RESIDENT CARE EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES

Incontinence Care

Barriers/Protectants

Trevose, PA Contact: David Navazio Ph. (800) 840-9041 Fax (215) 364-7290 E-mail: dnavazio@gentell.com Web: https://www.gentell.com

Gentell manufactures cost-effective, high- quality wound and continence care products. Advanced wound management products include Hydrogel (amorphous and saturated gauze pads), Alginate, Hydrocolloid, and LoProfile® Foam Dressings. Gentell continence care products include Liquid Clean (antimicrobial skin cleanser), Shield & Protect® Moisture Barrier Cream, and Shield & Protect® AF (antifungal). Gentell Body Wash & Shampoo is ideally formulated for elderly patients, and Gentell’s Instant Hand Sanitizers have been receiving rave reviews from nurses everywhere.

Philadelphia, PA Contact: Melissa Demarinis Ph. (610) 499-3700 Fax (610) 499-3396 E-mail: info.usa@tena.com Web: https://www.tena-usa.com

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Briefs, Disposable

Attends Healthcare Products (formerly PaperPak)

Greenville, NC Contact: Sara Lichtner Ph. (800) 428-8363 Fax (800) 933-8433 E-mail: slichtner@paperpak.com Web: https://www.attends.com

Attends® has been a trusted brand of adult in-continence products for decades in nursing homes, hospitals, and homes worldwide. Our products provide superior dryness, dignity, and comfort for any variety of incontinence needs. Attends briefs and pads contain a unique technology that actually lowers the pH of urine to that consistent with skin’s natural pH, creating the healthiest, driest, and most odor-free skin environment. Watch for new and improved Attends products in fall 2007.

First Quality Products

Great Neck, NY Contact: Tammie Dreibelbis Ph. (800) 227-3551 Fax (570) 769-4404 E-mail: fqpsales@firstquality.com Web: https://www.firstquality.com

SCA Personal Care

Philadelphia, PA Contact: Melissa Demarinis Ph. (610) 499-3700 Fax (610) 499-3396 E-mail: info.usa@tena.com Web: https://www.tena-usa.com

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Tyco Healthcare Kendall

Mansfield, MA Contact: Cindy Marois Ph. (508) 261-8000 Fax (508) 261-8175 E-mail: cindy.marois@tycohealthcare.com Web: https://www.kendallhq.com

Briefs, Reusable

Standard Textile Co., Inc.

Cincinnati, OH Contact: Cathleen Burke Ph. (800) 888-4000 Fax (513) 679-7924 E-mail: cburke@standardtextile.com Web: https://www.standardtextile.com

Odor Control

SCA Personal Care

Philadelphia, PA Contact: Melissa Demarinis Ph. (610) 499-3700 Fax (610) 499-3396 E-mail: info.usa@tena.com Web: https://www.tena-usa.com

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Pads, Disposable

Attends Healthcare Products (formerly PaperPak)

Greenville, NC Contact: Sara Lichtner Ph. (800) 428-8363 Fax (800) 933-8433 E-mail: slichtner@paperpak.com Web: https://www.attends.com

Attends® has been a trusted brand of adult in-continence products for decades in nursing homes, hospitals, and homes worldwide. Our products provide superior dryness, dignity, and comfort for any variety of incontinence needs. Attends briefs and pads contain a unique technology that actually lowers the pH of urine to that consistent with skin’s natural pH, creating the healthiest, driest, and most odor-free skin environment. Watch for new and improved Attends products in fall 2007.

SCA Personal Care

Philadelphia, PA Contact: Melissa Demarinis Ph. (610) 499-3700 Fax (610) 499-3396 E-mail: info.usa@tena.com Web: https://www.tena-usa.com

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Tyco Healthcare Kendall

Mansfield, MA Contact: Cindy Marois Ph. (508) 261-8000 Fax (508) 261-8175 E-mail: cindy.marois@tycohealthcare.com Web: https://www.kendallhq.com

Pads, Reusable

Olde School Textiles & Furnishings

Griffin, GA Contact: Sales Department Ph. (888) 798-5137 Fax (888) 798-5173 E-mail: sales@oldeschooltextiles.com Web: https://www.oldeschooltextiles.com

Standard Textile Co., Inc.

