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Featured article: CONGRESS HALTS COMPETITIVE BIDDING IN ITS TRACKS

Other article: New Product-DeVilbiss Traveler Portable Compressor Nebulizer System; 18th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Acts being signed into law; Grand Opening of Newly Renovated Erie Showroom

Featured article: MEDICARE COMPETITIVE BIDDING BEGINS JULY 1, 2008 

Other articles:Bariatric Beds for Sales (1,000 capacity); Blackburn's Erie Office Winner of Amoena Contest; Best Practices and Clinical Documentationfor Mobilty Assistive Equipment (MAE)

Feature articles LETTER FROM BLACKBURN'S PRESIDENT, RON RUKAS; 

Other articles: US Congressman Jason Altmire Tours Blackburn's on Competitive Bidding Fact-Finding Mission; New Product - Ride Custom Cushions by Ride Designs

Feature articles Grand Opening of Newly Renovated Pharmacy & Showroom;

Other articles:  Right to Purchase Power Wheelchair Becomes Hot Legislative Potato;   Medicare's New Title Transfer Guideline Also Transfers Maintenance Responsibility;   Blackburn's Welcomes Calligan Pharmacy

Feature article:  Medicare Competitive Bidding...A Pittsburgh Reality;

Other articles:  Affordable Home Pulse Oximetry; Lunch and Learn Sessions

Feature article  Repairs...A Necessary Component of Good Service;

Other articles: Finally a Choice for Portable Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

Feature article: New Centralize Intake Designed with You in Mind;

Other articles: Addressing Bariatric Patient Needs;  Hospital Bed Documentation for Medicare Patients

Feature article: Patients Who Need Nebulizer Meds or Diabetic Supplies - Look Locally;

Other articles: Low Beds - Keep At-Risk Patients Safe;   Inogen One - Salvages Patient's Vacation;  Blackburn's Provides Wheels for the World

Feature article: CRTS Ensure Excellence in Patient Care;

Other articles: Pennsylvania Welfare Limiting Number of DME/Medical Supply Providers;  Diabetes Basics

Feature article: V1 Offers More Positives on Negative Pressure Wound Therapy;

Other articles:  Patients Care at Risk...Medicare changes;  Inogen One Portable Oxygen System;   Blackburn's Awarded Federal Supply Schedule Contract

Feature article: Automatic External Defibrillator (AED);

Other articles:  Infections Spread;  Getting Ready for Medicare Part D

BLACKBURN'S offers a comprehensive inventory of products and services for patients and caregivers in a facility and at home. The sheet is a summary of the offerings available from BLACKBURN'S.

• Rehab/Durable Medical Equipment
• Bariatric Medical Equipment
• Support Surfaces
• Medical Supplies
• Respiratory Services
• Pharmacy Services

BLACKBURN'S is a full-service DME provider offering medical equipment for all levels of mobility including high-end rehab mobility. Available equipment:

• Custom Power and Manual Wheelchairs
• Scooters
• Seating/Positioning
• Walkers/Canes/Crutches
• Hospital Beds
• Patient Lifts
• Seat Lifts
• Bathroom Equipment
• Pediatric Equipment

This document will explain the various manual wheelchair classifications.

This document will explain the various power wheelchair classifications.

BLACKBURN'S provides a variety of products that assist with respiratory ailments. We provide solutions for patients needing home oxygen, sleep therapy or airway management.

BLACKBURN’S carries a wide array of specialty products including support surface. Our staff will assist patients and caregivers to make an informed decision on all specialty products. We can also assist with the insurance reimbursement approvals. We break out these items as follows:

• Hospital Beds (up to 1000 lbs)
• Wheelchairs
• Patient Lifts
• Bedside Commodes
• Shower Chairs
• Recliners
• Trapezes
• Walkers

Eliminate restraints...limit falls. At-risk patients are safe and secure in a fully electric, adjustable bed.

Heavy-duy full-electric bariatric bed designed to support up to 600 pounds. For patients who qualify for a hospital bed, the BAR 600 is an optimal solution for patients in a facility or at home.

Support Surfaces – Standard and Bariatric Sizes

• Appropriate Products for all Wound Stages
• Gel, Foam and Air Overlays
• Foam Mattress Replacements
• Alternating Pressure Mattress Replacements
• Non-Powered Gel Mattresses
• Lateral Rotation

• Enteral
• Ostomy
• Incontinent Supplies
• Wound Care
• Diabetic Supplies
• Blood Pressure Monitors & Cuffs
• Mastectomy Forms & Accessories
• Braces / Binders / Splints / Stockings

BLACKBURN’S is an Authorized Smith & Nephew NPWT Distributor

For a fresh perspective for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT), Smith & Nephew’s NPWT system can help you realize all the clinical benefits while improving performance in cost effectiveness, patient comfort and ease of use. The system is available in a standard and portable unit that can give the patient mobility during use. The EZCARE and V1STA systems are indicated for patients who would benefit from a NPWT device that may promote wound healing.

Summary sheet of the pharmacy services available from BLACKBURN'S

Letter from

Paul Hughes MD
Medical Director
Durable Medical Equipment Program Safeguard Contractor, Jurisdiction A/B
TriCenturionMedical

Notice to doctors and clinical staff pertaining to their responsibility for patient's chart notes and documentation for durable medical equipment.

• What must be documented?
• Who must receive it?
• Medicare's right to review patient's notes

This document explains the Medicare guidelines for coverage for patients in skilled nursing homes.

This document explains Medicare coverage for patients in assisted living / personal care homes.