Does It Make More Sense to Rent or Buy Equipment? Chances are, you have rental equipment in your facility. There's a lot about renting that makes sense. You can make set monthly payments and you can always return the equipment if you no longer need it. On the other hand, have you ever stopped to calculate whether you've made so many payments on a piece of rental equipment that you've actually paid more than its purchase price? In many instances, it makes more sense to purchase a piece of equipment than pay more than it is worth in rental fees. The following calculation can help you determine a piece's "break-even point," or the point at which it makes more sense to purchase than rent. Step 1: Identify all of the rental equipment that you have in the building (common examples include concentrators, powered mattresses, beds, bariatric equipment, lifts, scales and specialty wheelchairs). Step 2: Determine the monthly rental cost of each piece of resident-specific equipment. Step 3: Multiply the monthly rental cost by the estimated length of the resident’s stay. Step 4: Subtract the cost of purchasing the equipment. If this calculation gives you a positive number, it makes sense to purchase the equipment! Here's an example using a low air loss mattress.
	Rental cost	$150/month
	Estimated stay	6 months
	Total rental cost	$900
	Purchase price of mattress	$789
	Difference	$111
	Purchasing the low air loss mattress would save the facility $111 (or more, if the resident's stay was extended). The break-even point in this example is 5.26 months. Since that is less than the resident's estimated stay, it makes sense to purchase the mattress! Professional Medical's highly trained team of territory managers is ready to help you evaluate your facility's equipment needs and determine whether renting or purchasing is the right option for you. We also regularly feature limited-time pricing in Mr. B's Equipment Specials. To receive this e-newsletter, click the link above. To learn more, give us a call at (800) 648-5190 or visit us online at promedsupply.com.

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Good Friday/Easter Closure Notice Professional Medical will be closed on Friday, March 29 in honor of Good Friday/Easter. Orders that are placed by noon on Monday, March 25 will be delivered by Thursday, March 28. We invite you to call our Customer Care team at (800) 648-5190 with any questions or concerns.

The Low Air Loss & Alternating Pressure Mattress System (LAL/APM) our Compliance® Solution, is one of the most advanced systems in ProMed's series. The microprocessor sensor technology provides continuous feedback to equalize pressure and maximize resident comfort. The mattress consists of 20 8" high cell-on-cell air bladders. In the event of a power failure, the bottom 4" of the air cell will remain inflated, offering sufficient weight support for the resident. The 10 adjustable comfort settings allow pressure to be customized by resident weight. Additional features: Slip-resistant mat and securing straps on the mattress base for added safety CPR feature allows for rapid deflation of mattress system Low air loss, alternating pressure relief therapy (10, 15, 20 and 25 minute cycles) Static function can suspend the alternating mode (auto-recovery to alternating mode after 30 minutes) Micro-processor pressure-sensing technology enables seat inflation when bed is raised Removable non-shear, antimicrobial cover 360° zipper for easy maintenance Pillow top feature keeps head and neck stable LAL/AMP Pump features: Visible and audible low pressure alarms Spring-loaded tube to prevent any kinks for smoother airflow Auto firm mode for quick inflation Lockout feature protects resident settings

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