjustable cord is $89. The Deluxe Mobility Monitor includes 5 different alarm tones, low battery and nurse-call interface for $129. The Deluxe Occupancy System uses a large, thin pad for bed monitoring and a soft cushion for chair monitoring. The control includes 5 alarm tones, 4 delay settings, auto-reset, low battery and nurse-call interface all for $149. The PatientCARE 16 and 64 Wireless Systems use the latest 900-MHz technology to monitor pendant transmitters, door transmitters and restraint-free devices. Prices start at $350. The PatientCARE Wanderer Monitoring System provides all of the fancy features at a down-to-earth price of just $825. Products are designed to be installed by your staff and include a 1 -year parts and labor warranty and 30-day return privilege. CARE TRAK, Inc.: Carbondale, IL Contact: Mike Chylewski Ph. 800-842-4537 Fax 618-457-3340 Email: mike@caretrak.com Web: www.caretrak.com CARE TRAK, Inc., offers protection for Alzheimer's wanderers. CARE TRAK's radio monitoring units save worry, allow residents restraint-free exercise, reduce lawsuits, and "sell" a facility to families seeking a safe environment for their loved one. A Mobile Locater finds wanderers up to a mile away, day or night. The wanderer's one-ounce wrist or ankle transmitter sends a radio signal to the Mobile Locater. The portable Mobile Locater can be taken on outings and works with any door alarm. CARE TRAK's Door Alarm alerts staff and identifies the door that a wanderer uses. Staff and guests come and go without triggering the alarm. CARE TRAK's Perimeter System allows residents to get exercise and fresh air. If a wanderer leaves the area, an alarm alerts staff. In business more than 29 years-5-year warranty on electronics. Code Alert: Brookfield, WI Contact: Sales Dept. Ph. 414-790-1771 Fax 414-790-1784 Guardian Electronics, Inc.: Mequon, WI Instantel, Inc.: Kanata, ON Contact: Aurel Lebel Ph. 800-267-9111 Fax 613-592-4296 Metas Pressure Management & Safety Systems: Sylvania, OH NOA NOA Nintendo Of America NOA Notice of Award NOA Notice Of Availability NOA Noroeste Argentino (Spanish: Argentine North West Region) NOA Notice of Action NOA Notice of Acceptance Medical Industries, Inc. Washington, MO Contact: William C. Nass Ph. 800-633-6068 Fax 636-239-6900 Email: wcn@noamedical.com Web: www.noamedical.com Complying with current HCFA HCFA abbr. Health Care Financing Administration HCFA, n.pr See Health Care Financing Administration. mandates concerning side rails can be a difficult task. Let NOA Medical Industries, Inc., help in your quest to become restraint-free. The NOA Assist Bar can be custom-fitted to most existing nursing beds, allowing nursing staff to concentrate on providing quality care instead of timely assessments, tracking and documentation. Restraint-free living for your residents and less paperwork for nursing make the NOA Assist Bar a practical tool, but not a burdensome device. Call today for more information. Personal Safety Corporation Cedar Rapids, IA Contact: Chassidy Olson Ph. 800-373-3307 Fax 319-378-1311 Email: olson.d@mcleodusa.net Web: www.psc.nu The Alert-Mate alarm is the most effective, low-cost resident safety and wandering/fall-prevention alarm available for under $10. The alarm is currently being used in thousands of care facilities throughout the United States. The 80-decibel alarm carries a one-year warranty and comes complete with a 9-volt battery, 4[feet] adjustable cord with alligator clip, Velcro attachment strip and easy-to-use instructions. The Moveable Holder is used to affix the Alert-Mate Alarm to a bed or chair. No tools are needed. The alarm can be easily moved in seconds from bed to chair and back as needed. The holder eliminates the need to permanently affix an alarm to a bed or chair, thereby reducing the number of alarms needed. The holder is made of heavy-duty 210 nylon with extra-strength PVC backing and is priced at only $8.99. The Secure Alert-Mate Alarm and Holder were designed by and for long-term care professionals. Posey Company: Arcadia, CA Ph. 800-447-6739 Fax 626-443-5014 Web: www.posey.com Posey manufactures more than 500 