The Link-age Skin Health Initiative
June 15 - September 30, 2020
June 15, 2020: Skin is the first line of defense between the body and the outside world. For post-acute care providers serving vulnerable populations, caring for skin conditions is always a top priority.

Link-age is partnering with best-in-class providers of products and services that address skin health to help your organization reach its skin care goals. This group of skin and wound care experts is offering members special promotions, exclusive buys, and educational opportunities during the promotional period from June 15 through September 30, 2020.

Around 50% of new pressure ulcers that develop in patients at skilled nursing facilities are designated “clearly preventable” or “likely preventable”, so now is the time to take charge of skin health at your organization and take advantage of these offers.

Questions on the skin health initiative can be sent to Annette Hutchins, Dir. Strategic Accounts, at ahutchins@linkageconnect.com , or reach out to any of the suppliers listed below individually.
Medline is the Link-age sole source medical supply distributor. Medline provides a comprehensive program of products, tools, and training opportunities to provide your clinicians with the resources and expertise required for the wound care needs of your patients and residents, including the Comfort Glide® Patient Repositioning System.

Tom Clopp, TClopp@medline.com
Proper nutrition can help support strong skin and muscles, as well as prevent pressure injuries and promote healing if a pressure injury occurs. Many Link-age members use Abbott Nutrition’s Juven Therapeutic Nutrition Powder for wound healing. Abbott has provided a number of resources here for our clinicians, including this information on the Juven Flex Kit , this Juven case study , and a a webinar series. Abbot is also offering a discount on nutrition powders.

Abbott Contact:
David Smidl, david.smidl@abbott.com
First Quality Products is the Link-age preferred incontinence provider. Using the right briefs, pads, and wipes can provide better clinical outcomes for the skin health of your residents and patients. Contact First Quality to learn about Next Generation Briefs , the Prevail “What’s Your Number” tool , and for details on a promotion for Prevail Wipes . You can also check out this independent research study

First Quality Contact:
Immersus Health Company offers evidence-based standards of care for prevention of pressure injuries and falls with the Immersus Mattress and Posture-Mate Seating products.  Immersus is offering a discount for Link-age members on many of their products during this promotional period.

Immersus Contact:
Chamosyn with manuka honey is a multi-purpose moisture barrier ointment specially formulated to temporarily protect, soothe, and heal the skin. Links Medical brings this product to Link-age members with a special incentive : purchase a specified amount of Chamosyn and members receive a free Non-Contact Thermometer. 

Links Medical Contact:
Jim Fowler at  jfowler@linksmed.com
With a streamlined interface and additional features such as Twist N’ Connect™ and dual-lumen technology, the Cardinal Health™ CATALYST™ , available through Link-age partner MediLogix, makes negative pressure wound therapy simple — both clinically and economically. 

MediLogix Contact:
Ashley Walkup at  AWalkup@medilogixllc.com
Smith+Nephew has a comprehensive Advance Wound Management Program with an extensive portfolio of products and resources to assist your clinical staff in caring for residents and patients with acute and chronic wounds, pressure ulcers, and more.

Smith + Nephew Contact:
Matt Hentry at  matt.henry@smith-nephew.com
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