Design Services: Partner with the Pros We know you have choices when it comes to design services, but how many of those choices are healthcare experts? Professional Medical has partnered with Basic American to offer an interior design program geared specifically toward healthcare. The Basic American design team and ProMed are with you every step of the way, from planning to design and implementation. Whether you're looking to spruce up a few resident rooms or completely overhaul your building, we're ready to help you create the space of your dreams. Best of all, this service is completely complimentary. Why spend upwards of $100 per hour for a designer when you can receive the same quality service for free? You'll save thousands of dollars that can be utilized for resident care or facility upgrades. Through this partnership, not only will you avoid having to pay an interior designer's hourly charges, you'll also be partnering with a team of professionals who are in tune with the specific challenges of designing for long-term care. The Basic American team is detail-oriented and well-versed in the life safety codes, fire ratings and potential F tags that need to be considered when designing a space that is functional and durable as well as attractive. You're welcome to join us on a visit to Basic American's 11,000 square foot showroom in Atlanta to meet with their team and gain inspiration for your own facility. ProMed and Basic American provide all of the following services at no charge: Space planning Schematic design Design development Furniture selection Color and materials selection Custom furniture and millwork design Artwork selection Graphics and signage Accessories and lighting specifications Installation administration In-house purchasing To learn more or receive a free, no-obligation budgetary quote, contact your ProMed territory manager or give us a call at (800) 648-5190.

Report: Falls Top Reason for LTC Lawsuits According to a new report, falls continue to be the number one reason for lawsuits against skilled nursing and other LTC facilities. The report, which was issued by an insurance company, stated that falls accounted for 41.5 percent of closed professional liability claims against nonprofit skilled facilities between 2012 and 2013. However, this figure was actually down from nearly 44 percent for the time period between 2007 and 2011.

Falls greatly surpassed the second most common reason for lawsuits, pressure ulcers, which represented just 17.5 percent of closed claims. The most common allegations of reasons for falls were failure to monitor, improper care and unsafe environment. To learn more, click here.

This one-door, two-drawer wardrobe, part of the Hamilton Collection, resonates depth and strength with its thick top and kick plates while exemplifying artisan detail with the raised panel style on its door and drawer fronts. Additional features: 23.5" W x 22.25" D x 76" H Cherry finish Highly resistant to moisture Dowel and cam construction for durability Rounded edges reduce injury Drawer stops for safety Drawer slides are tested to a 100-pound capacity and feature a self-closing mechanism Ventilated backs promote airflow Smooth floor guides for ease of movement

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