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Why Join State Associations?

Why Join State Associations

Posted By Regan Haas
March 18, 2024 Category: State Association, DME, Healthcare, HME

State and regional homecare associations provide crucial support in governmental relations to their members. These associations consistently advocate on behalf of the DME industry with both State and Federal representatives. Here are some reasons to

OxySafe2™ Fire Safety

OxySafe2™ Fire Safety

Posted By Regan Haas
February 23, 2024 Category: OxySafe, Oxygen, Firebreak, Fire Safety, Thermal Fuse

The rise in fires related to home oxygen therapy (HOT) is a growing contributor to fire-related fatalities in the United States.

FDA, DOT Accreditation Training with Applied

FDA, DOT Accreditation Training with Applied

Posted By Regan Haas
February 13, 2024 Category: FDA, DOT, Training, Accreditation, Transfill

We will be hosting live streams and in-person FDA, DOT seminars in 2024! Topics include how to handle, transport and fill oxygen and other accreditation topics to help home care providers keep up with changing regulatory and technical

FDA Drug Reporting under the CARES Act

FDA Drug Reporting under the CARES Act

Posted By Regan Haas
February 06, 2024 Category: FDA, CARES Act, Transfill

The FDA CARES Act mandates that all drug manufacturers (including medical oxygen transfillers) report specific details about their drug volumes to the

Transfilling System FAQs

Transfilling System FAQs

Posted By Regan Haas
January 04, 2024 Category: Transfilling, Oxygen, Refilling, Gas To Gas, Liquid To Gas

What can an oxygen refilling system offer me?  Refilling your own oxygen cylinders is a cost-effective alternative to supplier refills. Two main types of oxygen refilling systems are available: gas-to-gas (HP) and liquid-to-gas. Both methods save you money compared to purchasing cylinder refills from a supplier.  How do I determine the right refilling system for my needs?  It depends on the volume of cylinders you use weekly (monthly and yearly). Smaller volume users (under 100 cylinders per week) typically opt for gas-to-gas systems, while liquid-to-gas systems suit larger volume users. Liquid-to-gas:  Higher initial investment Faster fill speed/volume per hour Fully expandable Gas-to-gas: Lower initial investment Slower fill speed/volume per hour Fully expandable How many cylinders per hour can each system fill?  The OF-7000 liquid-to-gas system can fill at least 66 "E" cylinders per hour, while a typical gas-to-gas system can fill at least 25 "E" cylinders per hour.  How do I comply with all the regulations? If you choose Applied Home Healthcare Equipment for equipment and training, we can guide you through the process, providing necessary paperwork. After proper training, staying compliant is straightforward.  Do I need to find a new building to accommodate a transfilling system?  Each situation varies, but you can often rearrange existing warehouse space. A liquid-to-gas system typically needs

Warehouse Signage

Warehouse Signage

Posted By Regan Haas
December 14, 2023 Category: Signage, Safety, Cylinders, Warehouse

Proper storage and identification of medical oxygen are essential. Companies handling oxygen distribution are required to use signage to mark different storage areas within their

Safe Handling of Compressed Gas Cylinders

Safe Handling of Compressed Gas Cylinders

Posted By Regan Haas
November 27, 2023 Category: Oxygen, Cylinders, Safety, Best Practices

Compressed gas cylinders, which function as pressure vessels, can become dangerous projectiles if their contents are suddenly released due to accidents or mishaps. To prevent cylinder damage and accidents, it is crucial to employ carriers, bags, or carts when handling and transporting

Medical Oxygen and No Smoking Signs

Medical Oxygen and No Smoking Signs

Posted By Regan Haas
October 11, 2023 Category: Oxygen, Safety, Signage

Smoking in proximity to medical oxygen is prohibited due to the significant risk of combustion. That is why it is important to display prominent No Smoking

It's FDA Renewal Time!

Its FDA Renewal Time!

Posted By Regan Haas
September 25, 2023 Category: FDA, Registration, Renewal, Transfillers

Transfillers need to annually renew their transfilling locations and drug listings with the FDA. Here are some quick tips to help you stay

Emergency Preparedness for Providers

Emergency Preparedness for Providers

Posted By Laura Frederick
August 01, 2023 Category: Emergency, Preparedness

Being prepared is crucial for effectively responding to emergent situations that

Securing & Delivering Oxygen Cylinders: Best Practices

Securing  Delivering Oxygen Cylinders: Best Practices

Posted By Laura Frederick
June 27, 2023 Category: Cylinders, Oxygen, Delivery, Safety, Best Practices

This article aims to highlight the best practices for securing oxygen cylinders in delivery vehicles, emphasizing the importance of adherence to safety guidelines and

Equipment Calibration: Are you up-to-date?

