Nursing Homes

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Compact lift.(focus on MOBILITY AND REHAB)
The Ascend[TM] is the newest addition to the HoyerPro[R] family of lifts. Available from Joerns Healthcare, the Ascend has a compact footprint that allows for easy and safe transfers from within a r . . .

Emergency lift assist.(focus on MOBILITY AND REHAB)
The Posey Company's new 911 Rescue Seat is an inexpensive, multipurpose lift assist that offers facilities a quick and effective means to safely evacuate residents in an emergency. The seat enables . . .

Modular therapy system.(focus on MOBILITY AND REHAB)
Available from Direct Supply, Vectra[R] Genisys is an FDA-approved device that allows staff to select treatment based on resident needs, not individual parameters. It has all major clinical modaliti . . .

Passenger vans.(focus on MOBILITY AND REHAB)
Commercial passenger and ADA-compliant, wheelchair-lift-equipped vans and buses are Mobility Transportation Services' only business. Because they are specialists, they can customize a van to a clien . . .

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

Standing and raising aid.(focus on MOBILITY AND REHAB)
Sara Plus from ARJO is an ergonomic standing and raising aid that mobilizes residents during everyday activities such as transfers and toileting. It is designed to train in balance, stepping, and wa . . .

Joint replacement rehab: a team approach to recovery; According to Glenda Mack, PT, successful joint replacement rehabilitation
Since joint replacement procedures debuted in the mid-20th century, people with limited mobility have gained a new lease on life. The general population no longer views arthroplasty as futuristic "b . . .

Nursing homes go to the dogs.(funny YOU SHOULD ASK)
My dog hates freedom. He hates it real bad. Every Fourth of July, while the rest of the nation celebrates independence by detonating a psychedelic minefield in the sky, Fizbo (1) mounts a passionate . . .

Dealing with difficult people.(YOUR people)(Viewpoint essay)
Theodore Roosevelt said, "The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is the knack of getting along with people." Unfortunately he didn't enclose the prescription for developing t . . .

AANAC's pps review: questions & answers from the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators (AANAC).(inperspective)
Q: Regarding Significant Change in Status Assessments (SCSA): The RAI User's Manual states that improvement or decline would be in two or more of the listed areas. The ADLs are listed as one area an . . .

It's coming! Long-term care system certification.(COMPUTER technology)
Has your organization been confused, frustrated, and generally unable to decide what long-term care computer support system will meet your organization's needs, now and in the future? You are not al . . .

Be careful what your assisted living facility offers.(LIABILITY landscape)
More and more assisted living facilities (ALFs) are providing an increased scope of services as their average tenant acuity level has risen dramatically over recent years. These ALF providers have c . . .

Focus on caring, emphasis on wellness.(designcenter)
While George Vanderbilt's renowned Biltmore House at Asheville's Biltmore Estate boasts "four of the most fascinating acres ... under one roof," the administrators and staff of nearby Givens Estates . . .

Givens Estates: Asheville, North Carolina.(designcenter)
PROJECT SUMMARY Type of Facility/Setting: Continuing Care Retirement Community Chief Administrator: Kenneth Partin, Executive Director Architecture: FreemanWhite, Inc., (704) 586-2405 Interi . . .

'We take care of our own'.(NOT-FOR-PROFIT report)
Whether director, actor, grip, or gaffer, members of the motion picture and television industry rely on the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF) for an array of care and services. A community hea . . .

Developing a long-range plan: for a distinguished organization with a long track record in elder services, long-range planning f
Long-range planning for an organization is never an easy task. It can be especially demanding when the organization has a historic track record of pioneering service. This was the challenge we faced . . .

More than a game: brain training against dementia; The expert on "Nana" technology reviews four formal approaches.(featurearticl
The number and severity of those currently and predicted to be afflicted with Alzheimer's disease are well documented but no less staggering. In the most recent report published by the Johns Hopkins . . .

Flying glass can be deadly: window film can strengthen glass to withstand everything from accidental impact to explosions.(disas
Today's typical windows and fixed glass are designed to insulate against heat loss, block excessive solar energy, reduce air infiltration, control fading damage from ultraviolet radiation, and reduc . . .

Anatomy of an evacuation: a major fire forced this New Jersey nursing facility to trigger its disaster response plan sooner than
When the Pine Barrens in southeastern New Jersey caught fire in May, residents and staff of Genesis HealthCare's Southern Ocean Center in adjacent Manahawkin were faced with the alarming mission of . . .

Extended-Wear briefs.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Attends Briefs Extended Wear contain additional fluff and polymer so that they can be worn for extended periods and overnight. Available from Attends Healthcare Products[TM], formerly PaperPak[R], t . . .

Wireless data collection and reporting.(PRODUCT spotlight)
The handheld CareTracker Mobile from Resource Systems tracks activities at the point of care or service, improving data accuracy. It is designed to work either in a wireless environment, without wir . . .

Standing support with tray.(PRODUCT spotlight)
The EasyStand Evolv with Shadow Tray fully supports and follows the user from sitting to standing, with access to the tray in all positions. Created by Altimate Medical, the stander enables resident . . .

Supplement capsule.(PRODUCT spotlight)
AnemaVite[R], from QCE Labs, helps to combat deficiencies that cause anemia by combining ferrous sulfate, folic acid, and vitamin [B.sub.12] into one capsule. Senna concentrate has been added to cou . . .

Walk-in bathtubs.(PRODUCT spotlight)
The universal design of Safety Tubs[R] allows those experiencing age and mobility challenges to enjoy safe, luxurious soaks and massages. The tubs feature low-entry, built-in handrails and slip-resi . . .

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.(VIEW ON washington)(Survey)
Policymaking in Washington sometimes seems to be limited to questions of money. Legislators and agency administrators investigate who is getting more money and who is getting less, they negotiate ab . . .

