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...d continuing basis, usually interpreted to be about twice a year. The Quality Control Unit, and all Oxygen Transfilling Personnel should have proper FDA training for their jobs. Drivers need training as a requirement for FDA if the...
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...d continuing basis, usually interpreted to be about twice a year. The Quality Control Unit, and all Oxygen Transfilling Personnel should have proper FDA training for their jobs. Drivers need training as a requirement for FDA if they ...
Understanding the Role of Oxygen in Fire Safety
When it comes to fire safety, the role of oxygen is often one of the most misunderstood aspects. Oxygen itself isnt flammable, yet it plays a crucial role in the combustion process, making it a significant factor in fire hazards....
Washers in Oxygen Systems: An Essential Component
In oxygen delivery systems, each component plays a vital role in ensuring safety, reliability, and optimal performance. One crucial, often overlooked part is the washer. Though small, washers are essential in sealing connections...
Advantages of Click Stop & Conserving Regulators
The Difference between Click Stop and Conserving Regulators Oxygen therapy plays a crucial role in the lives of many individuals who require consistent oxygen delivery due to various health conditions. Two essential components...
Selecting the Best Cylinder Type
As a home healthcare provider or oxygen transfiller, selecting the best oxygen cylinder type for clients is essential to delivering effective and efficient care. With a wide range of cylinder sizes, materials, and capacities,...
Portable Oxygen Concentrators: What are they and how do they work?
Portable oxygen concentrators, or POCs, are lightweight medical devices that dispense oxygen while being highly portable. They allow those prescribed medical oxygen to carry their own oxygen supply with them wherever they go,...
Understanding Emergency Oxygen and Its Importance for Your Business
What is Emergency Oxygen? Emergency oxygen refers to a life-saving resource used during critical situations where an individuals oxygen levels drop dangerously low, often due to sudden illness, injury, or respiratory distress....
What is OxySafe?
...care providers a cost effective solution to lower the risk of serious patient injury in a dangerous oxygen fire. You can download our OxySafe brochure here. Where do I use OxySafe? OxySafe should be placed as close to th...
OxySafe
...care providers a cost effective solution to lower the risk of serious patient injury in a dangerous oxygen fire. You can download our OxySafe brochure here. Where Do I Use OxySafe2? OxySafe2 should be placed as close to the ...
The Power of Portability: How POCs Improve Patient Lives
Portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) have revolutionized the way patients manage their oxygen therapy. No longer confined to their homes or burdened by bulky oxygen tanks, patients can now enjoy a level of freedom and independence...
Need Required Training?
...ted to mean twice a year.This training must be completed by anyone who can affect the purity of the oxygen. Personneltraining in Current Good Manufacturing Processes is required by law (21 CFR 211.25).Some examples of those that m...
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...pplied Home Healthcare? At Applied Home Healthcare Equipment LLC, we know what it takes to deliver oxygen safely, keep it secure, and help patients benefit from every molecule. And we know what you need to stay compliant every s...
The Critical Role of Pressure Gauges in Oxygen Systems
When it comes to the delivery of medical oxygen, precision, and safety are non-negotiable. At the heart of these systems lies an often-overlooked component: the pressure gauge. This small but mighty device plays a crucial role...
Understanding Oxygen Cleaning
Oxygen cleaning is an essential process for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of equipment used in oxygen service. This procedure involves removing any contaminants that could potentially react with oxygen. The goal is to...
The Essential Guide to Oxygen Transfilling Systems
A dependable oxygen supply is critical across a variety of industries. In healthcare, it supports everything from hospital to home care settings by providing respiratory aid. Transfilling oxygen systems might initially seem complex,...
Quick Tips For Oxygen Cleaning!
What Is Oxygen Cleaning? Clean equipment that comes into contact with oxygen requires specific procedures to ensure that nothing is left on the surface that could interact with oxygen. There are two types of cleaning that are...
The Unsung Heroes of Oxygen Tanks: Valve Seals
Why Valve Seals Matter for Oxygen Tanks When it comes to oxygen tanks, we often focus on the obvious: the oxygen itself, the tanks durability, and the delivery system. However, the valve seal is a critical component that doesnt...
What Are Applied University Subscription Classes?
Applied offers two types of online classes: one time access for one student and subscription classes that offer unlimited access for unlimited students for 12 months. As a general rule, if you need to train more than 2 people,...
Choosing quality regulators
...t important to purchase quality regulators from suppliers? Applied is one of the leading medical oxygen regulator suppliers in the home healthcare industry and here are some important questions you should consider before pu...
16 Tips for Oxygen Safety at Home
Oxygen is very safe to have in the home, as long as these guidelines are followed. Are the following 16 tips included in your oxygen safety training for your patients? 1. Teach your patients to never smoke while...
DOT Law for Home Medical Oxygen
Understanding the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations for home medical oxygen is crucial for ensuring safe and compliant transportation of these hazardous materials. Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the key DOT...
NEW Easy-to-Install OxySafe
...ne 13, 2016 NEW EASY-TO-INSTALL OXYSAFE TWO DIRECTIONAL THERMAL FUSE AVAILABLE NOW TO HELP PREVENT OXYGEN FIRES CAUSED BY SMOKING OxySafe now offers a new installation step-saving bi-directional thermal fuse to help prevent oxygen fir...
I am a QCU
... as meeting quality expectations. The QCU should take at least one of each of the following type of classes: Oxygen Safety Oxygen 101 Online Class FDA cGMP Training Filling 101 Online Class Liquid 101 Online Class FDA...
For Immediate Release Competitive Bidding, Round 2
...uard, CEO Owner March 21, 2016 On Tuesday evening, March 15, 2016, CMS announced another round of oxygen reimbursement cuts as high as 16% to be effective in the next few months. You can reduce or save 38% of your oxygen costs ...
Filling Liquid Oxygen
Applieds selection of cryogenic (or liquid) oxygen equipment, accessories and supplies ensures convenient, cost-effectiveand regulation-compliant solutions for oxygen storage and delivery. Lets learn more about filling liquid...
