Hospital Equipment

Case Study: Hospital System Using Akro-Mils Products to Go Mobile
Material Handling Equipment

Case Study: Hospital System Using Akro-Mils Products to Go Mobile

Akron, Ohio — Relocation of active departments in a medical facility is a daunting process. Materials managers at a Midwestern medical system — with multiple locations serving more than 1 million patients annually — discovered how challenging it can be as they moved departments as part of a construction project at the system’s main campus. A Massive Move A team led by the system’s...

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Case Study: Hospital System Using Akro-Mils Products to Go Mobile
Material Handling Equipment

Case Study: Hospital System Using Akro-Mils Products to Go Mobile

Akron, Ohio — Relocation of active departments in a medical facility is a daunting process. Materials managers at a Midwestern medical system — with multiple locations serving more than 1 million patients annually — discovered how challenging it can be as they moved departments as part of a construction project at the system’s main campus. A Massive Move A team led by the system’s...

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Sanitizers

Fitsi Health Wins 2015 Patient Safety Movement Innovation Award

Chicago, IL — Fitsi Health, a healthcare innovation firm, announced today the Fitsi bedside caddy received second place, and a $25,000 prize, from the 2015 Patient Safety Movement Innovation Awards. The award was presented at the 4th annual World Patient Safety, Science Technology Summit, which featured keynote speaker President Clinton. Over 60 international applications were submitted for the...

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Sanitizers

Fitsi Health Wins 2015 Patient Safety Movement Innovation Award

Chicago, IL — Fitsi Health, a healthcare innovation firm, announced today the Fitsi bedside caddy received second place, and a $25,000 prize, from the 2015 Patient Safety Movement Innovation Awards. The award was presented at the 4th annual World Patient Safety, Science Technology Summit, which featured keynote speaker President Clinton. Over 60 international applications were submitted for the...

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Heaters

Under-Body Patient Warming System is safe and effective.

Always on and able to be used throughout all perioperative phases, VitaHEAT™ UB3- safely and effectively uses conductive ink technology in thin mattress design. Independent heating zones promote consistent control of warming surface, and design allows full access to surgical sites. Battery and plug-in AC options are available. In addition to being flexible, cleanable, and portable, this...

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Heaters

Under-Body Patient Warming System is safe and effective.

Always on and able to be used throughout all perioperative phases, VitaHEAT™ UB3Â- safely and effectively uses conductive ink technology in thin mattress design. Independent heating zones promote consistent control of warming surface, and design allows full access to surgical sites. Battery and plug-in AC options are available. In addition to being flexible, cleanable, and...

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Sanitizers

Plastics Color And Fitsi Collaborate To Produce Antimicrobial Bedside Caddy Designed To Improve Patient Hygiene

CHICAGO, IL — In hospital environments, proper hand hygiene is crucial to prevent the transfer of dangerous bacteria. Per the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 275 patients die daily from hospital-acquired infections, in part due to the transfer of bacteria via unclean hands. Annually, two million patients are diagnosed with hospital-acquired infections, making hand...

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Sanitizers

Plastics Color And Fitsi Collaborate To Produce Antimicrobial Bedside Caddy Designed To Improve Patient Hygiene

CHICAGO, IL — In hospital environments, proper hand hygiene is crucial to prevent the transfer of dangerous bacteria. Per the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 275 patients die daily from hospital-acquired infections, in part due to the transfer of bacteria via unclean hands. Annually, two million patients are diagnosed with hospital-acquired infections, making hand...

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Miscellaneous Stations

Pull Station accelerates emergency response in medical facilities.

Complementing physical security systems, BluePoint Medical directly alerts medical response teams when people require emergency medical attention. Occupants can activate this pull station to instantly notify first responders and building occupants of emergency situation. Use of secure 900 MHz wireless network, dedicated to response alerts, is independent of other building systems and covers...

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Miscellaneous Stations

Pull Station accelerates emergency response in medical facilities.

Complementing physical security systems, BluePoint Medical directly alerts medical response teams when people require emergency medical attention. Occupants can activate this pull station to instantly notify first responders and building occupants of emergency situation. Use of secure 900 MHz wireless network, dedicated to response alerts, is independent of other building systems and covers...

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