healthcare items, including seating and positioning aids, fall prevention products and restraint alternatives. All of our products are designed to help you meet OBRA/HCFA restraint-reduction guidelines while improving the cost-effectiveness and quality of care. Our seating and positioning aids, such as the Orthotic Reclining Backrest and Drop Seat, improve positioning and help prevent pressure sores. Our extensive selection of fall-prevention products includes new bed and chair alarms, hip pads and floor mats, as well as our latest CE program "A Caregiver's Guide to Preventing Falls." And our skincare line offers a comprehensive selection of heel protectors and foot positioners, plus the new, padded Posey Skinsleeve, designed to protect residents' fragile skin. Every Posey product is 100% satisfaction guarantee and is available on a 30-day free trial. Powderhorn Industries, Inc.: Montrose, CO Restorative re·stor·a·tive adj. 1. Of or relating to restoration. 2. Tending or having the power to restore. n. A medicine or other agent that helps to restore health, strength, or consciousness. Medical, Inc. Brandenburg, KY Contact: Karen L. Bonn Ph. 502-422-5454 Fax 502-422-5453 SAFEHIP: Woonsocket, RI Secure Care Products, Inc. Concord, NH Contact: Jean Drew Ph. 800-451-7917 Fax 603-227-0200 Senior Technologies: Lincoln, NE Contact: Kammie Reile Ph. 402-475-4002 Fax 402-475-4281 Email: sales@seniortech.com Web: www.seniortechnologies.com TABS Mobility Monitors and TABS Sidekicks TABS[R] mobility monitors, the professional product for fall management, now give you even greater flexibility in selecting a monitoring method that works best for each of your residents. Choose between the familiar TABS easy cord and clip assembly or the new TABS Sidekicks-discreet chair and bed pressure pads. You can even use them together to alert you when a resident is leaving a bed, chair or wheelchair. The TABS mobility monitor's alarm is triggered when the resident moves beyond the caregiver-defined safety zone, so staff are alerted when someone might be at risk of falling. In many cases, the alarm serves as a reminder to the resident to stay put until help arrives. With TABS Sidekicks pressure pads, the TABS alarm sounds when the resident moves from the pad. The TABS Sidekicks pressure pads and industry-leading TABS mobility monitors combine to make the most versatile and cost-effective fall monitoring system available. Skil-Care Corp.: Yonkers, NY Contact: Arnold Silverman Ph. 800-431-2972 Fax 914-963-2567 Vail Vail (vāl), town (1990 pop. 3,569), Eagle co., W central Colo., on Gore Creek, in the Gore Range of the Rocky Mts.; founded as a ski resort 1962, inc. as a town 1966. Products, Inc.: Toledo, OH Contact: Joylyn Ph. 800-235-VAIL Fax 419-698-1174 SECURITY MONITORING SYSTEMS Care Electronics, Inc. Boulder, CO Contact: Tom Moody Ph. 303-444-2273 Fax 303-447-3502 Email: tmoody@dnvr.uswest.net Web: www.careelectronics.com Care Electronics offers the best value in Restraint-Free Monitoring Systems, Patient-Safety Systems, Wanderer Monitoring Systems and Wireless Nurse-Call Systems. Our Standard Mobility Monitor with adjustable cord is $89. The Deluxe Mobility Monitor includes 5 different alarm tones, low battery and nurse-call interface for $129. The Deluxe Occupancy System uses a large, thin pad for bed monitoring and a soft cushion for chair monitoring. The control includes 5 alarm tones, 4 delay settings, auto-reset, low battery and nurse-call interface all for $149. The PatientCARE 16 and 64 Wireless Systems use the latest 900-MHz technology to monitor pendant transmitters, door transmitters and restraint-free devices. Prices start at $350. The PatientCARE Wanderer Monitoring System provides all of the fancy features at a down-to-earth price of just $825. Products are designed to be installed by your staff and include a 1 -year parts and labor warranty and 30-day return privilege. CARE TRAK, Inc.: Carbondale, IL Contact: Mike Chylewski Ph. 800-842-4537 Fax 618-457-3340 Email: mike@caretrak.com Web: www.caretrak.com CARE TRAK, Inc., offers protection for Alzheimer's wanderers. CARE TRAK's radio monitoring