Fall Fire Safety Tips for Oxygen Users and Those Working with Oxygen
...and we enjoy the vibrant colors of fall, its essential to stay mindful of fire safetyespecially for oxygen users and those working with oxygen. This season brings unique challenges, from the use of heaters to increased indoor...
Discover the Benefits of OxyHome: The Quiet Concentrator
...Home utilizes a pressure swing adsorption process and a molecular sieve to separate and concentrate oxygen from ambient air. This device provides a continuous flow of oxygen up to 5 liters per minute (LPM) with a concentration o...
What Is Oxygen Cleaning?
Clean equipment that comes into contact with oxygen requires specific procedures to ensure that nothing is left on the surface that could interact with oxygen. There are two types of cleaning that are pertinent for oxygen equipment,...
NEW OxyGo Warranties Reduce Your POC Cost
NEW! OxyGo Warranties Make the Oxygen Non-Delivery Model Even MORE Attractive! The new OxyGo warranty programs reduce cost of ownership AND protect your investment of the most popular POC in the home healthcare market. Just order...
Applied University FAQs
What is an Applied University online class? Applied University hosts a variety of online training classes. Our on-demand options are pre-recorded classes that can be viewed at any time, from any location! Both options have a...
I am a Filler
Oxygen Transfilling Personnel The FDA considers anyone who moves oxygen from one container to another to be an oxygen transfiller. This could be personnel that uses a liquid to gas or gas to gas system or someone who fills a...
COVID-19 Resources: Keep It Clean
...he right chemical to use on your equipment. There are two types of cleaning that are pertinent for oxygen equipment, cleaningand disinfectingwith oxygen compatible cleaners and cleaning equipment for oxygen service. 1. Clea...
Six Ways to Serve Oxygen Patients Better and Increase Profits
...industry because we wanted to serve patients. However, if you want to serve patients and especially oxygen patients, you have to make a reasonable profit for your employer or yourself. Frankly, you are not going to be employed very l...
Are You Using the Right Cleaner on Your Cylinders?
Oxygen can react with any residue, particles, dirt, oil, grease or other contaminants that are left on the surface of equipment. Therefore, it is very imortant to use the right cleaners and follow the manufacturer instructions...
Are Your Labels Compliant?
Medical oxygen is an essential resource in the healthcare industry and is used to treat a wide range of respiratory conditions. To ensure the safety and quality of medical oxygen, there are specific label requirements that must...
What Cleaner Should I Use For My DME?
Oxygen Equipment Oxygen equipment, such as regulators, conservers and filling equipment, should be cleaned with the unique properties of oxygen in mind. Any surface that comes into direct contact with oxygen (called the wetted...
Did you know? Home oxygen fires claim a life every four days in the US
The true death toll of home oxygen fires across the United States is likely to be higher than previous estimates by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a new study -The prevalence and impact of home oxygen fires in...
The importance of purchasing quality regulators from suppliers
Applied is one of the leading medical oxygen regulator suppliers in the home healthcare industry and here are some important questions you should consider before purchasing a medical regulator. Why is it important that I sell...
Oxygen EXPO2 2020- The Next Tech in Ambulatory Oxygen
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 13, 2019 OxyGo Announces Oxygen EXPO2 2020- The Next Tech in Ambulatory Oxygen Orlando, FL (December 13, 2019) OxyGo, a company noted for providing high quality home healthcare oxygen products,...
Securing & Delivering Oxygen Cylinders: Best Practices
Securing oxygen cylinders properly during transportation is crucial to ensure the safety of both the delivery personnel and the public. Oxygen cylinders are highly pressurized and can pose significant risks if they are not securely...
What is cGMP and why is it important?
The Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act states that a drug, such as medical oxygen is adulterated and subject to legal action if it is not manufactured in accordance with the current good manufacturing practices (CGMPs), or does not...
What about Bob? Oxygen 101 The Road To Safety
Oxygen safety should never be taken for granted. If you are in the business of delivering oxygen to patients, it is a good idea to frequently review what you are actually doing on a day to day basis compared to what is written...
Updated 2014 Applied Regional Seminars FAQ
Theres a lot going on with oxygen: Its a drug, its a hazardous material, accreditation has rules, the government has rules and its impossible to keep them all straight! Applieds experts have created a full day seminar covering...
Hot off the press, what's happening now
NEW STATIONARY CONCENTRATOR ELIMINATES COSTLY OXYGEN DELIVERIES TO HIGH FLOW PATIENTS Westlake, OH. OxyHome, a sister product to OxyGo, a leading supplier of portable oxygen concentrators (POC), has introduced a new stationary...
Oxygen 101 The Road To Safety
Oxygen safety should never be taken for granted. If you are in the business of delivering oxygen to patients, it is a good idea to frequently review what you are actually doing on a day to day basis compared to what is written...
Safe and Efficient: The Essentials of Oxygen Cylinder Carrying Solutions
Ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of oxygen cylinders is crucial for delivery drivers, respiratory therapists, warehouse personnel, and others who handle these vital components. Using the right carrying solutions...
Medical Oxygen Regulators FAQ
Applied is one of the leading medical oxygen regulator suppliers in the home healthcare industry and here are some of our most frequently asked questions (FAQ): 1. Are all regulators made in China the same from a quality perspective? No,...
Reduce Costs and Increase Sales with OxyGo Smart Delivery
Recently, CMS announced another round of oxygen reimbursement cuts. To combat this new decrease you need to not only reduce your costs, but win more patient referrals and gain cash sales. OxyGos Smart Delivery Strategy does...
Oxygen EXPO2 2021
Orlando, FL (December 8, 2021) OxyGo, a company noted for providing high quality home healthcare oxygen products, announced that it will host its second annualOxygen EXPO2. The EXPO2 will have sessions hosted by experts focused...
Oxygen EXPO2 is Big Hit in Orlando
DMEs from Oklahoma, Texas, Florida and across the country attended Oxygen EXPO2 in Orlando, FL on Jan 21st of this year. The expo, subtitled The NEXT Tech in Ambulatory Oxygen, gave DME providers an opportunity to learn about...