Equipment Calibration: Are you up to date

Posted By Laura Frederick
May 02, 2023 Category: Equipment Calibration, Oxygen, Transfill

In order to ensure that the oxygen being supplied is of high quality and meets the necessary standards, it is important for companies in the medical oxygen industry to regularly calibrate their

OxyGo Announces Launch of New OxyHome Stationary Concentrator

OxyGo Announces Launch of New OxyHome Stationary Concentrator

Posted By Laura Frederick
April 13, 2023 Category: Oxyhome, HME, DME, Oxygen, Concentrator

OxyGo is proud to announce the launch of their latest product, the OxyHome 5L Stationary

OxyGo Launches OxyGo SLEEP: A Full Sleep Line with Web Based Provider Portal

OxyGo Launches OxyGo SLEEP: A Full Sleep Line with Web Based Provider Portal

Posted By Laura Frederick
November 28, 2022 Category: Sleep, Sleep Apnea, CPAP, Compliance

OxyGo, a leader in the portable oxygen concentrator market announced the launch of their new sleep

OxySafe2 Wins HME Business New Product Award 2022

OxySafe2 Wins HME Business New Product Award 2022

Posted By Laura Frederick
October 25, 2022 Category: OxySafe2, HME Business, New Product Award, Oxygen Safety

WESTLAKE, OH | October 25, 2022 - OxyGo and Applied Home Healthcare Equipment are excited to announce that OxySafe2 has won a HME Business New Product Award in the category of Respiratory In-Home Equipment. "The HME Business New Product Award honors outstanding product development achievements by HME manufacturers and service providers. The competition is judged by a panel of HME providers from a variety of backgrounds and category specialties (HME Business, October 2022)." OxySafe2 is a thermal fuse designed to stop the flow of gas in the event that the downstream cannula or supply tube is ignited, and will meet VA, ISO and other regulatory requirements. With OxySafe2, the PVC tube is inclined to extinguish because PVC will not normally burn in air—offering healthcare providers a cost-effective solution to lower the risk of serious patient injury in a dangerous oxygen fire. This new version provides two directional protection against oxygen fires caused by patients smoking, using candles, stove-top ranges or other open flames while receiving oxygen therapy. Such fires are particularly prevalent in situations where oxygen therapy is provided in the home environment where there is limited patient supervision, though it may occur in environments like healthcare facilities and nursing homes. OxyGo and Applied Home Healthcare Equipment produce ambulatory oxygen solutions with DME companies in mind. Both are known for their amazing customer service, sal

Need Required Training?

Need Required Training

Posted By Laura Frederick
June 02, 2022 Category: Training

    Are you and your employees meeting annual training requirements? The FDA requires that training be completed “on a frequent and continuing basis.” This has been interpreted to mean twice a year. This training must be completed by anyone who can affect the purity of the oxygen. Personnel training in Current Good Manufacturing Processes is required by law (21 CFR 211.25). Some examples of those that must complete FDA training include fillers, drivers, quality control unit, and warehouse personnel. The DOT requires that training be done at least every three years, and within 90 days of the start of employment for new employees. Drivers, loaders, and people in charge of storage of oxygen cylinders for ANY amount of oxygen delivered (1 cylinder to over 1,001lbs), must successfully complete DOT training. This training touches on three areas which include Job Specific Training, HazMat Security Awareness Training and HazMat Safety Training. Training needs to be completed in each area in order for an employee to be considered DOT compliant. Applied offers easy access to on-demand online training, live stream and in-person seminars, along with on-site training options. Live Training Schedule 2022 This program has been approved for 5.75 contact hours (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Ste 100 Irving TX 75063. Date Location Topic Type Wed, August 24, 2

Medtrade West 2022

Medtrade West 2022

Posted By Laura Frederick
March 24, 2022 Category: Tradeshows, Medtrade

Are you attending Medtrade West in Phoenix? Get a FREE expo pass on us! Click "Register Now" to get started!

New FDA Drug Reporting Service

New FDA Drug Reporting Service

Posted By Brittany Fichter
November 30, 2021 Category: Fda, Registration, Drug Reporting, Compliance, CARES

Applied Home Healthcare Equipment, a long-trusted resource for oxygen filling, technical and regulatory support for DME and HME providers, has announced the launch of their new drug reporting

Cylinder Handling After a Natural Disaster

Cylinder Handling After a Natural Disaster

Posted By Laura Frederick
August 31, 2021 Category: Cylinder Safety, Cga, Natural Disaster, Safety

The Category 4 storm that made landfall into Louisiana Sunday afternoon is a reminder of the damage and destruction that natural disasters like hurricanes can cause our communities.  Ida’s force led to catastrophic damage from its wind, rain and powerful storm surge.   Life threatening storms like Ida can result in exposing a cylinder to a variety of hazardous conditions. These conditions can include floodwater submersion, impact from debris, exposure to foreign contaminants like mud, sewage, and oil or grease; damage from falling, etc.   The Compressed Gas Association released a safety alert that recommends the best practices for handling cylinders that have been exposed to a natural disaster like a hurricane, tornado, fire, earthquake, flooding, etc.   According to CGA (Compressed Gas Association), if cylinders have been exposed to adverse conditions, you should contact emergency responders or the cylinder supplier for further instruction. Cylinders with obvious significant damage or that are leaking should only be addressed by emergency responders with HAZMAT training or the cylinder supplier.  Contact information for the cylinder supplier is listed on the label as shown in Figure 1a. If a label is not present, the cylinder neckring shown in Figure 2 can be used to identify the cylinder

OxySafe

OxySafe

Posted By Laura Frederick
August 29, 2021 Category: Oxygen Safety

OxySafe FAQ: Including How to Clean OxySafe, OxySafe Use With A Humidifier, OxySafe Replacement and OxySafe and Pooling.

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