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Patient Safety Straps in the Operating Room Patient Safety Straps in the Operating Room March 28, 2023
The Importance of Radiation Protection for Your Safety The Importance of Radiation Protection for Your Safety March 21, 2023
Establishing a Safe Patient Handling Mindset Establishing a Safe Patient Handling Mindset January 11, 2023
January is National Blood Donation Month January is National Blood Donation Month January 9, 2023
Managing Diabetes Symptoms is Possible with the Right Tools Managing Diabetes Symptoms is Possible with the Right Tools November 14, 2022
Post-Extubation Dysphagia: Risk Factors, Evaluation, and Treatment Post-Extubation Dysphagia: Risk Factors, Evaluation, and Treatment November 1, 2022
Benefits of Early In-Line Speaking Valve Use Benefits of Early In-Line Speaking Valve Use October 24, 2022
Bariatrics Safe Patient Handling Program Bariatrics Safe Patient Handling Program July 22, 2022
Top 10 Reasons to Thank a Nurse Today Top 10 Reasons to Thank a Nurse Today May 6, 2022
AliMed Founds AliCares Nursing Education Fund AliMed Founds AliCares Nursing Education Fund May 5, 2022
Acute Pressure Management Acute Pressure Management December 20, 2021
Imaging Interactive Guide Imaging Interactive Guide August 25, 2021
Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries Shouldn't Be a Stretch Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries Shouldn't Be a Stretch June 30, 2021
Infection Control Interactive Rooms Infection Control Interactive Rooms May 26, 2021
Extending the Life of Your Radiation Protection Aprons Extending the Life of Your Radiation Protection Aprons January 12, 2021
Lightweight Radiation Protection Apparel Offers Key Benefits to Clinicians Lightweight Radiation Protection Apparel Offers Key Benefits to Clinicians January 8, 2021
Operating Room Interactive Guide Operating Room Interactive Guide December 15, 2020
Preparing for Flu Season Amid a Global Pandemic Preparing for Flu Season Amid a Global Pandemic December 3, 2020
Weighing Inconsistencies Contribute Heavily to Pediatric Medication-Dosing Errors Weighing Inconsistencies Contribute Heavily to Pediatric Medication-Dosing Errors October 19, 2020
How Much Do Patient Falls Cost in Your Facility? How Much Do Patient Falls Cost in Your Facility? October 13, 2020
Combatting Weight-Based Medication-Dosing Errors with KG-Only Patient Scales Combatting Weight-Based Medication-Dosing Errors with KG-Only Patient Scales September 8, 2020
Effectively and Safely Position Patients in Prone for Treatment of ARDS Effectively and Safely Position Patients in Prone for Treatment of ARDS May 20, 2020
Reduce Staff Injuries with Lighter Weight Patient Positioners Reduce Staff Injuries with Lighter Weight Patient Positioners May 7, 2020
Dysphagia and Liquids: To Thicken or Not to Thicken Dysphagia and Liquids: To Thicken or Not to Thicken April 9, 2020
Podcast: AliTalks with Mary Grace Hensell, RN, MSN, CNOR on Safe Patient Handling Podcast: AliTalks with Mary Grace Hensell, RN, MSN, CNOR on Safe Patient Handling March 30, 2020
Protecting Yourself from Risks Associated with Scatter Radiation Exposure Protecting Yourself from Risks Associated with Scatter Radiation Exposure March 13, 2020
Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA) Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA) January 29, 2020
Adoption of Eye Protection from Radiation Gaining Steam Adoption of Eye Protection from Radiation Gaining Steam January 20, 2020
Supporting Aphasia Patients Through Attention to Psychosocial Needs Supporting Aphasia Patients Through Attention to Psychosocial Needs January 10, 2020
Proper Patient Positioning Guidelines: Fowler's Position Proper Patient Positioning Guidelines: Fowler's Position December 4, 2019
Rep Corner: Tina Richter Rep Corner: Tina Richter September 25, 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
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
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
The Growing Popularity of Ambulatory Surgery Centers The Growing Popularity of Ambulatory Surgery Centers June 7, 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
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
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
Choosing the “Perfect” Radiation Protection Apron Choosing the “Perfect” Radiation Protection Apron 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
Sizing Up Bracing For Pediatric Sports Injuries Sizing Up Bracing For Pediatric Sports Injuries August 24, 2018
6 Drug-Free Ways to Manage Arthritis Symptoms 6 Drug-Free Ways to Manage Arthritis Symptoms August 10, 2018
AliMed, Inc. awarded Mobile Medical Cart agreement with Premier AliMed, Inc. awarded Mobile Medical Cart agreement with Premier July 31, 2018
Proper Patient Positioning Guidelines: Reverse Trendelenburg Position Proper Patient Positioning Guidelines: Reverse Trendelenburg Position July 16, 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
The eyes have it: Protect yours from radiation exposure The eyes have it: Protect yours from radiation exposure June 1, 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
Knee and Hip Joint Surgical Products Knee and Hip Joint Surgical Products May 3, 2018
UltraDrape™ UGPIV Barrier and Securement UltraDrape™ UGPIV Barrier and Securement April 2, 2018
Scar care management Scar care management February 3, 2018
AliMed, Inc. receives Manufacturer of the Year Award AliMed, Inc. receives Manufacturer of the Year Award November 16, 2017
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
What's hurting the nursing profession? What's hurting the nursing profession? 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
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