OxySafe2™ Could Save Lives
...decrease the incidence of fatal fires, particularly those caused by individuals smoking while using oxygen therapy. From 2020 to 2022, fires linked to smoking were the primary cause of fire-related fatalities in Ohio, with o...
Quick Tips - Label Requirements
Oxygen Labels 101 What Is Required? And By Who? Oxygen drug product labels are governed by 3 different agencies. The FDA because its a drug product, and the DOT and OSHA because it is considered a Hazardous Material that is...
I am a Driver
Delivery Driver Delivery Drivers are ANYONE who delivers even just one cylinder of oxygen. This could be a Respiratory Therapist, on up to a driver who has a CDL. Drivers need training as a requirement for FDA if they fill from...
OxyGo CEO Announced as a winner in 2020 Smart 50 Awards
...er Cleveland region Westlake, OH. October 30th, 2020 OxyGo LLC,a leader in lightweight portable oxygen concentrators, announced in a virtual ceremony that Victoria Marquard-Schultz, OxyGos CEO, was named a Smart 50 winner...
OxyGo Announces Launch of OxyGo NEXT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 12, 2019 Orlando, FL: OxyGo LLC, a leader in the portable oxygen concentrator market announced the launch of their new six flow setting, Bluetooth enabled POC today. At only 4.7 pounds, and with...
Boost Efficiency with Mobile Filling Racks in Oxygen Operations
The Need for Efficiency in Oxygen Filling Operations In the fast-paced world of home healthcare, time is of the essence. Medical providers and oxygen suppliers constantly seek ways to improve efficiency without compromising safety...
Servomex 5200 vs. Handheld Analyzers
A Servomex is a paramagnetic oxygen analyzer. It is used to tell you what your gas identity is and the strength / purity of that gas. A Servomexs accuracy is (+ or -) 0.1% oxygen and has been validated by ORSAT apparatus to USFDA...
Servomex 5200 and Handheld Analyzers
A Servomex is a paramagnetic oxygen analyzer. It is used to tell you what your gas identity is and the strength/purity of that gas. A Servomexs accuracy is 0.1% Oxygen and has been validated by ORSAT apparatus to USFDA Pharmacopoeia...
Equipment Calibration: Are you up-to-date?
Oxygen is a critical component of medical care and is often used to treat patients with respiratory illnesses, among other conditions. In order to ensure that the oxygen being supplied is of high quality and meets the necessary...
OxyGo Celebrates 5 year Anniversary!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 14, 2019 Orlando, FL:OxyGo LLC, a leader in the portable oxygen concentrator market celebrated their 5th anniversary this past Friday. In 2014 OxyGo launched its first portable oxygen concentrator,...
Applied Cost Reduction Program
...more efficiency in their operations to reduce costs. Applied wants to help you! Refilling your own oxygen cylinders is a sure-fire way to cut your costs. By purchasing oxygen in bulk to transfill, using either a gas to gas or liqu...
What is ISO 8359?
ISO 8359 is a standard that describes safety requirements for oxygen concentrators. It has recently had someamendments passed that effect how the oxygen concentrators are used in the home care industry. ISO, or the International...
OxySafe2™ Fire Safety
The rise in fires related to home oxygen therapy (HOT) is a growing contributor to fire-related fatalities in the United States. The National Fire Protection Association reports a worrying trend: an average of one person using...
Applied Announces Launch of OxySafe2™
Westlake, OH August 18, 2021 Applied Home Healthcare Equipment, a long-trusted resource for oxygen filling, technical and regulatory support for DME and HME providers, has announced the release of their newest model of their...
Why DOT Compliance is Crucial for Your Business
...of the key areas where DOT regulations impact the home healthcare industry is the transportation of oxygen cylinders. Given the potentially hazardous nature of medical oxygen, its essential for businesses to adhere to these re...
OxyGo Acquires LIFE Corporation
Westlake, OH. May10th, 2021 OxyGoLLC, a leader in lightweight portable oxygen concentrators,has acquiredLIFECorporation,a manufacturer of medical devices thatspecializes in portable Emergency Oxygen and CPR administration equipment. Founded...
Cut Your Oxygen Costs
...iency in their operations and try to reduce costs. Applied wants to help you. Refilling your own oxygen cylinders is a sure-fire way to cut your costs. By purchasing oxygen in bulk to transfill using either a gas to gas or...
Applied Non-Delivery Model Cost Reduction Program
...ciency in their operations and try to reduce costs. Applied wants to help you. Refilling your own oxygen cylinders is a sure-fire way to cut your costs. By purchasing oxygen in bulk to transfill using either a gas to gas or...
Oxygen Drug Product Label FAQ
What is required on an oxygen drug product label? Oxygen drug product labels are governed by 3 different agencies. The FDA because its a drug product, and the DOT and OSHA because it is considered a Hazardous Material. Each...
Applieds Live Regional Seminar FAQs
...pervisors, compliance personnel, fillers and delivery drivers. What is Covered in the Seminar? * Oxygen Safety * Oxygen Handling * DOT Driver Requirements * DOT Vehicle Requirements * Required HazMat Safety Awarene...
I Deliver Oxygen
Get Compliant with the DOT for Oxygen Delivery: How Do You Do On Our Mini-Audit? 1. When transporting 1,001 or more lbs of oxygen (including the weight of the cylinders and/or cryogenic vessels) placards are required on all...
Why should I transfill? It will increase your profits
...ents that you serve. When looking for ways to cut costs one of the easiest ways is to fill your own oxygen cylinders. Then when you realize that there are many other advantages to refilling your own oxygen cylinders it becomes a p...
Oxygen Cylinder Safety and DOT Update After Hurricane Helene
...icane Helene, businesses and healthcare facilities are facing the urgent need to clean contaminated oxygen cylinders. Exposure to floodwater, debris, and chemicals can make these cylinders unsafe. Proper cleaning is essential t...
Applied University
... year is available through our brand new Applied University portal! All of our individual on-demand classes and subscriptions can now be accessed from the same easy-to-navigate website. Simply purchase the class or subscriptio...