A challenge to nursing homes.(GUEST editorial)
As an owner and operator of assisted living facilities in multiple states and a strong advocate of their place in caring for even the frailest seniors, I had long ignored pleas from family members t . . .

People to be proud of.(editorial)
I think it goes without saying that all of us in long-term care publishing--our magazine and our competitors--have a deep admiration for the people in this field who fulfill its mission of caring fo . . .

Correction.(Correction notice)
In "The FLSA Minefields Await the Unwary LTC Employer," by John E. Lyncheski, Esq. (July 2007, p. 34), the following sentence under the subhead "Overtime" should have read, "Payments that an employe . . .

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, . . .

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 . . .

Accordion doors.(LTC mall)
Since 1956, Woodfold custom-made accordion doors have provided flexible and convenient solutions for a variety of care facility installations, including patient room closets, bathroom doors, and par . . .

Time and attendance reporting.(LTC mall)
Count Me In is a computerized time clock that combines the power of Fingerprint ID with easy use, giving you the perfect Time and Attendance solution. Punch in using a fingerprint; the computer-gene . . .

Hearing assistance.(LTC mall)
Williams Sound Corp. has been providing hearing assistance and communication products to facilities for more than 30 years. Ensure equal accessibility for the hearing and visually impaired: Discover . . .

Customized charting systems.(LTC mall)
An outdated charting system can reduce staff efficiency, increase overtime, and even get in the way of providing the best possible care to residents. Because charting needs are as unique as the resi . . .

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 . . .

Resident locating system.(LTC mall)
Give your residents independence without sacrificing security with Real-Time Locating by the Versus Information System with RFID: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Strengthens security by monitoring wand . . .

Outdoor ashtray.(LTC mall)
The Site Saver outdoor ashtray from Smokers' Outpost keeps cigarette litter in its place and out of public view. The unique snap-lock feature allows for easy maintenance; simply twist and lift off t . . .

Supplier and distributor index.(Directory)
3 3M HealthCare Ph. (800) 228-3957 Web: www.3m.com/skinhealth A A & E Industries, Inc. Ph. (618) 233-6176 Web: www.saferbathroom.com ABC Companies Ph. (800) 222-2875 Web: www.abc . . .

Product Showcase.
Dear Reader: Welcome to Nursing Homes/Long Term Care Management's Product Showcase. Useful and innovative products are regularly being made available to professionals in long-term care, and this . . .

Services.(Directory)
ANCILLARY ARCHITECTS Beers & Hoffman, Ltd., Architects Lancaster, PA Contact: Robert Beers Ph. (717) 569-4955 Fax (717) 560-1952 E-mail: architects@beersltd.com Web: www.beersltd.com . . .

Safety & security systems/equipment.(Directory)
BED SAFETY Alimed, Inc. Dedham, MA Contact: Alan Bingham Ph. (800) 225-2610 Fax (888) 352-8391 E-mail: abingham@alimed.com Web: www.alimed.com EMERGENCY-RESPONSE SYSTEMS BEST Healthc . . .

Resident care equipment/supplies.(Directory)
INCONTINENCE CARE BARRIERS/PROTECTANTS Gentell Trevose, PA Contact: David Navazio Ph. (800) 840-9041 Fax (215) 364-7290 E-mail: dnavazio@gentell.com Web: www.gentell.com Gentell manu . . .

Pharmaceutical supplies/delivery.(Directory)(Brief article)
CARTS, EMERGENCY Metro-InterMetro Industries Corporation Wilkes-Barre, PA Contact: Sales Development Ph. (800) 433-2232 Fax (570) 824-2705 E-mail: moreinfo-hc@metro.com Web: www.metro.co . . .

Laundry equipment/supplies.(Directory)
CARTS, LINEN Metro-InterMetro Industries Corporation Wilkes-Barre, PA Contact: Sales Development Ph. (800) 433-2232 Fax (570) 824-2705 E-mail: moreinfo-hc@metro.com Web: www.metro.com . . .

Information technology.(Directory)
APPLICATION SERVICE PROVIDERS Accu-Med Services Milford, OH Contact: Michael Hengehold Ph. (800) 777-9141 Fax (513) 831-1370 E-mail: sales@accu-med.com Web: www.accu-med.com See our ad . . .

Infection control.(Directory)(Brief article)
BIOHAZARDS DISPOSAL Apollo Corporation Somerset, WI Contact: Kristin Hurtgen Ph. (715) 247-5625 Fax (715) 247-3424 E-mail: cservice@apollobath.com Web: www.apollobath.com The patented . . .

Furniture.(Directory)
BARIATRIC FURNITURE Alimed, Inc. Dedham, MA Contact: Alan Bingham Ph. (800) 225-2610 Fax (888) 352-8391 E-mail: abingham@alimed.com Web: www.alimed.com Kwalu Ridgeland, SC Contact: . . .

Furnishings/interiors.(Directory)
ARTWORK Frances Koltun Enterprises, Ltd. New York, NY Contact: Frances Koltun Ph. (212) 628-8842 Fax (212) 628-8843 E-mail: fkoltun@nyc.rr.com Web: www.beautflowers-beautwalls.com Pres . . .

Foodservice supplies.(Directory)
BIBS JaneMarie Designs [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Roseville, MN Contact: Jane Victor Ph. (651) 645-5755 E-mail: jane@diningdickie.com Web: www.diningdickie.com The Dining Dickie, a rever . . .

Equipment/supplies.(Directory)
FACILITY AIR CONDITIONERS, PACKAGED TERMINAL American Health Care Supply Vernon Hills, IL Contact: Geoff Fox Ph. (877) 247-9205 E-mail: gfox@americanhcs.com Web: www.americanhealthcare . . .