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Freestanding washer-extractors.(focus on LAUNDRY)
Continental Girbau's Pro-Series washer-extractors offer performance and energy savings to healthcare laundries. The freestanding design of Pro-Series washers enables high-speed extraction--removing . . .

Cabinet-style washer-extractors.(focus on LAUNDRY)
As part of its new MWR line, Milnor offers two cabinet-style washer-extractors with 20- and 40-lb. capacities for any size laundry rooms. Both models have rugged structures and single-motor inverter . . .

Laundry pretreatment.(focus on LAUNDRY)
The new Bio-Pro Urine Odor and Stain Laundry Pre-Treat, available from Direct Supply, contains bioenzymes that destroy uric acid on linens, blankets, towels, napkins, clothing, and all other machine . . .

Large-capacity tumbler.(focus on LAUNDRY)
The Huebsch[R] Super Twinstar 45-lb. stack unit provides 90 lb. of drying capacity. Although the Super Twinstar has 40 lb. more rated capacity than Huebsch's 50-lb. single-pocket tumbler, it occupie . . .

Whiter whites ... brighter brights: the ozone difference; Not only is laundry cleaner, this technology can also brighten a facil
Laundry rooms in long-term care facilities have never been profit centers, yet they hold one of the keys to customer satisfaction and facility reputation. Residents and families notice whether linen . . .

Flipping by woods on a snowy evening.(funny YOU SHOULD ASK)
Robert Frost (1) was quite a guy. Besides being a poet of some renown, he was one of the nation's early traffic engineers, advising motorists in a widely distributed memo that when approaching a rus . . .

AANAC'S pps review: questions & answers from the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators (AANAC).(inperspective)
Q: Our therapy company wants us to change the ARD after it has already past. They say we have seven days to do this. I was under the impression you can only change the ARD up to the actual ARD, not . . .

Use standing orders judiciously.(LIABILITY landscape)
The use of standing order programs has found a place in long-term care, specifically related to influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations. These standing order programs are effective immunization-prom . . .

Listen to yourself talk! Part 2: four more common expressions reflecting your commitment to customer service excellence.(feature
In Part 1 of this article (Nursing Homes/Long Term Care Management, January 2007, p. 52), we reviewed four of the expressions that can reveal your attitude toward excellence in customer service (see . . .

Baby boomers: three takes on the future; New models are evolving to meet baby boomers' aging-related demands.(featurearticle)
Baby boomers are redefining their aging by the way in which they live their lives. Lifestyle, not life process, is their battle cry. Boomers expect to be cured of all illness and will not consider s . . .

The obesity challenge: in the elderly, weight gain isn't always a good thing.(featurearticle)
Our next great challenge may be one that we have not worried about in many years: weight gain and obesity. General population trends of aging, obesity, and its complications improve the likelihood t . . .

Peering into the future of aging: interview with John P. Stewart, executive director, Baltimore Commission on Aging and Retireme
Some would call it an interdisciplinary conference, others a crystal ball for aging in America. This April 23-24, the city of Baltimore is hosting a get-together of professionals from various discip . . .

Sharing wisdom and building community: the Ethical Will Project.(NOT-FOR-PROFIT report)
As famed philosopher Immanuel Kant once wrote, "Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life." But while science can be researched in a laboratory, wisdom seems far more elusive and diff . . .

'Use it or lose it': the brain health program at Emeritus Assisted Living; A roundtable of Emeritus Assisted Living staff on the
The brain works like a muscle--use it or lose it." That's a saying that's gaining increasing credibility in the field of aging studies. For decades, of course, the standard take on geriatric cogniti . . .

What providers are doing about wellness: the National Whole-Person Wellness Survey looks at the state of wellness programs in CC
As continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) strive to incorporate whole-person wellness programs into their campus cultures, a recent national survey asked participants to gauge their level of . . .

State of the (healthcare) union.(VIEW ON washington)
President Bush's 2007 State of the Union address, delivered last month, included a clear definition of societal responsibilities for healthcare financing. The President declared that "A future of ho . . .