OxySafe2 Wins HME Business New Product Award 2022
...care providers a cost-effective solution to lower the risk of serious patient injury in a dangerous oxygen fire. Thisnew version provides two directional protection against oxygen fires caused by patients smoking, using candle...
Posting no smoking signs
No one should ever smoke around oxygen. Luckily for us, mostpeople in our industry know that oxygen and fire dont mix, or mix too well as the case may be. But how do you inform the average lay person not to smoke? Besides education...
Are You Meeting Pre-Fill Requirements?
When filling medical oxygen cylinders it is critically important now more than ever toperform pre-fill odor testingas part of the required nine (9) pre-fill checks.We wanted clarify and stress the importance ofthe absolute safety...
OxySafe2
...table Cylinders and Hose Barb Connections(OxySafe tubing sold separately). It helps protect against oxygen tubing fires. According to the Joint Commission NPSG.15.02.01, EPs 2 and 3 require home care organizations to provide...
What is Your Sign? A Guide to Warehouse Signage
It is crucial that medical oxygen be stored properly and identified through proper signage. Medical oxygen is considered a prescription drug by the FDA and a hazardous material by the DOT. All companies that distribute oxygen...
Stopping Patient Cannula Fires
...cies looking for besides telling the patients not to smoke or be near an open fire when using their oxygen? Accreditation agencies expect that patient education include the common causes of household fires, how oxygen enhances fires...
Shipping Papers: Do you have them and do you use the new 2013 format?
Pick Sheet, Oxygen Manifest, Hazmat Manifest,Shipping Papers, Daily Trip Sheet. A rose by any other name would still be considered a Hazardous Material Shipping Paper by the US Department of Transportation (DOT). (For this article,...
OxyGo Announces Launch of OxyGo FIT Connect
...2019 OxyGo Announces Launch of OxyGo FIT Connect Orlando, FL: OxyGo LLC, a leader in the portable oxygen concentrator market announced the launch of their new Bluetooth enabled POC today. OxyGo FIT Connect will allow healthcare p...
Changing Oxygen Delivery Methods Equal Profit Potential for DMEs
...is loaded with high profit potential for DMEs and HMEs that ride the wave of change taking place in oxygen delivery methods. The way to survive the future with oxygen is to get as many of your patients off cylinder delivery as ...
Warehouse Signage
Proper storage and identification of medical oxygen isessential. Medical oxygen is classified as a prescription drug by the FDA and a hazardous material by the DOT. Companies handling oxygen distribution are required to use signage...
Medical Oxygen and No Smoking Signs
There should never be any smokingaround the use of medical oxygen. It presents a tremendous combustion risk. No Smoking signs must be posted to communicate the danger of smoking near oxygen use. When a No Smoking sign is posted,...
OxyGo
Keep Going. Quiet, wearable all day (and night!) oxygen for patients up to 1050 ml/min. Whether they are out on the town or home with familypatients can always have their oxygen with them. Restoring freedom and control of...
OxySafe Safety Update
...t-off devices (also known as firebreaks, fire stop valves or fire safety valves) in all of its home oxygen patients installations. The VHA will be incorporating new requirements into all DME contracts for home oxygen. KEY P...
I Fill Oxygen
The FDA considers anyone who moves oxygen from one container to another to be an oxygen filler. That could be liquid to liquid, liquid to gas or gas to gas. The FDA requires manufacturers to follow cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing...
Top Five Reasons You Should Consider Transfilling
Have you considered filling your own oxygen cylinders lately? Most companies can pay for a liquid to gas system in the first year and save about $10,000! The average savings over five years is $182,865! Now with competitive...
Maintaining Your Oxygen Equipment
3 Easy Steps toMaintaining Your Oxygen Equipment: FDA guidance requires that filling equipment be calibrated at specific intervals, depending on the type of equipment. Dont forget you need to document all calibration! 1....
How to Stop Patient Cannula Fires
...cies looking for besides telling the patients not to smoke or be near an open fire when using their oxygen? Accreditation agencies expect that patient education include the common causes of household fires, how oxygen enhanc...
Cylinder Valve Connections
Cylinder Valve Questions? Applieds Got Answers! Medical Oxygen cylinders are equipped with either CGA-870 or CGA-540 valves. Each gas and each different type of gas service has a unique connectionassigned to it by the Compressed...
The biggest problems with your oxygen supplier now solved
Have you considered filling your own oxygen cylinders lately? Most companies can pay for a liquid to gas system in the first year and save about $10,000! The average savings over five years is $182,865! Now with competitive...
OF-7000
55 cents for a full oxygen E cylinder is possible when you fill your own cylinders with Applied Home Healthcares OF-7000 Liquid to Gas Oxygen Refilling Station! Filling your own oxygen is simple, allows you to keep track of...
Visit Us At Medtrade Spring
... his competition. While booth sales have reportedly remained brisk for Medtrade 2018, there is one class of exhibitors that has not been asked back. York Schwab, Account Executive for the show, said earlier this year, We are no...
Maintaining Your Oxygen Equipment: 3 Easy Steps
Maintaining Your Oxygen Equipment: 3 Easy Steps FDA guidance requires that filling equipment be calibrated at specific intervals, depending on the type of equipment. Dont forget you need to document all calibration! DAILY Each...
Are you meeting required training?
...d continuing basis, usually interpreted to be about twice a year. The Quality Control Unit, and all Oxygen Transfilling Personnel should have proper FDA training for their jobs. Drivers need training as a requirement for FDA ...
Make money despite competitive bidding
...nies. The following are some suggestions that can help you save money. Consider refilling your own oxygen cylinders. By investing in a transfilling system you can then purchase oxygen in bulk from a supplier rather than havin...
DOT Vehicle Requirements
The DOT has specific rules for what is required on board vehicles delivering medical oxygen or any hazardous material. It is important to follow these rules in order to avoid penalties and fines. Please see our DOT Cheat Sheet...
Make Money In The DME Market
.... The following are some suggestions that can help you save money. 1. Consider refilling your own oxygen cylinders. By investing in a transfilling system you can then purchase oxygen in bulk from a supplier rather than having the ...
