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Rep Corner: Tina Richter Rep Corner: Tina Richter September 25, 2019
New CDC Guidelines For Long-Term Healthcare Facilities New CDC Guidelines For Long-Term Healthcare Facilities September 13, 2019
Podcast: AliTalks with Mary Grace Hensell, RN, MSN, CNOR on Patient Positioning Podcast: AliTalks with Mary Grace Hensell, RN, MSN, CNOR on Patient Positioning September 13, 2019
Video: Proper Posture Reduces Sacral Sitting and Improves Independence Video: Proper Posture Reduces Sacral Sitting and Improves Independence September 4, 2019
Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Facilities Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Facilities August 13, 2019

Long Term Care & Home Healthcare

Rep Corner: Tina Richter Rep Corner: Tina Richter September 25, 2019
New CDC Guidelines For Long-Term Healthcare Facilities New CDC Guidelines For Long-Term Healthcare Facilities September 13, 2019
Video: Proper Posture Reduces Sacral Sitting and Improves Independence Video: Proper Posture Reduces Sacral Sitting and Improves Independence September 4, 2019
Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Facilities Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Facilities August 13, 2019
Is the Chronic Problem of Miscommunication a Patient Safety Issue? Is the Chronic Problem of Miscommunication a Patient Safety Issue? August 6, 2019
Video: Hand Care for Patients Affected by Spasticity Video: Hand Care for Patients Affected by Spasticity August 1, 2019
Many Long Term Care Facilities Not Equipped For Bariatric Residents Many Long Term Care Facilities Not Equipped For Bariatric Residents June 25, 2019
Podcast: AliTalk With Sandy Grafton On Speech Pathology Podcast: AliTalk With Sandy Grafton On Speech Pathology June 20, 2019
Case Study: Benefits of Post-Acute Nursing Facility vs. Home Care Case Study: Benefits of Post-Acute Nursing Facility vs. Home Care June 13, 2019
Have you examined your medical carts lately? Have you examined your medical carts lately? May 8, 2019
Helping Prevent Wheelchair-Related Falls in Long-Term Care Settings Helping Prevent Wheelchair-Related Falls in Long-Term Care Settings April 30, 2019
Proven Safety Performance at a Fraction of the Cost of Air-Assisted Devices Proven Safety Performance at a Fraction of the Cost of Air-Assisted Devices April 26, 2019
Better Bed Positioning Short Term, Greater Benefits Long Term Better Bed Positioning Short Term, Greater Benefits Long Term April 16, 2019
Bariatrics Safe Patient Handling Program Bariatrics Safe Patient Handling Program April 10, 2019
Mixed Consistency Foods For Clients With Dysphagia Mixed Consistency Foods For Clients With Dysphagia March 22, 2019
Danger Zones in the Bed Danger Zones in the Bed February 15, 2019
Finger and Thumb Splints Can Help Treat Trigger Finger Finger and Thumb Splints Can Help Treat Trigger Finger February 8, 2019
Understanding ADLs and IADLs Understanding ADLs and IADLs December 28, 2018
Proper Nutrition for Older Adults and Residents With Alzheimer's Proper Nutrition for Older Adults and Residents With Alzheimer's December 4, 2018
Patient Room Safety Patient Room Safety December 2, 2018
Proper Foot Care for Diabetics Proper Foot Care for Diabetics November 27, 2018
