Safety Footwear

Shoes For Crews® offers feminine athletic-style footwear designed specifically for the contour of a woman’s foot, along with rugged durability and soothing comfort. The Athena has full-grain leather and water-resistant SFC III™ Slip-Resistant Outsoles. Features include a Featherlight Technology with a compressed foam midsole for added support and flexibility, and EnduraMax insoles that allow air to circulate throughout the shoe.

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Pressure-Management Mattress

With features that address wound prevention through stage IV pressure ulcers, Direct Supply’s Panacea® foam and Panacea® Pulse™ powered mattresses provide supportive pressure management, help advance clinical care, and increase confidence in long-term care facilities while helping them to comply with F-tag 314. With superior pressure redistribution and tested compliance for entrapment guidelines, Panacea mattresses combine quality and affordability.

Backed by reliable warranties, Panacea foam mattresses feature the Integrity30™ fire barrier to comply with the new federal fire regulation 16 CFR 1633, plus CA #129 and TB 603.

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Synthetic Putting Greens

Quality, low-maintenance synthetic putting greens and practice areas from TourGreens® let residents enjoy chipping and putting even if they can’t play a full course. TourGreens’ “golfscapes” include garden landscaping as well as undulations and contours built to strict PGA guidelines. A “water hazard” can take the form of a natural pond of a tranquil waterfall.

Golfers and non-golfers alike will enjoy TourGreens’ serene garden setting whether they are golfing, relaxing on comfortable seating, enjoying the company of friends, or just communing with nature.

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Elegant Casegoods

The Embassy Collection from Joerns Healthcare embodies cool sophistication with the use of crisp, clean lines throughout the body of the case. Sweeping curves in the base and rounded drawer fronts add to the look of the collection to suit almost any decor. Revere brushed nickel hardware is now standard for the Embassy Collection.

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Adjustable-Height Shampoo Bowl

Adjust-a-Sink by Accessible Systems is a shampoo bowl designed to provide a safer, more comfortable solution for hair care in facility salons. An easy-to-use foot pump allows the sink to be raised and lowered 12″ to better accommodate a resident’s physical limitations. The Adjust-a-Sink can be used with most wheelchairs, eliminating the need to transfer the resident from the wheelchair to the salon chair.

New features include a wider selection of bowl and laminate colors and smoother surfaces for cleanability. A 3-in-1 faucet combines the spray, faucet, and vacuum beaker into one fixture, along with new color-matched, durable powder-coated drain shrouds for a contemporary appearance.

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Non-Slip Footwear

SKECHERS new molded non-slip clogs have a full-length molded removable insole that provides extra comfort and support for walking and standing, and allows the use of custom insoles and orthotics. The closed heel design provides a secure fit and safety from walkouts. The clogs also feature a Mark II-tested, non-slip outsole that provides slip-resistance and a squeak-free walk. The closed forefoot prevents contamination issues and provides an extra level of safety.

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Adjustable Tables

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, the U-shaped table is engineered to maximize outcomes in restorative feeding programs.

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Nature-Inspired Flooring

Lees’ NeoFloor™ NeoNaturals Collection combines the resilient flooring desired in healthcare facilities with the warmth, underfoot comfort, acoustics, slip resistance, and ease of maintenance of carpeting. Inspired by nature, the line is available in 13 authentic wood and 5 stone visuals, in 4′ 11″ wide rolls.

The collection also features Bioguard® by Lees, an antimicrobial treatment that controls bacteria, mold, and fungi growth. Bioguard’s very short fibers form a durable, slip-resistant surface on a cushioned substrate, easily releasing dirt and dust that can be cleaned with the same machines used on resilient surfaces.

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Side-Access Tub

The freestanding 3650 tub from Invacare Continuing Care Group provides easy side-entry access for ambulatory, semi-ambulatory, and nonambulatory residents. A large, wide door swings to a full open position, allowing for easy transfers. The 3650 can be used with or without a lift. All of Invacare’s tubs feature its “Closed Loop Disinfecting System,” which safely disinfects the entire whirlpool system and reduces or eliminates cross-contamination.

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Voice-Assisted Care

Vocollect’s AccuNurse voice-assisted care equips caregivers with ultra-lightweight headsets that enable them to hear plans of care on demand, deliver care accurately, document care as it takes place, and communicate with other staff for a quicker response to resident needs. AccuNurse voice-assisted care results in better cash flow from maximized reimbursement, lower operating costs, and a better resident experience because of proactive care.

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Carpeting

Tandus offers the Provence Collection of carpeting to enhance both the living and healing environments in the senior living market. A mix of traditional, transitional, and contemporary styling, Provence creates stunning foyers, luxurious dining rooms, and soothing lounges with a blend of organic and botanical styles.

The Provence Collection is available in seven colors from fresh, contemporary colors that reflect the future trends in the healthcare market, to the richer, deeper colors favored by traditional long-term care facilities.

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Two-Way Radios

Motorola, Inc.’s newest line of business two-way radios, the CLS Series, is available from Tech Wholesale. The radios provide healthcare and assisted living users the ability to instantly communicate while maintaining service for residents. Lightweight and affordable wireless communication tools, the radios help to maintain efficiency and increase responsiveness for residents. With an easily accessible Push-To-Talk button on the front of the radios and headset accessory, users can have instant access to coworkers and can easily manage activities such as dispensing medication, coordinating meals, and responding to emergencies. A hands-free option is also available.

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Rolling Chair

Carefoam’s CF530 Bariatric Tilt Rollabout is a staff-friendly chair for residents up to 400 lbs. The CF530 features a 24” seat width, yet rolls easily through a standard doorway. Carefoam’s tilt-in-space frame uses an assisted tilt mechanism for infinite adjustment from upright to a comfortable recline. Staff members appreciate the large smooth-rolling wheels, one-step brake operation, and simple one-handed tilt adjustment.

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Spa System

The Penner Cascade Premier Spa provides affordable elegance with a TV, DVD, and CD player. You design the colors to create a spa-like bathing atmosphere in your bathing area. The Premier cabinet provides convenient access to hidden controls, bathing liquids, and the quick-fill reservoir.

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I Advance Senior Care

I Advance Senior Care is the industry-leading source for practical, in-depth, business-building, and resident care information for owners, executives, administrators, and directors of nursing at assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, post-acute facilities, and continuing care retirement communities. The I Advance Senior Care editorial team and industry experts provide market analysis, strategic direction, policy commentary, clinical best-practices, business management, and technology breakthroughs.

I Advance Senior Care is part of the Institute for the Advancement of Senior Care and published by Plain-English Health Care.