units save worry, allow residents restraint-free exercise, reduce lawsuits, and "sell" a facility to families seeking a safe environment for their loved one. A Mobile Locater finds wanderers up to a mile away, day or night. The wanderer's one-ounce wrist or ankle transmitter sends a radio signal to the Mobile Locater. The portable Mobile Locater can be taken on outings and works with any door alarm. CARE TRAK's Door Alarm alerts staff and identifies the door that a wanderer uses. Staff and guests come and go without triggering the alarm. CARE TRAK's Perimeter System allows residents to get exercise and fresh air. If a wanderer leaves the area, an alarm alerts staff. In business more than 29 years-5-year warranty on electronics. Crest Healthcare: Dassel, MN Contact: Paul Kritzeck Ph. 800-328-8908 Fax 800-369-9207 Elcombe Systems Limited Kanata, ON Contact: Eric Lavoie Ph. 800-563-5564 Fax 613-591-1566 Email: info@elcombe.com Web: www.elcombe.com For senior living facility owners and managers who wish to combine peace of mind for residents and their families with efficiency and effectiveness for facility staff, the Elcombe Emergency Communications System is a full-site solution. The system offers outstanding two-way voice capability, superior wireless technology and an open architecture. It delivers uncompromising performance, ease of use and flexibility. Elcombe's premium FM-radio-frequency technology offers unmatched range and reliability for resident response, and its standards-based network design provides facility managers with an integrated platform capable of a campus-wide security management solution. Secure Care Products, Inc. Concord, NH Contact: Jean Drew Ph. 800-451-7917 Fax 603-227-0200 Senior Technologies: Lincoln, NE Contact: Kammie Reile Ph. 402-475-4002 Fax 402-475-4281 Email: sales@seniortech.com Web: www.seniortechnologies.com WanderGuard Locks You can count on Senior Technologies to provide additional security where you need it most. WanderGuard[R] delayed-egress magnetic locks combine life safety, security and cost-effectiveness to help you control any of your building's emergency exit and perimeter doors. WanderGuard locks can be integrated with the WanderGuard departure alert system to restrict only high-risk high-risk adjective Referring to an ↑ risk of suffering from a particular condition Infectious disease Referring to an ↑ risk for exposure to blood-borne pathogens, which occurs with blood bank technicians, dental professionals, dialysis unit individuals from exiting while others exit unrestricted. The locks automatically engage when a resident wearing a signaling device approaches the monitored door. When the resident moves on, the lock releases. When the fire control panel is in alarm, the lock will automatically deactivate de·ac·ti·vate tr.v. de·ac·ti·vat·ed, de·ac·ti·vat·ing, de·ac·ti·vates 1. To render inactive or ineffective. 2. To inhibit, block, or disrupt the action of (an enzyme or other biological agent). 3. . WanderGuard locks can also be used alone to secure emergency exit and perimeter doors at all times. WanderGuard locks meet NFPA NFPA National Fire Protection Association NFPA National Food Processors Association NFPA National Fluid Power Association NFPA National Federation of Paralegal Associations (Edmonds, WA) 101 Life Safety Code[R] and most major building codes, and can be factory programmed for BOCA codes. WanderGuard locks must be installed in accordance Accordance is Bible Study Software for Macintosh developed by OakTree Software, Inc.