Cincinnati, OH Contact: Cathleen Burke Ph. (800) 888-4000 Fax (513) 679-7924 E-mail: cburke@standardtextile.com Web: https://www.standardtextile.com

Underpads, Disposable

Attends Healthcare Products (formerly PaperPak)

Greenville, NC Contact: Sara Lichtner Ph. (800) 428-8363 Fax (800) 933-8433 E-mail: slichtner@paperpak.com Web: https://www.attends.com

SCA Personal Care

Philadelphia, PA Contact: Melissa Demarinis Ph. (610) 499-3700 Fax (610) 499-3396 E-mail: info.usa@tena.com Web: https://www.tena-usa.com

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Tyco Healthcare Kendall

Mansfield, MA Contact: Cindy Marois Ph. (508) 261-8000 Fax (508) 261-8175 E-mail: cindy.marois@tycohealthcare.com Web: https://www.kendallhq.com

Rehabilitation

Continuous Passive Motion

Medcom Group, Ltd., The

Windsor, CO Contact: Joe Perrin Ph. (800) 231-4276 Fax (888) 968-4276 E-mail: medcom1@medcomgroup.com Web: https://www.medcomgroup.com

Physical Therapy Equipment

ARJO, Inc.

Roselle, IL Contact: Alexis LaSalvia Ph. (800) 323-1245 Fax (888) 594-2756 E-mail: info@arjousa.com Web: https://www.arjo.com

ARJO offers a complete line of patient bathing, showering, and lift/transport systems, Bariatric solutions, and accompanying skin care products for long-term and acute care facilities. ARJO systems enhance patient care, while reducing the risk of staff back injuries, for a more efficient healthcare provider environment.

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Endorphin Corporation

Pinellas Park, FL Contact: Niki Salame Ph. (800) 940-9844 Fax (727) 546-0613 E-mail: marketing@endorphin.net Web: https://www.endorphin.net

Physical Therapy Products, Hot/Cold

Whitehall Manufacturing

City of Industry, CA Contact: Tony Catroppa Ph. (626) 968-6681 Fax (626) 855-4862 E-mail: info@whitehallmfg.com Web: https://www.whitehallmfg.com

Respiratory Therapy Equipment

Invacare Continuing Care Group

Elyria, OH Contact: Customer Service Ph. (800) 668-2337 Fax (519) 659-4001 E-mail: info_iccg@invacare.com Web: https://www.invacare-ccg.com

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Resident Hygiene

Beautician and Barber Services

Generations Salon Services

Willow Grove, PA Contact: Marvin Weinstein Ph. (800) 642-1210 Fax (215) 784-9440 E-mail: osbhair@aol.com Web: https://www.generationssalonservices.com

Hair Care Products

GOJO Industries, Inc.

Akron, OH Contact: Customer Service Ph. (800) 321-9647 Fax (800) 329-4656 E-mail: customerservice@gojo.com Web: https://www.healthcare.gojo.com

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Shampoos/Body Washes

Apollo Corporation

Somerset, WI Contact: Kristin Hurtgen Ph. (715) 247-5625 Fax (715) 247-3424 E-mail: cservice@apollobath.com Web: https://www.apollobath.com

Apollo’s skin care and equipment care solutions are formulated for bathing, showering, and bedside care, and to treat skin problems. Apollo’s products, along with the care plans, will help prevent and treat conditions such as dry skin, pressure ulcers, incontinence related complications, eczema, and psoriasis.

ARJO, Inc.

Roselle, IL Contact: Alexis LaSalvia Ph. (800) 323-1245 Fax (888) 594-2756 E-mail: info@arjousa.com Web: https://www.arjo.com

ARJO offers a complete line of patient bathing, showering, and lift/transport systems, Bariatric solutions, and accompanying skin care products for long-term and acute care facilities. ARJO systems enhance patient care, while reducing the risk of staff back injuries, for a more efficient healthcare provider environment.

See our ads on pages 63, 69

GOJO Industries, Inc.

Akron, OH Contact: Customer Service Ph. (800) 321-9647 Fax (800) 329-4656 E-mail: customerservice@gojo.com Web: https://www.healthcare.gojo.com

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Soaps

American Health Care Supply

Vernon Hills, IL Contact: Geoff Fox Ph. (877) 247-9205 E-mail: gfox@americanhcs.com Web: https://www.americanhealthcaresupply.com

GOJO Industries, Inc.

Akron, OH Contact: Customer Service Ph. (800) 321-9647 Fax (800) 329-4656 E-mail: customerservice@gojo.com Web: https://www.healthcare.gojo.com

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Washcloths

Attends Healthcare Products (formerly PaperPak)

Greenville, NC Contact: Sara Lichtner Ph. (800) 428-8363 Fax (800) 933-8433 E-mail: slichtner@paperpak.com Web: https://www.attends.com

Wipes, Disposable

Tyco Healthcare Kendall

Mansfield, MA Contact: Cindy Marois Ph. (508) 261-8000 Fax (508) 261-8175 E-mail: cindy.marois@tycohealthcare.com Web: https://www.kendallhq.com

Wound/Skin Care

Compression Therapy Products

Smith & Nephew

Largo, FL Contact: Customer Care Center Ph. (800) 876-1261 Fax (727) 392-6914

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Ointments/Lotions/Cleansers

Ameriderm Laboratories, Ltd.

