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
See our ad on page 15
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
See our ads on pages 1, 13, 45
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
See our ads on pages 1, 13, 45
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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