The Novum PPE Line is in very high demand due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. In an effort to expedite and streamline your ordering process, these products are not being offered on our website at this time.
The Novum PPE Line includes cloth face masks, thermometers, and gowns.
If you are interested in these products, please call us directly at (716) 759-7200 to secure your Personal Protective Equipment before it is gone.
Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe.
In the wake of the Novel Coronavirus, care and cleaning of furnishings in hospitals and medical facilities has enhanced, with a stronger emphasis on the disinfection and sterilization of these environments. The need to clean upholstery surfaces with Bleach and other disinfectants is becoming standard practice, and upholstery materials need to be built to withstand daily disinfection.
At Novum Medical, we pride ourselves in fitting our iSeries Recliner Line with fabrics that are engineered to perform, including the manner to which they stand up to regular cleaning and disinfection. We have received numerous questions from customers and end-users pertaining to the best methods of care, cleaning and disinfection that will assist in minimizing the spread of COVID 19 and other diseases. Here are some of those questions, with our answers:
Q: Are there any products that kill the Coronavirus / COVID 19 virus on contact?
A: Our iSeries Recliners use fabrics that are inherently anti-bacterial and/or anti-microbial which inhibit microbial growth. At this point, this may also inhibit COVID-19 but since the pathogen is not available for testing it cannot definitively be determined yet. In addition to the lack of availability of testing, the CDC has not definitively been able to determine how long this pathogen remains active on different surfaces.
Q: Should we be Sanitizing or Disinfecting? What is the difference?
A: Sanitizing is generally gentler than disinfecting. So, while sanitizing refers to lowering the number of germs by cleaning, disinfecting itself refers to killing nearly 100 percent of germs on surfaces or objects. According to the CDC to minimize the risk of spread of COVID-19 surfaces must be disinfected.
Q: What is the recommended disinfecting solution to protect from COVID-19?
A: The most used disinfection agent is diluted bleach (10:1) or isopropyl alcohol (70% solution) and there are many commercial cleaners and disinfectants available that are also suitable.
A list of EPA approved products can be found here: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2
Q: Are there recommended care, cleaning and disinfection instructions for upholstered surfaces?
A: If you are concerned about properly disinfecting for coronavirus while also limiting the use of hazardous disinfectants, here is a primer on how to safely clean and disinfect your space.
CLEAN FIRST, THEN DISINFECT
According to the CDC, one critical step for preventing illness includes both cleaning and disinfecting the spaces where you spend your time. We recommend the following procedure to effectively clean and disinfect upholstery and other interior surfaces:
1. Clean the surface with a detergent or general-purpose cleaner. Cleaning is an important first step to the process because it physically removes soil, organic matter, and many germs from the surface.
2. Rinse the surface with clean water or wipe down with water.
3. Disinfection should always take place last, to ensure that any germs leftover after cleaning are destroyed. Disinfectants are not as effective when applied directly to dirty surfaces, because germs and viruses can hide under soils.
4. It is important to follow the label use directions for enveloped viruses, which is the category that COVID-19 falls under. Disinfectants have varying contact times, ranging from 30 seconds up to 15 minutes, which means that the disinfectant needs to be left wet on the surface for the specified amount of time to kill the targeted types of germs.
5. In order to protect the longevity of the upholstery material, it is important to rinse or wipe the material with fresh water, after the suggested contact period.
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Hospital mattress covers provide protection for mattresses that are used on hospital beds in a number of settings. They are used in acute care, long-term care, or home care settings. Worn or damaged covers can let fluids inside the mattress, posing a risk of infection to patients who may come into contact with a contaminated mattress.
The FDA recommends following these tips to help keep covers in good condition, and to identify and handle covers that are worn or damaged:
Develop an Inspection Plan: Create an inspection plan for all hospital bed mattresses and mattress covers in your facility.
Inspect
Remove & Replace
Maintain: Clean and disinfect undamaged hospital bed mattress covers.
It is important to distinguish the differences between cleaning and disinfecting:
Cleaning removes germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces or objects. Cleaning works by using soap (or detergent) and water to physically remove germs from surfaces. This process does not necessarily kill germs, but by removing them, it lowers their numbers and the risk of spreading infection.
Disinfecting kills germs on surfaces or objects. Disinfecting works by using chemicals to kill germs on surfaces or objects. This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove germs, but by killing germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection.
Some disinfecting products that we recommend are Oxivir, Sani-Wipes, and Virox. Follow these steps to ensure you’re properly disinfecting your pads!
It is also recommended that you wipe the pad with warm water after disinfecting to prevent from drying out and cracking.
Giving birth is a truly life changing experience. It is also an extremely stressful experience! For some moms, the option of an at home birth helps ease those stresses. Being able to deliver in an environment that is familiar to them, and as comfortable as their living room or bedroom goes a long way.
However, most don’t have that luxury. Mom goes into labor and must be rushed frantically to the hospital. Mom has been preparing for 9 months, but no amount of time will make this any less stressful.
Hurry to a busy hospital full of sick people and overly busy staff, get placed in a cold and uncomfortable delivery room, then try to focus on breathing and staying calm. Doesn’t sound so easy.
There are things that can be done to help make the delivery room feel more comfortable, like a living room. Mom can bring her own pre-selected music playlist, bring her own pillow, or cover all the clocks so her focus can be solely on breathing. There are also things that the hospital can do to make labor and delivery rooms feel more like home, and Novum can help.
Our Case Carts, Maternity Bassinets, and Fetal Monitor Carts are made of a wooden medical grade laminate that come in 5 rich colors to match any facility’s existing décor.