[] As well as a standalone program, it is the base software packaged by Zondervan in their Bible Study suites for Macintosh. with the authority having jurisdiction. A variety of models is available. Simplex Time Recorder Co. Gardner, MA Contact: Heidi Coonerludt Ph. 800-SIMPLEX Fax 978-630-7856 Von Duprin Div., Ingersoll-Rand Co. Indianapolis, IN WANDERING PROXIMITY ALARMS CARE TRAK, Inc.: Carbondale, IL Contact: Mike Chylewski Ph. 800-842-4537 Fax 618-457-3340 Email: mike@caretrak.com Web: www.caretrak.com CARE TRAK, Inc., offers protection for Alzheimer's wanderers. CARE TRAK's radio monitoring units save worry, allow residents restraint-free exercise, reduce lawsuits, and "sell" a facility to families seeking a safe environment for their loved one. A Mobile Locater finds wanderers up to a mile away, day or night. The wanderer's one-ounce wrist or ankle transmitter sends a radio signal to the Mobile Locater. The portable Mobile Locater can be taken on outings and works with any door alarm. CARE TRAK's Door Alarm alerts staff and identifies the door that a wanderer uses. Staff and guests come and go without triggering the alarm. CARE TRAK's Perimeter System allows residents to get exercise and fresh air. If a wanderer leaves the area, an alarm alerts staff. In business more than 29 years-5-year warranty on electronics. Code Alert: Brookfield, WI Contact: Sales Dept. Ph. 414-790-1771 Fax 414-790-1784 Elcombe Systems Limited Kanata, ON Contact: Eric Lavoie Ph. 800-563-5564 Fax 613-591-1566 Email: info@elcombe.com Web: www.elcombe.com For senior living facility owners and managers who wish to combine peace of mind for residents and their families with efficiency and effectiveness for facility staff, the Elcombe Emergency Communications System is a full-site solution. The system offers outstanding two-way voice capability, superior wireless technology and an open architecture. It delivers uncompromising performance, ease of use and flexibility. Elcombe's premium FM-radio-frequency technology offers unmatched range and reliability for resident response, and its standards-based network design provides facility managers with an integrated platform capable of a campus-wide security management solution. Instantel, Inc.: Kanata, ON Contact: Aurel Lebel Ph. 800-267-9111 Fax 613-592-4296 Secure Care Products, Inc. Concord, NH Contact: Jean Drew Ph. 800-451-7917 Fax 603-227-0200 Senior Technologies: Lincoln, NE Contact: Kammie Reile Ph. 402-475-4002 Fax 402-475-4281 Email: sales@seniortech.com Web: www.seniortechnologies.com WanderGuard Departure Alert System WanderGuard[R] leads the industry with more wanderer departure alert systems in facilities nationwide than any other system. The reasons are clear. WanderGuard products are designed with ease of use, reliability and cost-effectiveness in mind. Residents at risk for wandering wear a 90-day or 12-month signaling device on their wrists that transmits a signal to the WanderGuard unit. When a resident leaves a monitored area, an alarm sounds to alert caregivers that a resident has exited. The WanderGuard departure alert system can be customized to the needs of each facility. We offer many options from the WanderGuard product line, including WanderGuard locks, the Catch-All[TM] nonselective door alarm, the patented Pre-Alert[TM] remote annunciator and paging to help provide resident security throughout your facility while providing managed freedom for residents. Wanderguard products are backed by the most comprehensive support programs and services, including training, installation, maintenance and ongoing customer support. WANDERING TRANSPONDER SYSTEMS Code Alert: Brookfield, WI Contact: Sales Dept. Ph. 414-790-1771 Fax 414-790-1784 Instantel Inc.: Kanata, ON Contact: Aurel Lebel Ph. 800-267-9111 Fax 613-592-4296 WIRELESS WANDERING ALERT SYSTEMS Care Electronics, Inc. Boulder, CO Contact: Tom Moody Ph. 303-444-2273 Fax 303-447-3502 Email: tmoody@dnvr.uswest.net Web: www.careelectronics.com Care Electronics offers the best value in Restraint-Free Monitoring Systems, Patient-Safety Systems, Wanderer Monitoring Systems and Wireless Nurse-Call Systems. Our Standard Mobility Monitor with adjustable cord is $89. The Deluxe Mobility Monitor includes 5 different alarm tones, low battery and nurse-call interface for $129. The Deluxe Occupancy System uses a large, thin pad for bed monitoring and a soft cushion for chair monitoring. The control includes 5 alarm tones, 4 delay settings, auto-reset, low battery and nurse-call interface all for $149. The PatientCARE 16 and 64 Wireless Systems use the latest 900-MHz technology to monitor pendant transmitters, door transmitters and restraint-free devices. Prices start at $350. The PatientCARE Wanderer