Maintain Neutral Pelvic Position Maintain Neutral Pelvic Position November 8, 2018
5 Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 5 Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome October 15, 2018
Increased compliance today, better recovery tomorrow Increased compliance today, better recovery tomorrow September 18, 2018
Autism and the Benefits of Early Intervention Autism and the Benefits of Early Intervention September 17, 2018
Falls Prevention Awareness Day Falls Prevention Awareness Day September 10, 2018
How to Purchase the Right Wheelchair How to Purchase the Right Wheelchair September 7, 2018
Prepare your facility for flu season Prepare your facility for flu season August 29, 2018
Managing Diabetes Symptoms is Possible with the Right Tools Managing Diabetes Symptoms is Possible with the Right Tools August 15, 2018
6 Drug-Free Ways to Manage Arthritis Symptoms 6 Drug-Free Ways to Manage Arthritis Symptoms August 10, 2018
How to Choose the Right Wheelchair Cushion How to Choose the Right Wheelchair Cushion August 10, 2018
Optimal wheelchair positioning increases resident safety and reduces costs Optimal wheelchair positioning increases resident safety and reduces costs June 22, 2018
Bariatric Wheelchair Cushions: Not an Accessory, a Necessity Bariatric Wheelchair Cushions: Not an Accessory, a Necessity May 31, 2018
The right cushion can help prevent pressure injuries The right cushion can help prevent pressure injuries May 21, 2018
Choose the MultiBoot that fits your patients’ needs Choose the MultiBoot that fits your patients’ needs February 6, 2018
Scar care management Scar care management February 3, 2018
What's hurting the nursing profession? What's hurting the nursing profession? October 2, 2017
Recovering from a Stroke Recovering from a Stroke October 2, 2017
Living with Parkinson's Disease Living with Parkinson's Disease September 25, 2017
Living with Multiple Sclerosis Living with Multiple Sclerosis September 11, 2017
Living with Carpal Tunnel Living with Carpal Tunnel August 21, 2017
Living with Back Pain Living with Back Pain August 7, 2017
Living with Autism Living with Autism July 24, 2017
Living with Arthritis Living with Arthritis July 10, 2017
Living with Dementia or Alzheimer's Living with Dementia or Alzheimer's June 26, 2017
Living with ALS Living with ALS June 19, 2017
Ergonomics: Because Work Shouldn’t Hurt Ergonomics: Because Work Shouldn’t Hurt April 27, 2017
A Spreading Crisis A Spreading Crisis April 20, 2016
Contact Precautions Minimize HAI Risk Contact Precautions Minimize HAI Risk March 23, 2016
Say Goodbye to Germs Say Goodbye to Germs January 17, 2016
Ergonomic Essentials for Healthcare Ergonomic Essentials for Healthcare August 19, 2015
Top 5 Reasons for Nursing Home Falls Top 5 Reasons for Nursing Home Falls March 27, 2015
Diabetes: A common comorbidity among pressure ulcer patients Diabetes: A common comorbidity among pressure ulcer patients December 8, 2014
AliMed Introduces New Bed Safety Rail With Versatile and Durable Handle AliMed Introduces New Bed Safety Rail With Versatile and Durable Handle August 9, 2011
Organization Dedicated to Safe Patient Handling is Launched Organization Dedicated to Safe Patient Handling is Launched April 30, 2011
AliMed Releases New Bariatric Gait Belt AliMed Releases New Bariatric Gait Belt March 3, 2011

