Get to Know Your Support Surfaces Gel and foam and air, oh my! There are a lot of support surfaces on the market and it can be tricky to match your residents with the product that best fits their needs. We created the chart below to help you weigh your options.1 Keep in mind that these components can be used alone or in combination.

Support Surface Type of Support* Description Solid foam Static Porous polymer material that conforms according to applied weight Gel-infused foam Static Provides the support and conformity of foam with the addition of gel that allows for rapid heat dissipation and better breathability Convoluted foam (i.e., channel-cut or "egg crate" foam) Static Cuts in the supportive foam create a pressure-reducing, anti-shear surface Gel Static Semisolid (can range from soft to hard) with elastic, pressure-redistributing properties Alternating pressure mattresses and overlays Dynamic Provides pressure redistribution by cycling through loading and unloading via inflation and deflation Low air loss Dynamic Provides a flow of air to assist in managing the skin’s heat and moisture * Static pressure redistribution devices are non-powered devices that may be indicated when a resident is at risk for pressure ulcer development or delayed healing. Dynamic pressure reduction surfaces are powered devices that are indicated if a resident can't move into a variety of positions without placing weight on a pressure ulcer, if their weight completely compresses a static device that otherwise maintains its original integrity or if they have a pressure ulcer that is not healing as expected and it is determined that the pressure could be contributing to the delay. Professional Medical offers a complete line of support surfaces to meet your residents' needs. To learn more, contact your ProMed territory manager, visit us online at www.promedsupply.com or give us a call at (800) 648-5190. Reference 1 National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel. Terms and Definitions Related to Support Surfaces. Available at: http://www.npuap.org/ wp-content/uploads/2012/03/NPUAP_S3I_TD.pdf. Accessed October 3, 2012.

Join Us for This Thursday's Tour of the Perfect Survey We hope you'll join us for this Thursday's online tour of Compliance Solutions: For the Perfect Survey Every Day! Our webinar will walk you through all of the features of our exclusive online survey preparation tool, including: The actual forms that surveyors use Guidance broken down by F tag and care area Exclusive tips from industry veterans Case studies to address how you would handle specific challenges in your own facility An interactive community in which you can trade suggestions and solutions with other industry experts Fresh content that is added to the site on a monthly basis, including new challenge scenarios, videos and featured survey tips

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Our Compliance® Solution Pressure Reducing Foam Mattress is specifically designed for long-term care. This mattress is divided into three distinct zones, comprised of 66 channel cuts for the reduction of friction. Varied pressure reduction is achieved in the heel, torso and head sections, while specific attention is given to cell depths for pressure management in the vulnerable heel section. Additional features: Top and bottom covers are fluid resistant, antimicrobial, antibacterial and fire-retardant Three pressure zones and 66 channel cuts create a pressure-reducing, anti-shear sleeping surface Barrier stop reduces the possibility of contamination of the inner core Vinyl bottom Conforms to Cal. Tech. Bull. #117 for fire-retardancy Warranty: 3-Year, Non-Prorated Warranty

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