These carts and bassinets provide the necessary durability and functionality, while still providing a warm aesthetic to keep Mom & Baby happy and comfortable.
Our Maternity Bassinet is a great alternative to standard stainless-steel bassinets:
Our Wooden Case Carts provide the staff with necessary work space and storage while not disrupting the environment:
In a standard 200 bed medical facility, hundreds of products are ordered everyday. Novum Medical has created Local Agreements to take the thinking and price shopping out of the reordering of these highly used products. Contact us today to set up your Local Agreement to begin taking advantage of these savings.
Limited Lifespan
Overbed Tables, Mattresses, Stretcher and OR Table Pads, Recliner Chairs and IV Poles have a lifespan ranging anywhere from 1 year – 5 years.
Constant Need
These products have a constant replacement rate of 10% – 30% annually. Which means purchasing departments are continually ordering these items.
Local Agreement Cost Savings
Local Agreements with Novum Medical will save you time and money! You can continue to purchase through your Prime Vendor or GPO off the Local Agreement, while making the reordering process for these products standardized and efficient!
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Our highly skilled Production works to provide premium products to our customers.
We utilize our precision sheet metal and stamping warehouse to provide additional services outside of our standard product offerings.
Our shipping & packaging team take every extra precaution, so your product arrives to you in pristine condition, ready to get put to work.
Our innovative Engineer team is waiting to help develop your custom or original ideas. Take the next step with us to complete your project!
While our first priority is to provide quality products and services, providing outstanding customer support is second nature.
Flu season is here and it is here to stay; for the next 6 months at the least. Influenza does not mess around. The symptoms can sneak up on people, occasionally as quickly as just a single day after the initial exposure to the virus. Along with the fast acting nature of the virus, it can also become contagious before the symptoms are apparent, which means a whole family can be infected before anybody even feels remotely sick! Getting the influenza vaccine is heavily advised by most medical professionals, as more than 200,000 people in the United States are hospitalized every year because of the virus (The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everybody over 6 months old get the vaccination annually).
Make sure your workplace is a sickness free zone! There are plenty of ways to do this, most of which are simple. For example, having some disinfectant on hand to occasionally wipe down a desk or keyboard can make a big difference. Hand sanitizer, soap, and tissues can all go a long way in preventing the spread of illness from employee to employee. Most importantly, if you are sick, the best way to shield your coworkers from it is to STAY HOME. If you experience a fever, wait to go back into work until 24 hours after the fever drops below 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Beware; it is estimated that over 30 million people visit the doctors every flu season.
Make sure your pediatric department or labor and delivery rooms are ready for the influx of sick patients! Stock up on Novum Medical’s newest products, from cribs to bassinets to our iSeries line to ensure your patients are comfortable this flu season. All the products you need are available on our brand new and easy to use website! Just click add to quote and our sales team will be in touch with you shortly. For more information give us a call at 1 (800) 274-2742!
Each of our bassinets is available with either a standard odor resistant and anti-bacterial mattress, or an advanced Lifenest Mattress with improved ventilation and added support to help prevent plagiocephaly. Other popular bassinet accessories include weighing systems and affordable polycarbonate replacement baskets. Some of our bassinets – such as this maternity bassinet constructed of medical-grade laminate – also include integrated storage options for diapers, blankets and more. Our Millennium Bassinet, meanwhile is one of the only bassinets on the market that’s large enough to accommodate twins. Finally, our carbon steel bassinets offer a strong, affordable alternative to more expensive stainless steel options. Regardless of which model you choose, your bassinet will come equipped with quiet whisper-glide casters, a durable frame and a five-year warranty. You can even build a customized bassinet with your choice of finish and storage options using our custom configurator tool. Interested in learning more about these or any of the other furnishings and accessories we offer at Novum Medical Products? Feel free to give us a call or contact us online today to speak with a representative!
At Novum Medical Products, our cribs and bassinets are carefully designed to meet the unique challenges associated with neonatal care. Thanks to their sturdy stainless-steel construction, ergonomic sleeping surfaces and whisper-glide casters, these pediatric furnishings are able to keep a hospital’s youngest patients safe and comfortable at all times. We also offer a number of practical accessories for cribs and bassinets that can further improve patient comfort and make it easier for hospital staff to deliver the best possible pediatric care.
These innovative mattresses use a high-density foam and soft waterproof cover to create a breathable sleeping surface that can be easily cleaned and disinfected between patients. Lifenest® mattresses are ideal for treating premature and critically ill patients in the NICU, and they can even be used during phototherapy sessions thanks to their 100% radiolucent design.
Maternity Bassinet Our aesthetically-pleasing maternity bassinet is constructed from medical-grade laminate and available in several attractive wood finishes. Ideal for neonatal care, this bassinet offers two 9.5” X 16” drawers that can accommodate diapers, blankets, clothing and more. Furthermore, it’s 5” locking casters make it easy to transport newborns with minimal disruption. It also includes a side chart holder and pull-out deck that provides extra work space for nurses.
Our case carts are designed to provide simple, streamlined storage solutions for operating rooms. With three adjustable-height shelves and full-extension slides for easy loading and unloading, these mobile case carts can hold a diverse selection of surgical instruments and equipment. In addition to optimizing operating room efficiency, these case carts can also contribute to infection control and sterilization efforts by keeping all of a surgeon’s equipment contained in one place. Interested in learning more about these or any of the other and furnishings we offer at Novum Medical Products? Browse our products online or give us a call today to speak with a representative