Monitoring System provides all of the fancy features at a down-to-earth price of just $825. Products are designed to be installed by your staff and include a 1 -year parts and labor warranty and 30-day return privilege. Code Alert: Brookfield, WI Contact: Sales Dept. Ph. 414-790-1771 Fax 414-790-1784 Crest Healthcare: Dassel, MN Contact: Paul Kritzeck Ph. 800-328-8908 Fax 800-369-9207 Direct Supply Healthcare Equipment Milwaukee, WI Ph. 800-634-7328 Fax 800-770-1707 Fidelity TeleAlarm, LLC Reading, PA Contact: Rosemary Gulati Ph. 800-483-0888 Fax 610-929-6861 Guardian Electronics, Inc.: Mequon, WI Instantel, Inc.: Kanata, ON Contact: Aurel Lebel Ph. 800-267-9111 Fax 613-592-4296 Personal Safety Corporation Cedar Rapids, IA Contact: Chassidy Olson Ph. 800-373-3307 Fax 319-378-1311 Email: olson.d@mcleodusa.net Web: www.psc.nu The Alert-Mate alarm is the most effective, low-cost resident safety and wandering/fall-prevention alarm available for under $10. The alarm is currently being used in thousands of care facilities throughout the United States. The 80-decibel alarm carries a one-year warranty and comes complete with a 9-volt battery, 4[feet] adjustable cord with alligator clip, Velcro attachment strip and easy-to-use instructions. The Moveable Holder is used to affix the Alert-Mate Alarm to a bed or chair. No tools are needed. The alarm can be easily moved in seconds from bed to chair and back as needed. The holder eliminates the need to permanently affix an alarm to a bed or chair, thereby reducing the number of alarms needed. The holder is made of heavy-duty 210 nylon with extra-strength PVC backing and is priced at only $8.99. The Secure Alert-Mate Alarm and Holder were designed by and for long-term care professionals. PROTECT Emergency Response Systems, Inc. Concord, CA Contact: Timothy Jonathan Ph. 800-548-8805 Fax 925-671-2347 Senior Technologies: Lincoln, NE Contact: Kammie Reile Ph. 402-475-4002 Fax 402-475-4281 Email: sales@seniortech.com Web: www.seniortechnologies.com WanderGuard Departure Alert System WanderGuard[R] leads the industry with more wanderer departure alert systems in facilities nationwide than any other system. The reasons are clear. WanderGuard products are designed with ease of use, reliability and cost-effectiveness in mind. Residents at risk for wandering wear a 90-day or 12-month signaling device on their wrists that transmits a signal to the WanderGuard unit. When a resident leaves a monitored area, an alarm sounds to alert caregivers that a resident has exited. The WanderGuard departure alert system can be customized to the needs of each facility. We offer many options from the WanderGuard product line, including WanderGuard locks, the Catch-All[TM] nonselective door alarm, the patented Pre-Alert[TM] remote annunciator and paging to help provide resident security throughout your facility while providing managed freedom for residents. Wanderguard products are backed by the most comprehensive support programs and services, including training, installation, maintenance and ongoing customer support. Simplex Time Recorder Co. Gardner, MA Contact: Heidi Coonerludt Ph. 800-SIMPLEX Fax 978-630-7856 Versus Technology Traverse City Traverse City, city (1990 pop. 15,155), seat of Grand Traverse co., N Mich., at the head of the West Arm of Grand Traverse Bay, in a resort and cherry-growing region; inc. 1881. , MI Contact: Stephanie Bertschy Ph. 231-946-5868 Fax 231-946-6775 MODULAR MONITORING SYSTEM The BedTender and ChairTender control units from Secure Care Products alert staff if a resident leaves a bed or chair, or becomes incontinent in·con·ti·nent adj. 1. Lacking normal voluntary control of excretory functions. 