Support surface--Lateral rotation and low air-loss mattress system

SenTech^TM Medical Systems new Thera-Turn^® Millennium is the most sophisticated, yet easy to use lateral rotation system on the market today. Incorporating state of the art digital and sensor technology, the Thera-Turn^® Millennium can achieve up to a 40 degrees rotation on each side or an 80 degrees arc of rotation. This affordable system also includes the new premium mattress, plus the patented low- air- loss, which is the only one in the industry to channel air directly to the patients skin. Contact 800-474-4225 or visit www.sentechmedical.com.

Rely on the Care-Mate System for convenient fall management

Micro-Tech^® Enterprises' Care-Mate system can be used to alert staff to fall risk, when a patient or resident gets up from a bed, chair or wheelchair unassisted. This battery-operated fall monitoring system is completely portable and features a low battery alert. Installing the Care-Mate system is easy, simply use a rear clip to place on a wheelchair or use the strap to place on a bed or chair. The system can also be used to differentiate residents in need of assistance with three selectable alarm tones.

Contact 800.206.1045 or visit www.mtenterprises.com.

Jill Minkoff joins BeyondNow Technologies as the vice president of Huminnovation^SM

BeyondNow Technologies, Inc. announces that Jill S. Minkoff has joined the organization as Vice President of Huminnovation^SM. Huminnovation is the leveraging of technological innovations to maximize the use of human resources. Ms. Minkoff's expertise in managing organizational change projects, strategic/tactical planning and line management in high growth and turnaround situations makes her the ideal individual to assist BeyondNow clients with the changes in workflow surrounding the implementation of a new information system.

Contact 913.385.0212 or visit www.beyondnow.com

Nutritional Therapy for Elderly at Risk of Pressure Ulcers

Ross Products, a Division of Abbott Laboratories, introduces Nutrifocus^TM, their newest high-calorie, high-protein nutrition. Long term care clients who are on meals and a medical nutritional supplement are less likely to develop pressure ulcers. As part of the Ross products for nutritional therapy that help prevent and treat pressure ulcers,

Nutrifocus is an oral nutritional supplement intended for use by people with, or at risk for, pressure Ulcers. Complete, balanced nutrition with concentrated calories, Nutrifocus is lactose- and gluten-free, high in zinc and vitamins A and C. Designed to help people gain and maintain healthy weight and prevent pressure ulcers, Nutrifocus' high protein is helpful in lean body mass maintenance and repair. Two servings supply half the recommended daily fiber intake and can supply nutrients for at-risk elderly, who often do not consume sufficient amounts of specific vitamins and minerals. Contact 800.227.5767 or visit www.ross.com

Briggs Corporation promotes Geoffrey Marsh to President, Horizon Healthcare Technologies

Effective May 1, 2001 Marsh takes the role of President, Horizon Healthcare Technology. For the last 11 months, Marsh has been leading Horizon's business initiatives on an interim basis. Marsh has been an integral part of Briggs' success for almost l6 years and has provided outstanding leadership in integrating sound human resource disciplines that touch literally every facet of Brigg's operations. The final development and launch of Horizon's new products called Master Series necessitates Marsh's fulltime focus. Horizon Healthcare Techno-logies resulted from the merger of Briggs Technology and LTC solutions and is located in St. Louis, MO. Horizon serves information needs of 850 post-acute care providers. Marsh will lead the debut of Master Series, a suite of clinical and financial applications for progressive post-acute pro-viders seeking a reliable technology partner. Providers would be able to construct complete patient medical records automatically, input data once and cover every payment scenario,, and access integral financial information. Contact 800.247.2343 or visit www.BriggsCorp.com.