Importance of Regular Calibration for Transfill Systems
...omes. Among these devices, transfill systems play a crucial role in ensuring a consistent supply of oxygen. This is where regular calibration of transfill systems becomes essential. What is a Transfill System? A transfill system t...
Training Time!
...quent and continuing basis and be documented. A popular option for a variety of training are online classes in cGMP and our FDA Filling on Demand Online Course Certifications (or get the classes a la carte if you only have a few...
When Should I Placard My Oxygen Vehicle And How?
You are only required to placard your oxygen vehicle when the weight of both the oxygen and the vessels containing them (cylinders or dewars) is 1001 lbs or over. We advise that you only placard when you are at this weight,...
Cylinder Valve Connections
Medical oxygen cylinders come with one of two types of valves: CGA-870 or CGA-540. Each gas and its corresponding service aregiven a unique connector by the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) to help avoid any confusion with different...
Essential Training for Home Healthcare Providers
...yees who should have this training are all drivers, loaders, and people in charge of the storage of oxygen cylinders for ANY amount of oxygen delivered (1 cylinder to over 1,001 lbs.). The three types of training are: Job Spe...
Meet OSHA requirements for recognized hazards!
...k connectors are a low cost way to eliminate repetitive motion injuries and increase productivity! Oxygen fillers can quickly connect and disconnect oxygen cylinders during the fill process with a simple lever. This increases...
FDA Registration Renewal for Transfillers: What You Need to Know
Understanding FDA Registration If youre involved in the production or distribution of medical oxygen, you likely know that staying compliant with FDA regulations is crucial. One key requirement is the FDA registration and annual...
New GHS Oxygen Label and Training Requirements from OSHA
GHS, or Globally Harmonized System of Classification of Labeling of Chemicals, is a system used world wide tostandardized the labeling and safety data sheets for chemicals. Because there are so many chemicals and hazardous...
Upcoming FDA, DOT and Accreditation Seminars
...y near you! These full day seminars fufill training requirements for FDA, DOT and Accreditation for oxygen fillers and providers! At each seminar, you will learn the latest on: Oxygen Safety Oxygen Handling DOT Driver Requi...
Ensuring Compliance with Transfilling Regulations
Transfilling oxygen cylinders is a critical process in the home healthcare industry, and ensuring compliance with regulations is essential for the safety of both patients and staff. At Applied Home Healthcare Equipment, we prioritize...
Are You Calibrated?
...ding to a written program designed to ensure proper performance. Heres what we recommend for common oxygen equipment. Servomex Or Paramagnetic Analyzer Paramagnetic oxygen analyzers are required by the FDAs current good manu...
OxyGo FIT: Meet our tiny NEW addition!
Do your patients have the right oxygen system to FIT their lifestyle? We at OxyGo have an exciting new product that is going to take the portable POC market by storm. Say hello to the new OxyGo FIT; our newest, extremely lightweight...
OxySafe2™ - Learn more at Medtrade!
...essionals with an economical way to reduce the potential for severe patient harm in the event of an oxygen fire. The updated model offers bidirectional protection against oxygen fires triggered by patients who smoke, burn candles,...
Cylinder Safety Rules You Need to Know
...nection can cause serious injury (just think if you accidentally gave a patient nitrogen instead of oxygen?) The two connections applicable for medical oxygen are: - CGA 870 - common on M6 or E - CGA 560 - common on largest t...
FDA Registration
...ied takes the worry out of annual registration for you! The FDA statesthat any firm that transfers oxygen from one container to another, via gas to gas, liquid to gas, or liquid to liquid; is considered a drug manufacturer b...
What Are Spec Gases? Why Do I Need Them?
Spec Gases While transfilling oxygen gas all manufacturers are required to use a paramagnetic oxygen analyzer to determine the identity and strength of the gas. Prior to using the analyzer it must be calibrated to manufacturers...
New Labeling and Hazcom Training Requirements
GHS, or Globally Harmonized System of Classification of Labeling of Chemicals, is a system used world wide to standardize the labeling and safety data sheets for chemicals. Because there are so many chemicals and hazardous...
What is the DOT Rule on Carts and Racks?
..., in title 49.This post will cover a portion of the US DOT law applicable to our industry. All oxygen delivery drivers must comply with the US DOT. The US DOT has jurisdiction over anyone who transports hazardous material in comme...
Leak Testing: 101
FDA does NOT recommend using soap and water solutions to leak test oxygen cylinders. According to FDA guidance and industry standards, soap and water solutions used to leak test are not recommended and may even prove...
A Quick Guide To Warehouse Signage
It is crucial that medical oxygen be stored properly and identified through proper signage. Medical oxygen is considered a prescription drug by the FDA and a hazardous material by the DOT. All companies that distribute oxygen...
FDA Annual Records Review
... for your firm this time of year: An Annual Records Review. The U.S. FDA has jurisdiction over any oxygen transfiller and considers them drug manufacturers. Whats a transfiller?Anyone who transfers oxygen from one container to a...
NEW OSHA Requirements For Oxygen Cylinder Labels
OSHA, FDA and DOT haveguidelines developed forprecautionary labels for use onoxygen cylinders and cryogenicvessels. These are to be used toidentify the contents, warning ofprincipal physical and healthhazards, and providing...
Is your Servomex analyzer calibrated correctly?
Are you calibrating your analyzer as required? Oxygen analyzers are required to be calibrated each fill day with a specialty calibration gas that has a COA like our calibration gases. The FDA does not allow USP oxygen to be used...
2015 Label Updates!
The new OSHA compliant oxygen product labels must be updated and in use by June this year. The frequently asked questions below may help answer some of the question you have about the label changes. 1. Why do I need to update...
FDA Bulletin: Brass and Viton Washers
... deform the crush gasket and damage the cylinder valve and regulator. This can result in leakage of oxygen past the cylinder valve seat and across the nylon crush gasket. According to a forensic analysis supported by FDA and NIOSH...
DOT Cheat Sheet
The DOT has specific rules for what is required on board vehicles delivering medical oxygen or any hazardous material. It is important to follow these rules in order to avoid penalties and fines. Please see our DOT Cheat Sheet...
