Ebola Safety Tips – How to Protect Yourself and Others

Ebola – It’s a word that sends fear into the hearts of men, women, and children. The CDC recognizes that the epidemic stemming from West Africa is the largest reported outbreak yet. So for just under 5000 cases have been reported. Only two known cases have left Africa.

Many people have a right to be concerned. Symptoms can present themselves anywhere from 2 to 21 days after being exposed to the virus. Symptoms include: severe headache, fever, muscular pain, diarrhea and/or vomiting, abdominal pain - especially in the stomach, and mysterious bleeding or bruising. If left untreated, there is a high risk of death.

The good news is the only way that you can contract the virus is by coming in contact with bodily fluids of someone infected with Ebola. In fact, it is actually fairly difficult to catch. Of the recently identified 48 people they came in touch with the first human death from Ebola, Thomas Duncan, none of them have been diagnosed with the Ebola virus disease (EVD). Of course, healthcare workers are still going to wear protective gear because of the deadly effects of this virus.

Protective methods include:

• Practicing thoughtful hygiene – washing hands regularly with soap and water as well as hand sanitizers where available
• Avoid contact with anyone who is expressing or outwardly showing any of the above symptoms mentioned
• When going to doctors’ appointments where a protective mask if available and again avoid contact with anyone who is showing any of the symptoms above
• Avoid travel to West Africa or any of the locations where Ebola has been confirmed

This article is for informational purposes only.  Though HRS direct is your wholesale medical supplies leader we do not sell nor offer medical equipment or supplies to protect against or treat the Ebola virus. Be smart, be safe, and above all be healthy.

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Rebound TENS unit Series – Featuring Pain Relief from Pro Skating Legend Mike McGill

If you've ever watched a professional skateboarding film you know there is usually a healthy segment of the video dedicated to crashes, biffs, falls, fails, bails, broken boards, broken appendages, and pain - lots of pain usually followed by a round of screaming and cursing.  This is why skateboarding legend Mike McGill (inventor of the “McTwist”) and BioMedical Life Systems have teamed up to bring you the Rebound® Health TENS unit, a revolutionary product designed to combat the inevitable pains that can come with serious skating. McGills skate shop now proudly offers the Rebound® to the public to help you get relief when you need it most.

The Rebound TENS unit brings you relief in two ways.  First, it interrupts the pain signals to the brain.  If you interrupt the signal, you don’t feel the pain!  Second, it stimulates your body’s natural production of endorphins to give you long lasting pain relief.  It's super easy to set up. Just follow the instructions provided on where to place the pads, turn it on and go! Yep, that’s it.

Athletes from all walks of life are turning to professional strength pain relief without a prescription. Winner of the 2014 HME innovative retail product awards, the Rebound TENS unit gives you convenient pain relief wherever you are, whenever you need it. Want to know where you can get yours? Head over now to McGill’s Skate shop or order your Rebound TENS unit online by clicking here .

Rebound Health TENS Device – Simply Surround Your Pain, Power Up and GO!

Durable Medical Equipment – We’ve Got You Covered

DME Durable medical equipment is defined as medical equipment used at home deemed necessary by a qualified physician to enhance quality of life at home.  Medicare’s definition of durable means ‘long-lasting’.  This can include, but is not limited to:

• Wheelchairs
• Hospital Beds
• Glucose monitors
• Breathing aides/equipment
• Walking aides
• Braces
• Passive Movement Machines
• Lifts
• Prosthetics
• CPAP – Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machines
• Therapeutic shoes and/or inserts
• Traction Equipment
• Etc

Some of these items are covered by Medicare and/or insurance.  Others are not.  Check with your insurance to see if you are eligible.  Once you have found you are eligible you can count on HRS Direct your premier provider of dme durable medical equipment to ensure you have the best products and supplies available. Contact us today to see how HRS Direct can help with your dme durable medical equipment needs by calling 800.457.0477 or simply click on the link above.

Save Time and Money - Keep Your Exam Room Stocked

Whether you are the one stocking the exam room or a physician nothing is more frustrating or embarrassing than running out of the necessary supplies to treat your patients in a timely manner. Having to go to another exam room to "rob Peter to pay Paul" is not only inconvenient but preventable in most cases.

We at HRS Direct realize that we can't physically stock your exam room for you. However, when implemented, a few steps can ensure that physicians, patients and office staff can focus on the task at hand rather than sifting through exam rooms trying to figure out why they ran out of cotton balls.

Take Regular Inventory – You might groan at this first suggestion. However studies have shown that having something as simple as an inventory sheet on hand or in electronic form can help keep you and your office staff informed of what medical supplies you are in need of and which ones you have ample supply. You can use something as simple as a sheet where you slash through the number as you use them; have a list of categories where you put a tally mark next to it once you've used a certain item; or for the really sophisticated, have an electronic system where when you click on a certain button and that particular item is removed from your inventory and updated in your office database.

Know the Cycles - a quick look at the last 12 months of your inventory and you'll quickly see patterns develop seasonally when you're in need of certain supplies over others. Anticipate these ahead of time and you will get a better handle on what you need during certain times of the year.  Your keen sense of anticipation may lead to more business because you have ample supply of a certain item when your competitors have stocked out…again.

Delegate – If you are a controlling physician you might try and take this on yourself.  Don't fall into this trap. Your energies and talents are better spent on activities that focus on your expertise and diagnoses. Your staff is there to help. Designate one person to keep track of inventory and hold them accountable keeping your exam rooms stocked. Teach them the two previous steps suggested and don't forget to give them encouragement as it will be a process of adjustment for everyone involved.

We are here to help too. Count on HRS Direct your premier provider of medical equipment and supplies to keep your exam rooms stocked with the best. Contact us today to see how HRS Direct can help with your home care needs by calling 800.457.0477 or simply click on the link above.

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Adult Home Care – Like the Boy Scouts “Be Prepared”

Life is full of challenges. One of those challenges may require having to care for a loved one at home due to disability or old-age. People requiring assistance don’t want to be a burden upon a caregiver and the caregiver wants their loved one to feel supported rather than feel like they are a nuisance. For those requiring care, know that is not a sign of weakness to ask for help. For those offering help, know it's going to be an adjustment for everyone involved; be patient with the process.

Be Prepared- Making sure you have the right tools can make all the difference in an in-home care situation.  Whatever the situation is make sure you get a list of the necessary supplies from your medical practitioner.

Get On A Schedule- The process of in-home care can be a frustrating one as everyone adapts. Running out of necessary medical supplies can only add fuel to the fire. It can be easy to get on a regularly scheduled delivery program. Be sure to adjust as necessary and as expenses/insurance will allow.

Stay in touch – be sure to update your loved ones physician if their symptoms and/or condition changes. The bettering communication you stay with your physician's office the quicker you can head off potential problems and anticipate different equipment and supplies you might need for the future.

Stay Positive – for both the caregiver and the patient it's important to keep a good attitude. Find the humor in things even when things aren't so nice. Laugh, joke, and uplift each other. It's easy to get caught in a downward spiral of negativity and frustration. But if you look at the situation as your both in it together those more room for support and happiness than you might think.

Regardless of your situation, we are here for you. HRS Direct is your premier provider of new home health care products online to support patients and caregivers. Contact us today to see how HRS Direct can help with your home care needs by calling 800.457.0477 or simply click on the link above.

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