Paterson, NJ Contact: Bernard Elefant Ph. (800) 455-7211 Fax (973) 279-8720 E-mail: ameriderm@aol.com Web: https://www.ameriderm.com

Apollo Corporation

Somerset, WI Contact: Kristin Hurtgen Ph. (715) 247-5625 Fax (715) 247-3424 E-mail: cservice@apollobath.com Web: https://www.apollobath.com

Apollo’s skin care and equipment care solutions are formulated for bathing, showering, and bedside care, and to treat skin problems. Apollo’s products, along with the care plans, will help prevent and treat conditions such as dry skin, pressure ulcers, incontinence related complications, eczema, and psoriasis.

DiabetiCare Labs, Inc.

Santa Rosa, CA Contact: Urmas Karner Ph. (914) 238-0128 Fax (914) 238-0343 E-mail: ukarner@diabeticarelabs.com Web: https://www.diabeticarelabs.com

Introducing a breakthrough formulation for alleviating severe, chronic dry skin in diabetic patients and residents: DiabetiCare® Intensive Skin Cream. Topically applied, this Omega-6–based cream works at the cellular level to help skin cells retain moisture. Not only does DiabetiCare work when nothing else does, but it can significantly reduce overall skin care therapy costs for diabetic patients.

Clinically tested, nonsteroidal, and fragrance-free, DiabetiCare is distributed exclusively by McKesson Medical–Surgical and will be available September 2007.

Lantiseptic—A Division of Summit Industries, Inc.

Marietta, GA Contact: Mark Higgins Ph. (800) 241-6996 Fax (770) 590-0714 E-mail: mhiggins@summitinds.com Web: https://www.lantiseptic.com

Safetec of America, Inc.

Buffalo, NY Contact: Ken Bianchi Ph. (716) 895-1822 Fax (716) 895-2969 E-mail: sales@safetec.com Web: https://www.safetec.com

SCA Personal Care

Philadelphia, PA Contact: Melissa Demarinis Ph. (610) 499-3700 Fax (610) 499-3396 E-mail: info.usa@tena.com Web: https://www.tena-usa.com

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Smith & Nephew

Largo, FL Contact: Customer Care Center Ph. (800) 876-1261 Fax (727) 392-6914

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Positioning Devices

Intensive Therapeutics, Inc.

Sarasota, FL Contact: Matt DuDonis Ph. (866) 736-8484 Fax (410) 203-9013 E-mail: info@intensivetherapeutics.com Web: https://www.heelzup.com

Pressure-Relief Support Surfaces

Action Products, Inc.

Hagerstown, MD Contact: Dee Price Ph. (800) 228-7763 Fax (301) 733-2073 E-mail: service@actionproducts.com Web: https://www.actionproducts.com

The full range of Action® wheelchair cushions, mattress overlays, and accessories delivers high-quality, low-maintenance pressure ulcer prevention and treatment. Comfortable and durable, these unique Akton® polymer products conform well to bony prominences and protect fragile skin integrity without bottoming out or creating heat buildup. Easy to clean and maintain, the flat pad range is backed by a 5-year warranty. Call to learn how Action Products, Inc., has been meeting customer needs for more than 30 years!

Blue Chip Medical Products, Inc.

Suffern, NY Contact: Jim Acker Ph. (800) 795-6115 Fax (845) 369-7633 E-mail: sales@bluechipmedical.com Web: https://www.bluechipmedical.com

DM Systems, Inc.

Evanston, IL Contact: Kristine Lewis Ph. (800) 254-5438 Fax (847) 328-9561 E-mail: info@dmsystems.com Web: https://www.dmsystems.com

Encompass Therapeutic Support Systems

Glendale, CA Contact: David Buchicchio Ph. (800) 822-8288 Fax (818) 546-8909 E-mail: david.buchicchio@encompassgroup.net Web: https://www.encompasstss.net

Hatch Corporation

Temecula, CA Contact: Susan Kohout Ph. (800) 347-1200 Fax (800) 923-7400 E-mail: skohout@armorholdings.com Web: https://www.hatch-corp.com/medical.html

Intensive Therapeutics, Inc.

Sarasota, FL Contact: Matt DuDonis Ph. (866) 736-8484 Fax (410) 203-9013 E-mail: info@intensivetherapeutics.com Web: https://www.heelzup.com

Joerns Healthcare

Stevens Point, WI Contact: Customer Care Ph. (800) 826-0270 Fax (800) 457-8827 E-mail: info@joerns.com Web: https://www.joerns.com

Joerns Healthcare manufactures unique, innovative products for the LTC industry. Our industry-leading brands include Joerns® beds and furnishings, Triline and BioClinic wound management, and Hoyer®/Oxford lifting and repositioning solutions. Joerns Healthcare is committed to continuing our long tradition of caring for your staff and your residents.