2. Lacking sexual restraint; unchaste. . Both control units activate automatically when a resident applies weight to the TenderPad. The ChairTender control unit runs on a 9-volt battery, and the BedTender is wall-mounted and powered electrically by a DC adapter A device that allows one system to connect to and work with another. An adapter is often a simple circuit that converts one set of signals to another; however, the term often refers to devices which are more accurately called "controllers. . The ultrathin ul·tra·thin adj. Very thin. TenderPad is plugged into the control unit and when a resident's weight is removed from the pad, an alarm will sound. To enhance this system, the Incontinent Sensor, which can be used with or without the TenderPad, will display a flashing "WET" when it comes in contact with moisture. DECORATIVE HANDRAILS DecoLink, a member of the C/S See client/server. Group, introduces Acrovyn[R] Renaissance AW Series handrails. This line of economical wood handrails can reduce maintenance costs while enhancing the appearance of the facility and providing greater safety for residents. There are four models to choose from. The ash rails can be finished in natural, light oak, honey or cherry. Other wood species are also available. A new combination handrail/leaning rail is especially designed for the resident who might have difficulty grasping grasping a similar equine neurosis to windsucking; the horse grasps a fixed object with its teeth, but does not swallow air. traditional handrails. This model is offered with an optional vinyl vinyl /vi·nyl/ (vi´nil) the univalent group CH2dbondCH—. vinyl chloride a vinyl group to which an atom of chlorine is attached; the monomer which polymerizes to polyvinyl chloride; it is toxic bumper to provide additional safety. ASSISTED LIVING EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM Code Alert's Quick Response Emergency Call System, QR4500, allows for resident independence while enabling users to summon TO SUMMON, practice. The act by which a defendant is notified by a competent officer, that an action has been instituted against him, and that he is required to answer to it at a time and place named. help with the touch of a button. Designed especially for small assisted living facilities, the QR4500 supervises up to 16 transmitters. A lightweight pendant or wall-mounted transmitter is touched to summon assistance. When the transmitter button is pressed, the receiver clearly displays the transmitter number, while the wall-mounted annunciator sounds an audible A protected MP3 file format from the Audible.com audio download service. See Audible.com. alarm. After an alarm has occurred, the system must be reset by staff at the resident's pendant or wall-mounted transmitter. The wireless QR4500 system operates in the 900-MHz frequency band using advanced spread-spectrum technology. This system may be integrated with existing Wanderer Monitoring Systems. BEDSIDE MAT By using Skil-Care's full-size Soft-Fall Bedside Mat, caregivers can minimize the use of side rails while bedside protecting residents in an OBRA-approved manner. Made from 4[inches]-thick, high-density foam, the Soft-Fall Mat offers more impact-absorbing protection than standard mats. Specially sized to fit between the bed wheels, the Soft-Fall Mat, with its durable, wipe-clean vinyl cover, slips under the bed for convenient storage. DEPARTURE WARNING ALARM Senior Technologies' WanderGuard Pre-Alert remote annunciator sends a warning before a wanderer exits. The light panel displays a "condition yellow" and emits a discreet dis·creet adj. 1. Marked by, exercising, or showing prudence and wise self-restraint in speech and behavior; circumspect. 2. Free from ostentation or pretension; modest. beep when a monitored resident is within range of a Wander-Guard-equipped door. When the monitored resident moves away from the door, the alarm stops. If there is a departure, the annunciator displays a "condition red" and goes into full alert. The alarm is reset at the exit, not at the remote annunciator. Each Pre-Alert annunciator can monitor four exits. PORTABLE ALARM HOLDER Personal Safety Corp. has introduced the Secure Alert-Mate Moveable Holder. Designed and tested with the help of DONs, this moveable holder enables staff to easily move the Alert-Mate Alarm from bed to chair and back. The durable holder is made of heavy-duty nylon with an extra-strength PVC backing. The Alert-Mate Moveable Holder can be securely positioned in seconds without tools. SAFETY TESTING MANUAL Home Safeguard Industries, Inc., manufacturer