Traveling with OxyGo NEXT
...XT OxyGo NEXT uses the latest state-of-the-art technologies to make traveling with your portable oxygen concentrator easier than ever. OxyGo NEXT has user-replaceable batteries, sieve beds and an easy to read LCD display with...
Oxygen Transfillers: Important Upcoming Deadlines You Need to Know
...r drug manufacturing activities, preventing shortages and enhancing medical product oversight. Why Oxygen Transfillers Must Report As a transfiller of oxygen, you are considered a manufacturer of a product that is regulated a...
Mini Oxygen Storage Audit
Are your cylinders stored according to state and FDA regulations? Oxygen cylinders must be stored properly in order to prevent contamination, keep unauthorized personnel away from cylinders, and to prevent them from being damaged...
Problem Spotlight: Cannula Fires!
...care providers a cost effective solution to lower the risk of serious patient injury in a dangerous oxygen fire. Where Do I Use OxySafe? OxySafe should be placed as close to the patient as possible AND as close to the s...
Start Getting MORE from Your Oxygen Business
New revenue, savings and profits from transfilling oxygen. Be your own supplier with Applieds transfilling equipment and easy on-site installation and training that makes compliance easy. Jim Christ travels the nation, helping...
News
Oxygo Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) wins Harvard Business School (HBS) Award OxyGo POC Wins HBS Business Idol Competition at the Owner President Management Course (OPM #49) [Westlake], [OH], June 26, 2015 One hundred...
Increase Your Oxygen Profits!
...nts that you serve. When looking for ways to cut costs, one of the easiest ways is to fill your own oxygen cylinders. When you realize that there are many other advantages to refilling your own oxygen cylinders, it becomes a proj...
How Technology Can Enhance Growth at Home and at Work
...n-board battery. It had to be plugged into a wall outlet to power up and use. However, it was still classified as a portable computer because it could be hand-carried. The Osborne 1 shipped with a large bundle of software w...
An Overview of Applied Training Workbooks
...nglish: A Guide to Federal Law. This course explains and cites all US DOT law as it relates to home oxygen providers. A great resource to answer the question: Who said so? when discussing delivery requirements. This training...
Cryogenic Hoses: The Basics
What is a Cryogenic Hose? A cryogenic hose is used to transfer liquid gases (like medical oxygen) from one container to another. For example, from a VGL to a home unit. What is CGA 440? CGA 440 is a type of connection. All...
FAA-Compliant OxyGo Takes to the Skies
... travel logistics with your POC a source of anxiety? OxyGo and OxyGo FIT are FAA-Compliant portable oxygen solutions! On August 23, 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) made a rule change that streamlined the pr...
Medtrade Atlanta 2018: Visit Us at Booth 1317!
... find everything from basic healthcare products to the latest innovations in mobility, respiratory, oxygen POCs, sleep, rehab and aids for daily living. OxyGo, a leading marketer of POCs, will be at booth #1317 this year. It will feature ...
Get the training you need!
...mployees who should have this training are: All drivers, loaders and people in charge of storage of oxygen cylinders for ANY amount of oxygen delivered. (1 cylinder to over 1,001 lbs) The three types of training are: Job Spec...
Are you and your employees meeting required training?
...ed to mean twice a year. This training must be completed by anyone who can affect the purity of the oxygen. Personnels training in Current Good Manufacturing Processes is required by law (21 CFR 211.25). Some examples of those t...
Team
Applied is known for knowing everything about oxygen! You can contact our experts at the emails below. Have a question you want answered on the phone? Call us at 888-327-7301 Please note, we are a manufacturer that provides...
Transfilling System FAQs
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....
FAQs
Im a patient. Can I buy my oxygen and oxygen related products from you? Applied Home Healthcare Equipment expertiseis only on a business to business level,and the company and its affiliates only sells, services or otherwise...
Do My Drivers Need A Log Book
...river) for compensation Is transporting hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placards Most oxygen providers will fall under this category because they carry 1,001 lbs. of oxygen (thats the tanks and the gas) and theref...
Cylinder Handling After a Natural Disaster
...plier. Cylinders collected from natural disaster areas must be separated according to their hazard class. Oxidizing and flammable gases should be kept at least 25 ft apart. The cylinder label provides information on its contents...
New FDA Drug Reporting Service
Westlake, OH - November 30, 2021 - 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...
Just Released: NEW Oximeters!
Oximeters from Applied are a convenient, portable, non-invasive way to spot check oxygen saturation and pulse rate. Standard Fingertip Pulse Oximeter Brighter and larger, digital LED one-way display Portable, non-invasive...
2015 Medtrade Fall Show Preview and Show Specials
Come visit us at booth #611 October 26-29th, 2015 See our popular liquid to gas oxygen transfilling system. Financing options are available for our liquid to gas oxygen transfilling system and our OxyGo. Check out our NEW OxyGo...
Leak Testing 101: No Soap!
The FDA does not recommend using soap and water solutions to leak test oxygen cylinders. According to FDA guidance and industry standards, soap and water solutions to leak test are not recommended and may even prove dangerous. Soapcontains...
Demystifying Oxygen Filling: Gas to Gas
Filling your own oxygen cylinders can save you asignificant amount of money and headaches: Cylinders can befilled for less than one dollar, and youdont have to wait for suppliers or worry about missing cylinders. However, many...
OxySafe2™ FAQs
...care providers a cost-effective solution to lower the risk of serious patient injury in a dangerous oxygen fire. Where Do I Use OxySafe2? OxySafe2should be placed as close to the patient as possible andas close to the source ...
OxyGo Announces Launch of New OxyHome Stationary Concentrator
Orlando, FL: OxyGo, a leader in the portable oxygen concentrator market, is proud to announce the launch of their latest product, the OxyHome 5L Stationary Concentrator. This innovative unit is designed...
Resources
Here you will find links to some useful information for Oxygen Providers Registration Search: Check your FDA Registration Status Here Search for your Labeler Code Here at the National Drug Code Directory FDA: The US Food...
Applied University Walkthrough
...versity online courses now have a handy YouTube guide to give you a virtual tour for accessing your classes. The Applied University Walkthrough video will show you: a step-by-step guide for accessing your classes actual sc...
