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Specialty Seating Solutions

Optima Products' healthcare chairs and accessories are designed to provide therapeutic benefits while meeting the unique needs of high-risk residents. The chairs are constructed to meet rigorous institutional standards but styled to complement a home-like environment.

Featured products include:
  • The Dyn-Ergo Scoot Chair is a welcome alternative to a standard geri-chair, wheelchair or room chair. It provides safer foot propulsion for people who are at risk of falling in a conventional wheelchair.
  • The Evolution Mobility Chair has center-mounted wheels and adjustable seat height and depth, making it easy to maneuver and propel with one’s arms, feet or both.
  • The Thera-Glide safety glider allows residents to benefit from the therapeutic effects of a rocking chair while minimizing the risk of falls during transfer. Its patented automatic-locking system prevents rocking while entering or exiting the chair.
  • The Comp-Position chair responds to the needs of individuals requiring support and positioning during periods of extended sitting. Its tilt action helps reduce pressure for better skin management.
To learn more about these products or our complete line of equipment and furnishings, contact your ProMed territory manager, give us a call at (800) 648-5190 or visit us online at promedsupply.com.
CMS Adds Quality Data to Physician Compare Site

On February 21, CMS announced that quality data has been added to the Physician Compare website. The site is designed to help consumers make informed choices regarding their physicians.

The data is reported at the group practice and ACO levels of Physician Compare. Quality measures that were added to the site are:
  • Controlling blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes
  • Controlling blood pressure in patients with diabetes
  • Prescribing aspirin to patients with diabetes and heart disease
  • Patients with diabetes who do not use tobacco
  • Prescribing medicine to improve the pumping action of the heart in patients who have both heart disease and certain other conditions
The provider ratings are displayed using stars (the more stars, the better rating) as well as an actual percentage score.

To learn more, click here.
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The Evolution Mobility Chair creatively addresses mobility, comfort, dignity and positioning needs. Its attractive, non-institutional appearance and exceptional comfort are a welcome alternative a standard geri-chair, wheelchair or room chair. The Evolution improves mobility and independence for individuals at risk of falling out of standard wheelchairs because the seat height, seat depth and tilt angle can be adjusted to properly permit safe self-propulsion using one's feet and/or arms.

Additional Features:
  • 250 lb weight capacity
  • 18.5" W seat
  • Weight: 73 lbs
  • Highly maneuverable and comfortable
  • Attractive yet durable steel frame
  • Four 5" swivel casters
  • Unique six-wheel design enhances maneuverability and self-mobility
  • WARRANTY: Metal parths: 5 years; Auto-lock glider mechanism: 3 years; All other mechanisms, gas spring cylinder or mechanical lock, control cable, wheels and casters, tray, upholstery: One year
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