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Skil-Care Corporation

Yonkers, NY Contact: Customer Service Ph. (800) 431-2972 Fax (914) 963-2567 E-mail: customerservice@skil-care.com Web: https://www.skil-care.com

Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.

Greenville, SC Contact: Customer Service Ph. (800) 888-6752 Fax (864) 288-8692 E-mail: info@spanamerica.com Web: https://www.spanamerica.com

Surgical Tape/Gauze

Hy-Tape International

Patterson, NY Contact: Sarah Higgins Ph. (800) 248-0101 Fax (845) 878-4104 E-mail: info@hytape.com Web: https://www.hytape.com

Topical Antiseptics

Care-Tech® Laboratories, Inc.

St. Louis, MO Contact: Sales/Marketing Department Ph. (314) 772-4610 Fax (314) 772-4613 E-mail: caretech@swbell.net Web: https://www.caretechlabs.com

Wound Dressings, Dry

Gentell

Trevose, PA Contact: David Navazio Ph. (800) 840-9041 Fax (215) 364-7290 E-mail: dnavazio@gentell.com Web: https://www.gentell.com

Gentell manufactures cost-effective, high- quality wound and continence care products. Advanced wound management products include Hydrogel (amorphous and saturated gauze pads), Alginate, Hydrocolloid, and LoProfile® Foam Dressings. Gentell continence care products include Liquid Clean (antimicrobial skin cleanser), Shield & Protect® Moisture Barrier Cream, and Shield & Protect® AF (antifungal). Gentell Body Wash & Shampoo is ideally formulated for elderly patients, and Gentell’s Instant Hand Sanitizers have been receiving rave reviews from nurses everywhere.

Wound Dressings, Moist

Ferris Mfg. Corp.

Burr Ridge, IL, IL Contact: Customer Service Ph. (800) 765-9636 Fax (630) 887-1008 E-mail: info@polymem.com Web: https://www.polymem.com

PolyMem® and Shapes by PolyMem® belong to an innovative class of adaptable wound care dressings called QuadraFoam®. QuadraFoam dressings effectively cleanse, fill, absorb, and moisten wounds throughout the healing continuum. No other single wound dressing combines these four key wound-healing capabilities like PolyMem. As one of the most extraordinary revolutions in healthcare today, PolyMem has produced remarkable healing results for people with full- and partial-thickness wounds such as skin tears, skin ulcers, deep wounds, surgical wounds, and burns.

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Gentell

Trevose, PA Contact: David Navazio Ph. (800) 840-9041 Fax (215) 364-7290 E-mail: dnavazio@gentell.com Web: https://www.gentell.com

Gentell manufactures cost-effective, high- quality wound and continence care products. Advanced wound management products include Hydrogel (amorphous and saturated gauze pads), Alginate, Hydrocolloid, and LoProfile® Foam Dressings. Gentell continence care products include Liquid Clean (antimicrobial skin cleanser), Shield & Protect® Moisture Barrier Cream, and Shield & Protect® AF (antifungal). Gentell Body Wash & Shampoo is ideally formulated for elderly patients, and Gentell’s Instant Hand Sanitizers have been receiving rave reviews from nurses everywhere.

Wound Measurement

Smith & Nephew

Largo, FL Contact: Customer Care Center Ph. (800) 876-1261 Fax (727) 392-6914

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Wound Prevention

Encompass Therapeutic Support Systems

Glendale, CA Contact: David Buchicchio Ph. (800) 822-8288 Fax (818) 546-8909 E-mail: david.buchicchio@encompassgroup.net Web: https://www.encompasstss.net

Intensive Therapeutics, Inc.

Sarasota, FL Contact: Matt DuDonis Ph. (866) 736-8484 Fax (410) 203-9013 E-mail: info@intensivetherapeutics.com Web: https://www.heelzup.com

Sleeves by Wristies®

Lowell, MA Contact: Linda Dawson Ph. (800) 811-8290 Fax (309) 416-9960 E-mail: sales@wristies.com Web: https://www.wristies.com

Smith & Nephew

Largo, FL Contact: Customer Care Center Ph. (800) 876-1261 Fax (727) 392-6914

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Wound Therapy

Care-Tech® Laboratories, Inc.

St. Louis, MO Contact: Sales/Marketing Department Ph. (314) 772-4610 Fax (314) 772-4613 E-mail: caretech@swbell.net Web: https://www.caretechlabs.com

Wound Treatments, Other

Smith & Nephew

Largo, FL Contact: Customer Care Center Ph. (800) 876-1261 Fax (727) 392-6914

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