Help
Please note, that we are a manufacturer that provides oxygen equipment to home healthcare providers. We do not provide directly to patients.By law, if you are a patient, we will not be able to answer any questions or give you...
Start Getting More From Your Oxygen Business
Applied Travels The Country Helping Providers Get Better Oxygen For Their Patients Jim Christ travels the nation, installingtransfilling systems, training providers, and has just about seen it all in his 12years of experience....
OxyGo Announces Addition of CFO Louis Buchino
Westlake, OH (June 25, 2019) OxyGo, a company noted for providing high-quality home healthcare oxygen products, announced that it has unanimously chosen Louis Buchino as the organizations next chief financial officer. On May...
Patient Stories: How OxyGo Restores Independence
...ningful life. When health issues related to scarred lungs forced Cathy to be put on continuous flow oxygen in her home, her life changed. Used to coming and going as she pleased, the restrictions of being tethered to oxygen t...
UPDATE: FDA Drug Registration and Listing - Information Request
...rements. The FDA has since retracted that email. In summary, if you have not changed what sizes of oxygen cylinders/liquid containers you fill since you submitted your paper drug listing (before 2009 and referred to as form 2...
What is a QCU?
...cations. QCU managers and personnel can get the training they need fast and easy with Applieds QCU 101 Online Class. ...
Are you cleaning your cylinders according to FDA standards?
...se a black light (Applied PN: 1100-9994). If contaminants are found, use a CGA listed and approved oxygen cleaner (like Applieds Oxygen Equipment Cleaner). ...
Lot Stickers 101
...arate entity with its filling operations unique to that filling sequence. For firms filling liquid oxygen for delivery to home patients, each of the large cryogenic vessels or dewars either, portable or permanently mounted in a...
New OxyPulse Single Lumen Conserver
...saving benefit of dramatically reducing the frequency of refills and deliveries needed for portable oxygen supplies. And with the continuous flow settings on a quick-turn dial, patient set-up is now easy! Patients will receive...
Get in on the demand for OxyGo!
...-portable, highly durable and very attractive! Features 4 pulse flow settings. Provides 840 ml of oxygen per minute. Only 4.8 lbs. including the standard battery! Up to 9.5 hours of battery life with optional double batter...
What is NPT?
...d will pull tight and therefore make a fluid-tightseal. The typical sizes you will see in medical oxygen filling are 1/4 and 1/2 NPT. (The 1/4 and 1/2 names do not actually refer to the NPT sizing, but instead the names come from the pipe si...
Medtrade Fall 2014
... 22, 2014 rom 8am-9am One Hour Seminar: Improve Patient Service Reduce Costs by Refilling Your Own Oxygen Monday, October 20, 2014 (Day Before Medtrade) Full day seminar to fulfill training requirements for FDA, DOT and Accr...
Medtrade Fall Preview 2016
...a for the show, please stop at Applied Home Healthcare Equipment booth 1057 to see our high quality oxygen related home healthcare products. Newest of the new: check out our just introduced lightweight OxyGo FIT POC. Weighing jus...
OxyGo is a New Portable Oxygen Concentrator from Applied
Introducing the New Lightweight, Low Maintenance, Portable Oxygen Concentrator From Applied. Heres How OxyGo Earns Cash For You! Its the same thing youve heard hundreds of times: Reimbursement is slashed,...
GHS Pictograms for Home Care Providers
OSHA, FDA and DOT haveguidelines developed forprecautionary labels for use onoxygen cylinders and cryogenicvessels. These are to be used toidentify the contents, warning ofprincipal physical and healthhazards, and providing appropriateprecautionary...
Are you misbranding medical oxygen?
FACT: It is the responsibility of the company that fills, stores, delivers, handles and uses oxygen to ensure that the label complies with applicable governmental regulations. FACT: Non compliant labels can result in fines up...
Upcoming Medical State Shows 2024
...t these shows, you can: Explore OxyHome: Experience the whisper-quiet operation of our stationary oxygen concentrator. Experience OxyGo POCs: Learn more about our portable oxygen concentrators that provide unparalleled freedo...
FDA, DOT Accreditation Training with Applied
...n-person FDA, DOT seminars in 2024! Our popular full-day seminars cover everything you need to meet oxygen training requirements.Topics include how to handle, transport, and fill oxygen and other accreditation topics to help ho...
Filling parts and accessories approved by the FDA
... * FDA and NIOSH report that reusing single use washers, like nylon or plastic, can contribute to oxygen fires. Applied recommends using brass and Viton multiple use washers because they create a higher level of durability ...
SDS
...ubricant Krytox GR Lubricant Krytox Pump Fluid Label Remover 3G Leak Test Solution LIFE Corporation Oxygen Cylinders Oxygen Equipment Cleaner OxyGo 5-Setting 8-Cell Battery OxyGo 5-Setting 16-Cell Battery OxyGo FIT 4-Cell Batt...
FDA requires 2 leak tests during the fill process
...y even prove dangerous. Soap contains animal fats ( lard ) which burns easily and explosive-like in oxygen. Synthetic soap such as dish washing soap (Dawn, Joy, etc.) contain petroleum ( oil ). Some soaps contain both. These soluti...
Cylinder Requalification Policy Update
...nds, many medical and industrial gas suppliers are having a difficult time supplying gases, such as oxygen, and consistently obtaining cylinders. PRE-PANDEMIC POLICY Regular requalification of each cylinder is required ata...
Careers
...hcare Equipment is on the front lines of improving patient care: providing high quality, innovative oxygen products to home healthcare providers and making it easier and more cost effective for the home healthcare providers t...
Emergency Preparedness for Providers
There are many situations that can be classified as emergencies such as fire, severe weather situations, and incidents with people.Being prepared for situations like these is crucial for responding effectively. For all emergency...
Get Control Over Your Cylinder Inventory - Contact Us
Please complete our contact form and an oxygen specialist will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible. If you need immediate assistance, please call Customer Service at: 888-327-7301. hbspt.forms.create({ region: "na1", portalId:...