Hospitals & Surgery Centers

Podcast: AliTalks with Mary Grace Hensell, RN, MSN, CNOR on Patient Positioning Podcast: AliTalks with Mary Grace Hensell, RN, MSN, CNOR on Patient Positioning September 13, 2019
Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Facilities Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Facilities August 13, 2019
Is the Chronic Problem of Miscommunication a Patient Safety Issue? Is the Chronic Problem of Miscommunication a Patient Safety Issue? August 6, 2019
Video: Hand Care for Patients Affected by Spasticity Video: Hand Care for Patients Affected by Spasticity August 1, 2019
Podcast: AliTalk With Sandy Grafton On Speech Pathology Podcast: AliTalk With Sandy Grafton On Speech Pathology June 20, 2019
Positioners: Disposable or Reusable? Positioners: Disposable or Reusable? June 19, 2019
Case Study: Benefits of Post-Acute Nursing Facility vs. Home Care Case Study: Benefits of Post-Acute Nursing Facility vs. Home Care June 13, 2019
The Growing Popularity of Ambulatory Surgery Centers The Growing Popularity of Ambulatory Surgery Centers June 7, 2019
Bunions: Symptoms and Treatment Bunions: Symptoms and Treatment May 10, 2019
Have you examined your medical carts lately? Have you examined your medical carts lately? May 8, 2019
Proven Safety Performance at a Fraction of the Cost of Air-Assisted Devices Proven Safety Performance at a Fraction of the Cost of Air-Assisted Devices April 26, 2019
Hand Hygiene Compliance is Low Among Emergency Medical Workers Hand Hygiene Compliance is Low Among Emergency Medical Workers April 12, 2019
Bariatrics Safe Patient Handling Program Bariatrics Safe Patient Handling Program April 10, 2019
Spoons For Feeding Therapy Spoons For Feeding Therapy April 9, 2019
Bariatric Equipment Considerations Bariatric Equipment Considerations April 1, 2019
Knee Braces Can Help Treat ACL Injuries Knee Braces Can Help Treat ACL Injuries March 29, 2019
Best Practices for Sentinel Events: What Every Healthcare Organization Needs to Know Best Practices for Sentinel Events: What Every Healthcare Organization Needs to Know March 8, 2019
Danger Zones in the Bed Danger Zones in the Bed February 15, 2019
Finger and Thumb Splints Can Help Treat Trigger Finger Finger and Thumb Splints Can Help Treat Trigger Finger February 8, 2019
January is National Blood Donation Month January is National Blood Donation Month January 4, 2019
Surgical Mats: Supporting Surgeons Every Step of the Way Surgical Mats: Supporting Surgeons Every Step of the Way November 12, 2018
O.R. Straps: Disposable or Reusable? O.R. Straps: Disposable or Reusable? November 7, 2018
Falls Prevention Awareness Day Falls Prevention Awareness Day September 10, 2018
How to Purchase the Right Wheelchair How to Purchase the Right Wheelchair September 7, 2018
Prepare your facility for flu season Prepare your facility for flu season August 29, 2018
Sizing Up Bracing For Pediatric Sports Injuries Sizing Up Bracing For Pediatric Sports Injuries August 24, 2018
Managing Diabetes Symptoms is Possible with the Right Tools Managing Diabetes Symptoms is Possible with the Right Tools August 15, 2018
6 Drug-Free Ways to Manage Arthritis Symptoms 6 Drug-Free Ways to Manage Arthritis Symptoms August 10, 2018
Proper Patient Positioning Guidelines: Reverse Trendelenburg Position Proper Patient Positioning Guidelines: Reverse Trendelenburg Position July 16, 2018
Proper Patient Positioning Guidelines: Fowler's Position Proper Patient Positioning Guidelines: Fowler's Position July 6, 2018
Proper Patient Positioning Guidelines: Trendelenburg Position Proper Patient Positioning Guidelines: Trendelenburg Position July 3, 2018
Proper Patient Positioning Guidelines: Lithotomy Position Proper Patient Positioning Guidelines: Lithotomy Position June 21, 2018
Proper Patient Positioning Guidelines: Lateral Position Proper Patient Positioning Guidelines: Lateral Position June 19, 2018
Proper Patient Positioning: Prone Position Proper Patient Positioning: Prone Position May 29, 2018
Proper Patient Positioning for Bariatric Patients Proper Patient Positioning for Bariatric Patients May 23, 2018
Proper Patient Positioning Guidelines: Supine Position Proper Patient Positioning Guidelines: Supine Position May 21, 2018
Choose the MultiBoot that fits your patients’ needs Choose the MultiBoot that fits your patients’ needs February 6, 2018
Scar care management Scar care management February 3, 2018
What's hurting the nursing profession? What's hurting the nursing profession? October 2, 2017
Ergonomics: Because Work Shouldn’t Hurt Ergonomics: Because Work Shouldn’t Hurt April 27, 2017
A Spreading Crisis A Spreading Crisis April 20, 2016
Contact Precautions Minimize HAI Risk Contact Precautions Minimize HAI Risk March 23, 2016
Say Goodbye to Germs Say Goodbye to Germs January 17, 2016
Ergonomic Essentials for Healthcare Ergonomic Essentials for Healthcare August 19, 2015
Diabetes: A common comorbidity among pressure ulcer patients Diabetes: A common comorbidity among pressure ulcer patients December 8, 2014
Acute Pressure Management Acute Pressure Management September 9, 2014
AliMed Announces New Fall Management Innovations AliMed Announces New Fall Management Innovations June 30, 2014