of fire-safety devices, has published an easy-to-understand product instruction manual. The manual does not simply list and describe items, but takes the reader through a step-by-step demonstration. The Home Safeguard Industries line includes the Smoke Detector smoke detector n. An alarm device that automatically detects the presence of smoke. Also called smoke alarm. Tester, Heat Detector detector: see particle detector. Tester, Dustair and accessories. ASSISTED LIVING EMERGENCY CALL Three new products, Resident Check-In, Wireless Pendant Call, and Resident Information Display, have been introduced by Jeron Electronics Systems, Inc., for use in assisted living facilities. Resident Check-In allows residents to register with the staff to verify (1) To prove the correctness of data. (2) In data entry operations, to compare the keystrokes of a second operator with the data entered by the first operator to ensure that the data were typed in accurately. See validate. their well-being. If a resident fails to register, his room number and the word "Check" will appear at the master station to alert staff to communicate with him. The Wireless Pendant enables a resident to summon help from anywhere in the apartment with the touch of a button, and the Resident Information Display instantly provides detailed personal records. BED RAIL WITH POCKET Ableware's Single AbleRise[TM] Bed Rail assists residents getting in and out of bed and helps prevent falls, while providing a convenient storage pocket for personal items. The bed rail features a comfortable-to-grasp handle that can be used for repositioning repositioning Laparoscopic surgery The changing of a Pt's position during a procedure to improve access or visualization of the operative field, which may be linked to complications, as it changes anatomic planes of operation. Cf Laparoscopic surgery. and turning in bed. The nonmetal nonmetal, chemical element possessing certain properties by which it is distinguished from a metal. In general, this distinction is drawn on the basis that a nonmetal tends to accept electrons and form negative ions and that its oxide is acidic. rail eliminates the static shock that can occur with metal rails. Single AbleRise fits twin, full and queen-size beds. The Double AbleRise[TM] is installed on both sides of the bed. MOBILITY MONITORS Senior Technologies' TABS restraint-free mobility monitors sound an alarm when a resident leaves a bed, chair, room or wheelchair. The TABS alarm is triggered when the resident moves beyond the caregiver-defined safety zone, so that staff are alerted when someone is at risk of falling. In many cases the alarm serves as a reminder for the patient to stay put until help arrives. The TABS Select and TABS Voice+ models provide distinct alarm tones and connect with most nurse-call systems. Add TABS Sidekick The first popular popup program for DOS PCs, introduced by Borland in 1984. Sidekick included a calculator, notepad, calendar, phone dialer and ASCII table and popularized the concept of a terminate and stay resident (TSR) utility. pressure pads for additional monitoring capabilities. LIFETIME WARRANTY FOR LOCKING PRODUCTS Securitron has announced the MagnaCare[TM] Lifetime Replacement Warranty program for any electronic-locking product the company manufactures. The product will be replaced for any reason, at any time - no questions asked. Even damage resulting from improper
The MagnaCare program is designed to be attractive to the architect, specifier and facility, because they will never have to repurchase re·pur·chase tr.v. re·pur·chased, re·pur·chas·ing, re·pur·chas·es To buy (something) again. n. The act of buying something that one previously sold or owned. Noun 1. or replace the product. NONSELECTIVE DOOR ALARM Catch-All[TM], WanderGuard's non-selective door alarm, is designed to be used in areas where complete traffic control is desired, or on low-traffic doors for added security. The alarm will sound whenever the door is opened. The Catch-All monitor can be used to monitor fire exits, stairwells, employee entrances and other doors that require higher security levels. DELAYED-EGRESS LOCKS Senior Technologies introduces WanderGuard delayed-egress magnetic locks that meet National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code 101 requirements. These locks can be integrated with a departure alert system to restrict only high-risk individuals from exiting while staff and visitors can come and go freely. As self-contained units that use existing door exit and latching latch n. 1. A fastening, as for a door or gate, typically consisting of a bar that fits into a notch or slot and is lifted from either side by a lever or string. 