Time and attendance software.(PRODUCT spotlight)
UNITIME on Demand is a subscription-based time and attendance system that is delivered to facilities through a standard Internet browser. Available from Unitime Systems, the entirely Web-based softw . . .

Laundry oxidation system.(PRODUCT spotlight)
The EcoTex[TM] system from ClearWater Tech, LLC, injects ozone-enriched water into the wash process, eliminating bacteria, viruses, and superbugs. Using mostly cold water, the EcoTex system is cost . . .

Peer Mentoring curriculum.(PRODUCT spotlight)
The Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute has released Peer Mentoring: A Workshop Series for Direct-Care Workers in Home and Residential Care, a comprehensive curriculum for training experienced dir . . .

Norovirus disinfectant.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Alpet D2 Surface Disinfectant, from Best Sanitizers, Inc., is a nontoxic, broad spectrum disinfectant with an EPA-registered Norovirus label claim. The ready-to-use formula with isopropyl alcohol an . . .

Ceiling lifts.(PRODUCT spotlight)
The EZ Way Ceiling Lift line, from EZ Way, Inc., has portable motors in 450 and 600 lb. weight capacities, and fixed motors in 400, 600, 800, and 1,000 lb. weight capacities available with both manu . . .

Better safe than sorry.(hospital management)(Guest editorial)
Experts are saying a bird flu pandemic is not a matter of if, but when. If we do have a pandemic, the proportions of this disaster will likely result in the death of a large number of persons of all . . .

Art Buchwald's parting shot.(Editorial)
Any humorist or comedian likes to have a parting shot. In Art Buchwald's case, his parting shot was actually a shot in the arm for the hospice industry. Buchwald was, of course, the syndicated newsp . . .

Continuing education test #114 * based on nursing homes December 2006.(CE test)
How to use this self-study program * Take the Pre-Test before you begin to read this issue of Nursing Homes/Long Term Care Management. * After reading the articles, complete the Test and Evaluat . . .

Emergency management workshop.(LTC mall)
Equip your staff with the skills needed to handle man-made and natural disasters with PREPARE, a two-day train-the-trainer program from Mather LifeWays. Learn how to recognize, respond to, and mitig . . .

Motion Alarm.(LTC mall)
The Secure PIR Motion Alarm from Personal Safety Corporation can be used as a bed or door monitor. It provides a fanlike detection area covering up to 10', and it continues to sound until shut off b . . .

Are you prepared?(LTC mall)
Investigations in Long-Term Care Facilities: Implementing a Standardized Model answers FTAG 226 head-on. In a single, user-friendly manual, you are led step by step through an internal investigation . . .

Fast, effective equipment washer.(LTC mall)
Medco Equipment, Inc.'s multipurpose portable equipment washer provides dramatic bacteria reduction. Independent lab documents 99.9% reduction of bacteria after one wash! Washes and sanitizes two wh . . .

Technology for restorative programs.(LTC mall)
Space Tables, Inc., offers adjustable fiberglass tables that accommodate wheelchairs and ensure proper positioning for all long-term care residents. Available in three sizes and a variety of colors, . . .

Motorized medical device makes exercise easy.(LTC mall)
Do you have residents who need and want exercise but do not have the strength or stamina to use traditional means of physical activity? The motorized Theracycle now makes exercise fun and attainable . . .

Air-powered lift.(focus on MOBILITY/REHABILITATION)
The CAMEL (Complete Air Moving Elevating Lift) by Mangar USA helps to get residents off the floor after a fall. The air-powered cushion inflates gently beneath residents, first sitting them up and t . . .

Rehabilitation services.(focus on MOBILITY/REHABILITATION)
Hallmark Rehabilitation enhances the quality of life for its patients. Hallmark's programs give physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and directors of rehabilitation the . . .

Multistation exerciser.(focus on MOBILITY/REHABILITATION)
Endorphin Corporation has introduced the 340 TRI-CORE Balance and Stabilization Multistation, an exercise machine that combines three products into one space-saving multistation. Included in the TRI . . .

Stander with tray.(focus on MOBILITY/REHABILITATION)
Altimate Medical's EasyStand Evolv with Shadow Tray fully supports and follows the user from sitting to standing, with tray access from all positions. It enables the resident to change positions as . . .