FDA Drug Reporting under the CARES Act
...ight of drug and medical product supply chains. Drug manufacters, including tranfillers of medical oxygenneed to follow the FDA CARES Act reporting rules to ensure they comply with regulations. Not sure where to start? We ca...
Are you correctly using lot stickers?
... is considered a new lot and is required to be assigned a new lot number. For firms filling liquid oxygen for delivery to home patients, each of the large cryogenic vessels or dewars either portable or permanently mounted in ...
Industry News
...fication Test Date(click below). This notification means that hydrostatic test date requirement for oxygen cylinders has been waived temporarily. Click below to real the full notice. CLICK HERE UPDATE:U.S. Department of Tra...
Are you confused about FDA registration? Applied can register for you!
...lied takes the worry out of annual registration for you! The FDA says that any firm that transfers oxygen from one container to another, via gas to gas, liquid to gas, or liquid to liquid; is considered a drug manufacturer b...
Summer Transfilling Reminders
...lp At Applied Home Healthcare Equipment, were committed to supporting your success in transfilling oxygen tanks. Were here to help you achieve the best possible outcomes with your transfilling operations. Have questions? Contactour A...
My Employees Need Training
...om Applied come with the Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the trainer who wrote the workbook or teaches the class in the video. The CV should be kept with personnel training records to show that the trainer is qualified. ...
Competitive Bidding - Are you ready?
...old rules include bona fide bids, subcontracting, contractor obligations, special payment rules for oxygen and capped rental items and grandfathering rules. 3. Do You Understand Lead Item Pricing? This new bidding method requires...
Contact
Please complete our contact form and an oxygen specialist will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible. If you need immediate assistance, please call Customer Service at: 888-327-7301. You may also find the answer to your...
Pigtail Best Practices
... areas, crimps, or any other external damage. * Spray the pigtail and its connection point with an oxygen compatible leak testing solution. The solution will form large bubbles if a leak is present. * Conduct pressure test...
Choosing The Right Filling System
...k for when choosing a filling system? There are several things you should look for when choosing an oxygen-filling system, from capacity to payment and regulatory compliance. Gas to Gas or Liquid to Gas? The rule of thumb is...
It's FDA Renewal Time!
...ne who fills, or private labels, the gas must register. The FDA states that any firm that transfers oxygen from one container to another, via gas to gas, liquid to gas, or liquid to liquid; is considered a drug manufacturer by ...
Visit us at Medtrade Booth #836
...e, with extra savings inside! Get your copy today, just click here. See our popular liquid to gas oxygen transfilling system. Win! $100 Amazon Gift Card - visit booth #836 for more information We look forward to seeing e...
Its in the Bag! Patient Cylinder Bags
...ag. Best for Liquid Take your liquid to go with this discreet Bag for Helios Portable Oxygen System. ...
live-stream
...been a seminar speaker at national industry events including MEDTRADE since 2004 and a professional oxygen consultant to home respiratory dealer organizations since 2003. The webinar will begin at 9am ET. Click the button below to joi...
Spring 2017 Medtrade Recap
...lied Companies, reported very high interest in his companys new OxyGo FIT lightweight POC and other oxygen products. We had two booths for the first time ever and both were extremely well attended. We were very, very pleased. T...
Links
...ases Gas Certification Draft Guidance FDA internal Guidelines for 483 Warning Letters for Medical Oxygen ...
Wanted: OxyGo POC Sales Representatives
...are looking for new independent and direct sales representatives to sell our growing OxyGo portable oxygen concentrator and other Applied products to DME providers. If you can help us we would be glad to recognize your contribution in...
An Important Message Regarding COVID-19
... at OxyGo. Our mission is to keep providers and their patients going in the face of a life altering oxygen diagnosis. Now, as COVID-19 has entered North America, we at OxyGo are prepared to help our providers serve and protect th...
Getting more from your oxygen business
...l in his 10 years of experience. Heres some of his most popular tips for getting the most from your oxygen business. Formula for success Have a consistent approach in the structure and operation of your drug manufacturing facility. Having...
OxyGo has a new Five-Year Warranty!
... the benefits of being an OxyGo provider here or contact us at orders@applied-inc.com or (440) 788-4101. ...
How can you stop patient cannula fires?
...care providers a cost effective solution to lower the risk of serious patient injury in a dangerous oxygen fire. Click here for more information. ...
Lots 101
...arate entity with its filling operations unique to that filling sequence. For firms filling liquid oxygen for delivery to home patients, each ofthe large cryogenic vessels or dewars (either portable or permanently mounted in ...
OxyGo and Applied Welcome Chris Carter as New Chief Operating Officer
...New Chief Operating Officer Orlando, FL May 10, 2024 OxyGo and Applied, leading manufacturers of oxygen solutions, proudly announceChris Carter as Chief Operating Officer. Chris will be based at the companys Orlando office. ...
Are you using the right disinfectant?
...d the label, SDS, and product instructions before using any product or service in or around medical oxygen and other compressed gases and equipment. Check out our full line of disinfectant below! OxyGo COVID Killer Disinfect...
OXYGO PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR WINS HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL AWARD
OxyGo Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) Wins Harvard Business School (HBS) Award OxyGo POC Wins HBS Business Idol at the Owner President Management Course (OPM #49) Westlake,OH, June 24, 2015 - One hundred sixty (160) CEO/Business...
Handy Calibration Chart From Applied
...our gauge: 1120-0058HP New gauge with calibration: 1120-0057C X NIST Servomex (ParamagneticOxygen Analyzer) Servomex PM: OF-936 New 5200: OF-940 X X Manufacturers Manual ...
Who needs training?
...* of the type, time, and attendance of each session. Applied offers CGMP training books and online classes to help get you compliant for the year. Click here to find out what training you need. *All training must be documen...
SOPs: Write it Down!
...ny organizational chart, equipment cleaning schedules, training programs and security programs. For oxygen fillers (liquid to liquid, liquid to gas or gas to gas) there are also requirements for handling the drug product and followin...
OxyStat: Accurate, fast oxygen readings in the palm of your hand.
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