2. hardware, the locks contain no moving parts Moving parts are the components of a device that undergo continuous or frequent motion, most commonly rotation. "Parts" only include the mechanical components which does not include fuel, or any other gas or liquid. , run cooler and use less current than other locks. EXIT ALARM Secure Care Products' Advantage 1000 DE Exit Panel is two systems for the price of one. It can operate as a "smartloc" system, i.e., unlocked for normal traffic flow and locking only when a monitored wandering resident approaches the door. It can also perform a variety of perimeter alarm and access control functions by becoming a locked door during facility-selected hours and setting off an alarm if an unauthorized entry or exit occurs. NURSE CALL SYSTEM The Pro-Alert[TM] 640 Audio-Visual Nurse Call System from Jeron Electronic Systems, Inc., provides a total communication package that responds instantly to residents' needs. Calls are placed on the system by pressing a button or pulling a cord. All calls are displayed on the nurse master LED panel, while the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) A display technology that uses rod-shaped molecules (liquid crystals) that flow like liquid and bend light. Unenergized, the crystals direct light through two polarizing filters, allowing a natural background color to show. displays the highest and oldest call in English text. Each call is prioritized by time and type of call. The system distinguishes three priority levels: Routine, Urgent and Emergency. Among the options that extend the versatility of the Pro-Alert 640 Nurse Call System are the Radio Pocket Page, which allows staff to instantly receive messages from anywhere in the facility, and the Omnilink[TM] Telephone Interface, which connects any facility phone to the Pro-Alert 640 so staff can to respond to patient calls while remaining mobile. LAP CUSHION Skil-Care's new Lift-Off Lap Cushion self-releases as the resident rises from the wheelchair. Like standard lap cushions, it offers a convenient surface on which to rest hands, place personal items, or work on projects. Foam padded for comfort, vinyl covered for wipe-clean care and easy to install, the Lift-Off Lap Cushion fits all full-arm, 16- and 18-inch wheelchairs. VIDEO DOOR-ANSWERING SYSTEM The Aiphone color Video Sentry Tilt system features a tilt camera that moves 40 [degrees] up or down to provide a better view of an entrance. The system also includes an electronic chime chime, in music: see bell. , Instant-On reception, built-in automatic illuminator illuminator (light box), n a source of light with uniform intensity for viewing radiographs. illuminator the source of light for viewing an object. LEDs, high-contrast TFT (Thin Film Transistor) The term typically refers to active matrix screens on laptop computers. Active matrix LCD provides a sharper screen display and broader viewing angle than does passive matrix. See LCD and thin film. TFT - Thin Film transistor color monitor See monitor. and more. When the chime sounds, the Instant-On feature allows you to hear and see the visitor before picking up the handset The part of the telephone that contains the speaker and the microphone. On a desktop phone, the part you hold in your hand is the handset. On a cellphone, the entire phone is the handset. See multihandset cordless and headset. . Easy to install, the Video Sentry Tilt includes a door station camera, a room station monitor with handset, and a 24V DC power supply. |
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