Rehab outcomes Database.(focus on MOBILITY/REHABILITATION)
AEGIS Therapies' rehab outcomes are illustrated in its ROM National Database, which is JCAHO-approved. More than 475,000 AEGIS patients have been profiled at the beginning and end of their therapies . . .

Scooter.(focus on MOBILITY/REHABILITATION)
The Invacare Lynx scooter allows users to accomplish daily activities with ease. Designed with a four-piece assembly/disassembly, it can be easily taken apart when needed. The scooter's compact size . . .

Compact lift.(focus on MOBILITY/REHABILITATION)
The Ascend[TM] is the newest addition to the HoyerPro[R] family of lifts. Available from Sunrise Medical, the Ascend has a compact footprint that allows for easy and safe transfers from within a res . . .

Drawsheet clamp.(focus on MOBILITY/REHABILITATION)
The patent-pending Vander-Clip from Vancare, Inc., clamps onto a drawsheet while attached to a total lift or overhead lift. When the lift is raised, the resident is rolled onto his or her side with . . .

Standing/raising aid.(focus on MOBILITY/REHABILITATION)
The ARJO SARA Plus is an ergonomic standing and raising aid that mobilizes residents during everyday activities such as transfers and toileting. Extra resident support is given by the Comfort Circle . . .

Stationary exerciser.(focus on MOBILITY/REHABILITATION)
If you have residents who want and need exercise but do not have the strength and endurance to use the exercise equipment in your facility, the motor-driven Theracycle, from Exercycle, makes getting . . .

Dual-height wheelchair.(focus on MOBILITY/REHABILITATION)
The Elite Invacare Tracer[R] EX2 from Direct Supply has multiple seat width, depth, and height options, along with front rigging and armrest options. The double-embossed, 33-oz. vinyl upholstery is . . .

Transfer handles.(focus on MOBILITY/REHABILITATION)
Mobility Transfer Systems' MTS transfer handles for spring-based and pan-based beds provide a first line of defense for fall prevention while improving patient independence. The narrow 4" handles me . . .

Resident transportation.(focus on MOBILITY/REHABILITATION)
The EIDorado National Aerotech is a safe, comfortable, and dependable transportation choice. It is available in a variety of lengths and configurations to meet all transportation applications. [IL . . .

Rehabilitation services provider.(focus on MOBILITY/REHABILITATION)
Peoplefirst Rehabilitation staffs and manages rehabilitation departments in hospitals, nursing centers, outpatient clinics, and school settings nationwide. Comprehensive treatment plans help patient . . .

Patient lifts.(focus on MOBILITY/REHABILITATION)
The Viking Series of new mobile lifts from Liko is designed to accommodate a broad range of lifting situations, patient sizes, and medical conditions. Four separate models are available--S, M, L, an . . .

'Current' trends in rehab therapy: once considered as part of a sports medicine program, electrotherapy modalities are getting l
For decades, electrotherapy has been used to help professional athletes and weekend warriors recover from strains, sprains, pain, and injuries. Today, that same sports medicine approach is being off . . .

The great cookie conspiracy.(funny YOU SHOULD ASK)(Viewpoint essay)
They look so awfully cute. I'll grudgingly give them that. All dressed up, hair slicked back or tied up with taffeta scrunchies. Faces washed. Teeth brushed. Blurting out the darndest things. Chil . . .

AANAC'S pps review: questions & answers from the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators (AANAC).(inperspective)
Q: Here's the scenario: * Discharged from SNF Medicare: 06/27/06 * Admitted Back to Acute Care: 08/18/06 * Admitted to SNF Medicare: 09/23/06 I calculate that as not having a 60-day break an . . .

Prepare for motorized conveyances at your facility.(LIABILITY landscape)
Medicare payments for power wheelchairs and scooters amounted to $299 million in 1999. By 2003, sales had tripled to more than $1 billion. While no one knows exactly how many seniorliving community . . .

Services Guide.(Directory)
Introduction Welcome to the Special Purchasing Guide devoted exclusively to Services. Similar in format to our annual BUYERS GUIDE, this targeted Services Guide will direct you to companies prov . . .