The MICRO-TOUCH® Brand of Examination gloves are engineered to address three core principles; ‘purposeful protection’, ‘solutions oriented’, and ‘design excellence’. Micro-Touch gloves are the perfect solution for healthcare providers who face challenging risks and seek better hand barrier protection. It is within those guiding principles, and strict guidelines that Ansell is … [Read more...]
June 2014 Issue
Click Here to Read (pdf version) Work-life balance: Can you straddle the line? Publisher’s Letter Diabetes A Case for Exercise Physical activity not only helps people feel better, it can lead to reduced health risks as well, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The Triple Aim Pay-for-performance programs are intended to improve population … [Read more...]
News
Pam Wedow joins IMCO Home Care Pam Wedow has been named vice president of IMCO Home Care, a group purchasing organization exclusively for the independent home care dealer and provider. Prior to joining IMCO, Wedow spent 14 years with the Palm Tree Group, for whom she started the Invatec overstock trading program, and later served as vice president and general manager of … [Read more...]
Products
Parker Laboratories introduces Protex ULTRA disinfectant wipes Parker Laboratories announced the arrival of new Protex ULTRA Disinfectant Wipes. With its new formulation, Protex ULTRA will eliminate 99.9 percent of bacteria in 15 seconds and disinfects in just four minutes. The 6.5” x 6.0” non-abrasive wipes are safe for most hard surfaces, and are useful on ultrasound … [Read more...]
Rep Corner: Saying Good-Bye is Never Easy
By Laura Thill For David Vann, the last 42 years in medical products sales have left him all the wiser. It would take a lot more than a challenging start to hold David Vann back in medical products sales. In fact, 42 years ago, he had no idea what a catheter was, he admits. But, by following the lead of his colleagues and setting – and adhering to – some realistic goals, … [Read more...]
Quick Bytes
Smart moves SmartMove has introduced a physical activity tracker designed to track one’s time spent seated, as well as physical activities such as standing, walking, running, and cycling. Sensors are embedded in insoles, which reportedly fit most shoes. The sensors track the user’s activity and wirelessly send detailed activity and calorie-burn information to his or her … [Read more...]
Windshield Time
Summer Maintenance Tips Begin your summer prepared. Extreme heat and long drives can be tough on cars, according to howstuffworks.com. Cracked hoses, leaky radiators, underinflated tires and dirty filters can significantly lower a car’s fuel efficiency, or worse, lead to a total breakdown. To avoid this, drivers should: Check the tires.According to the Rubber Manufacturers … [Read more...]
A Case for Exercise
Physical activity not only helps people feel better, it can lead to reduced health risks as well, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. There’s only so much any of us can fit on our plate. But, there are more reasons than one for making exercise a priority, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In addition to helping people maintain a … [Read more...]
Principles versus Preferences
By Randy Chittum, Ph.D. Leaders at every level have to measure how broad and strategic they are against being close to and understanding the actual work. It used to be a foregone conclusion that broader was better. Now leaders are being asked to balance that with the paradigm of execution, suggesting they should be close enough to the work to manage it. In truth, this is not … [Read more...]
Diabetes
Living with diabetes requires diligence and discipline – on the part of patients and physicians. For patients, it means regularly testing their blood glucose levels, and following healthy diets and lifestyles. For physicians, it means ensuring their patients do just that. The more distributor sales reps know about the disease – including how to monitor and manage it – the … [Read more...]