SecureFit Trendelenburg Positioning System Featured SecureFit Trendelenburg Positioning System Featured September 1, 2015
Minimize infection risks with thyroid shields Minimize infection risks with thyroid shields August 27, 2015
Ergonomic Essentials for Healthcare Ergonomic Essentials for Healthcare August 19, 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
Lead Apron Contamination Study Lead Apron Contamination Study February 6, 2015
Radiation Protection Radiation Protection December 19, 2014
Diabetes: A common comorbidity among pressure ulcer patients Diabetes: A common comorbidity among pressure ulcer patients December 8, 2014
Safety and Effectiveness of SAF-R, a Novel Patient Positioning Device for Robot-assisted Pelvic Surgery in Trendelenburg Position Safety and Effectiveness of SAF-R, a Novel Patient Positioning Device for Robot-assisted Pelvic Surgery in Trendelenburg Position December 4, 2014
New Trendelenburg Positioning System New Trendelenburg Positioning System October 15, 2014
AliMed Announces New Fall Management Innovations AliMed Announces New Fall Management Innovations June 30, 2014
AliMed Joins the Attainia Product Catalog AliMed Joins the Attainia Product Catalog December 16, 2013
AliMed Working With GHX AliMed Working With GHX June 16, 2011
White Paper: Ergonomics and the Digital Healthcare Facility White Paper: Ergonomics and the Digital Healthcare Facility February 1, 2011
The Importance of Ergonomics to Healthcare The Importance of Ergonomics to Healthcare December 11, 2010
Essential Elements of an Effective Office Ergonomics Process Essential Elements of an Effective Office Ergonomics Process August 24, 2007
White Paper: Enhancing the Performance of Aging Employees in the Office Environment White Paper: Enhancing the Performance of Aging Employees in the Office Environment June 18, 2007
White Paper: After 25 years of Applied Ergonomics White Paper: After 25 years of Applied Ergonomics October 5, 2003

Long Term & Home Healthcare

Choosing a Wheelchair Cushion: Which Type is Right for You? Choosing a Wheelchair Cushion: Which Type is Right for You? March 23, 2023
Establishing a Safe Patient Handling Mindset Establishing a Safe Patient Handling Mindset January 11, 2023
CTAR vs. Shaker for Treating Pharyngeal Dysphagia CTAR vs. Shaker for Treating Pharyngeal Dysphagia December 12, 2022
Managing Diabetes Symptoms is Possible with the Right Tools Managing Diabetes Symptoms is Possible with the Right Tools November 14, 2022
Post-Extubation Dysphagia: Risk Factors, Evaluation, and Treatment Post-Extubation Dysphagia: Risk Factors, Evaluation, and Treatment November 1, 2022
Benefits of Early In-Line Speaking Valve Use Benefits of Early In-Line Speaking Valve Use October 24, 2022
Bariatrics Safe Patient Handling Program Bariatrics Safe Patient Handling Program July 22, 2022
Top 10 Reasons to Thank a Nurse Today Top 10 Reasons to Thank a Nurse Today May 6, 2022
AliMed Founds AliCares Nursing Education Fund AliMed Founds AliCares Nursing Education Fund May 5, 2022
Are offloading shoes the right fit for your patient’s foot condition? Are offloading shoes the right fit for your patient’s foot condition? February 4, 2022
Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries Shouldn't Be a Stretch Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries Shouldn't Be a Stretch June 30, 2021
Long-Term Care Interactive Guide Long-Term Care Interactive Guide December 15, 2020
Hospice Interactive Guide Hospice Interactive Guide December 15, 2020
Preparing for Flu Season Amid a Global Pandemic Preparing for Flu Season Amid a Global Pandemic December 3, 2020
How Much Do Patient Falls Cost in Your Facility? How Much Do Patient Falls Cost in Your Facility? October 13, 2020
Combatting Weight-Based Medication-Dosing Errors with KG-Only Patient Scales Combatting Weight-Based Medication-Dosing Errors with KG-Only Patient Scales September 8, 2020
Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Improving Nutritional Intake with Assistive Dining Aids Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Improving Nutritional Intake with Assistive Dining Aids April 13, 2020
Dysphagia and Liquids: To Thicken or Not to Thicken Dysphagia and Liquids: To Thicken or Not to Thicken April 9, 2020
Podcast: AliTalks with Mary Grace Hensell, RN, MSN, CNOR on Safe Patient Handling Podcast: AliTalks with Mary Grace Hensell, RN, MSN, CNOR on Safe Patient Handling March 30, 2020
Offering Aid in the Vetting, Evaluation, and Treatment of Aphasia Patients Offering Aid in the Vetting, Evaluation, and Treatment of Aphasia Patients February 26, 2020
Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA) Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA) January 29, 2020
Supporting Aphasia Patients Through Attention to Psychosocial Needs Supporting Aphasia Patients Through Attention to Psychosocial Needs January 10, 2020
Preventing Nursing Home Falls Preventing Nursing Home Falls October 7, 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
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
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
Proper Foot Care for Diabetics Proper Foot Care for Diabetics November 27, 2018
Maintain Neutral Pelvic Position Maintain Neutral Pelvic Position November 8, 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
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
Knee and Hip Joint Surgical Products Knee and Hip Joint Surgical Products May 3, 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 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
White Paper: Ergonomics and the Digital Healthcare Facility White Paper: Ergonomics and the Digital Healthcare Facility February 1, 2011
Lateral Transfer Data Report Lateral Transfer Data Report December 11, 2004