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Upcoming Events

WHCA Fall Conference
September 13-14, 2010
Lake Chelan, WA

Dietary Managers Association
September 17, 2010
Leavenworth, WA

OHCA Convention
September 20-21
Red Lion on the River - Portland, OR

CALA Fall Conference
October 25-27, 2010
Costa Mesa, CA

Vendor Links


 
~Promotions, Product Information, Supplier Updates, and Industry News for UHF Members~
Take advantage of these limited time offers
 
Promotions
 
Office Depot-Click for more information
Office Depot is offering 10% off all cleaning and breakroom items. Hurry, this offer end 9/30/2010.
 

McKesson-Click for more information.
McKesson is offering a special 2010/2011 Flu Vaccine Pre-booking Form for UHF Purchasing Members. To reserve your vaccine please fill out the attached form and fax it back to McKesson at 866-889-4203.
 

Product Information and Supplier Updates

Dole-Click here for more information
Healthier Snacking Made Easy! See this flyer for Nurtritional Information and Specifications for Dole Fruit Bowls, Fruit Parfaits, and Fruits Bowls in Gel.
 
Entegra Information
 
Entegra Procurement Services-Click here for more information
Entegra Procuremnet Services has their own page for UHF Purchasing members. This is a great resource to learn moreabout our cost savings programs. UHF members will need a login and password. Please contact your UHF Purchasing rep for more information.
 
Executive Summary-Click for more information. 
Take a look at The Indicator Forecast Report from Entegra. This is a quarterly publication that takes a look at market trends and the "whys" behind market activity for the most recent quarter. The report provides an overall perspective of commodity markets.
 
Entegra Food Safety Resources-Click for more information.
Entegra provides Program Participants with an up-to-date portfolio of resources to support and aid you in your food safety efforts. Click on the link above to see a list of resources and information for Food Safety Certification Training.

 
HD Supply has a new 2010 Healthcare Supplement Catalog. This edition has over 1,400 new items to receive your updated copy please contact your UHF Purchasing rep or HD Supply at    1-800-431-3000.
 

New Office Depot Catalogs are available (July-December 2010 edition). If you would like an updated catalog please contact Office Depot Customer Service at 1-888-777-4044 or your UHF Purchasing rep.


New Information from Briggs ***Industry Change***

Briggs-MDS 2.0 is changing to MDS 3.0-Click for more information.
Briggs is very excited to announce that they are ready to start taking pre-orders for the 2010 MDS 3.0 User's Manual.
 
Briggs 2010 ID Bands-Click for more information.
Briggs has added new Condition Alert Bands and Companion Labels to their current private label ID Band product line. Briggs ID bands eliminate patient identification errors and enhance workflow efficiencies.  Briggs' ID bands can be used for patient identification purposes, risk identification and equipment identification. 
 
Briggs-Patient Photo Record System-Click for more information.
The Patient Photo Record System is a simple and reliable wound documentation system that provides clear, crisp photos of any wound while saving time and money. The system can also be used for patient identification purposes, to capture patient/family activities, etc.   


Light Ideas Furniture for Long Term Care-Click for more information.
Check out Light Ideas wide range of unique and functional furniture for Long-Term Care facilities. Light Ideas also carries spill-proof laminated linen
tablecloths.

Industry News

Assocaition for Healthcare Foodservice (AHF) is hosting their 2010 Fall Seminar on Friday October 8th at the Olympia Resort and Spa in Oconomowoc, WI. Please see the above link for registration information or contact your UHF rep.
 
USDA-Click here for more information
Here is an interesting table from the USDA on the changes in food price indexes from 2008-2010. 

Second Wind Dreams-Click here for more informationSecond Wind Dreams is a great website to learn more about helping seniore live out their dreams! Here is a great story about how Second Wind Dreams helped one couple reunite 61 years after their first date! Click here to see more about this story. 

Alzheimer's Foundation of America-Click here for more information                                        
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is a great Resource for facts, statistics, and learning more about coping with dementia. 
 
Virtual Dementia Tour-Click here for more information
If your care for someone with Alzeheimer's or demenia this video from ABC News is a must see! 
 
Falls in Nursing Home Facts-Click here for more information
Each year an average nursing home with 100 beds reports 100 to 200 falls. Learn more from the Center for Disease Control on how to prevent falls in your senior care facility.  
 
Basic Facts on Nursing Homes-Click here for more information
Here are some interesting nursing home facts from PBS.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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