Imaging Centers

How to Properly Care for Your Radiation Protection Glasses and Aprons How to Properly Care for Your Radiation Protection Glasses and Aprons June 11, 2019
Choosing the “Perfect” Radiation Protection Apron Choosing the “Perfect” Radiation Protection Apron September 17, 2018
The eyes have it: Protect yours from radiation exposure The eyes have it: Protect yours from radiation exposure June 1, 2018
UltraDrape™ UGPIV Barrier and Securement UltraDrape™ UGPIV Barrier and Securement April 2, 2018
Innovative Technology Designation from Vizient Innovative Technology Designation from Vizient November 15, 2017
Doctor attributes cancer to excessive radiation exposure Doctor attributes cancer to excessive radiation exposure October 2, 2017
AliMed and Bar-Ray partner to bring SMARTID® to AliMed's customer network AliMed and Bar-Ray partner to bring SMARTID® to AliMed's customer network May 16, 2017
Minimize infection risks with thyroid shields Minimize infection risks with thyroid shields August 27, 2015
Throwing image artifacts a curve Throwing image artifacts a curve July 27, 2015
InvisiCoat™ Patient Positioners InvisiCoat™ Patient Positioners June 16, 2015
Medical radiology techs at increased risk for thyroid cancer Medical radiology techs at increased risk for thyroid cancer June 15, 2015
Radiation Protection Radiation Protection December 19, 2014
Lightest Lead Free Radiation Aprons on the Market Lightest Lead Free Radiation Aprons on the Market July 6, 2010

Orthopedic

The Growing Popularity of Ambulatory Surgery Centers The Growing Popularity of Ambulatory Surgery Centers June 7, 2019
Knee Braces Can Help Treat ACL Injuries Knee Braces Can Help Treat ACL Injuries March 29, 2019
Finger and Thumb Splints Can Help Treat Trigger Finger Finger and Thumb Splints Can Help Treat Trigger Finger February 8, 2019
5 Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 5 Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome October 15, 2018
Sizing Up Bracing For Pediatric Sports Injuries Sizing Up Bracing For Pediatric Sports Injuries August 24, 2018
Help Reduce Morning Foot Pain Help Reduce Morning Foot Pain August 8, 2018
Ergonomics: Because Work Shouldn’t Hurt Ergonomics: Because Work Shouldn’t Hurt April 27, 2017
Say Goodbye to Germs Say Goodbye to Germs January 17, 2016
Ergonomic Essentials for Healthcare Ergonomic Essentials for Healthcare August 19, 2015
Heel Protection Heel Protection January 12, 2015
AFOs AFOs November 17, 2014
AliMed Redesigns and Releases New MultiBoot™ Xtra AliMed Redesigns and Releases New MultiBoot™ Xtra May 17, 2011
AliMed inc. Releases New Accommodator™ Semi-Rigid Orthotic AliMed inc. Releases New Accommodator™ Semi-Rigid Orthotic March 16, 2011

Podiatry

Bunions: Symptoms and Treatment Bunions: Symptoms and Treatment May 10, 2019
Knee Braces Can Help Treat ACL Injuries Knee Braces Can Help Treat ACL Injuries March 29, 2019
Proper Foot Care for Diabetics Proper Foot Care for Diabetics November 27, 2018
Sizing Up Bracing For Pediatric Sports Injuries Sizing Up Bracing For Pediatric Sports Injuries August 24, 2018
Managing Diabetes Symptoms is Possible with the Right Tools Managing Diabetes Symptoms is Possible with the Right Tools August 15, 2018
Help Reduce Morning Foot Pain Help Reduce Morning Foot Pain August 8, 2018
Stand up to leg and foot pain Stand up to leg and foot pain July 23, 2018
Bauerfeind USA, AliMed Announce Distribution Partnership Bauerfeind USA, AliMed Announce Distribution Partnership March 16, 2018
Ergonomics: Because Work Shouldn’t Hurt Ergonomics: Because Work Shouldn’t Hurt April 27, 2017
Say Goodbye to Germs Say Goodbye to Germs January 17, 2016
Ergonomic Essentials for Healthcare Ergonomic Essentials for Healthcare August 19, 2015
Heel Protection Heel Protection January 12, 2015
AFOs AFOs November 17, 2014

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