AED Programs

While taking care of your loved one, you work hard to create a safe environment. You install grab bars, shower chairs, organize medications and rearrange. All of this work in order to create a safe environment. But, what about at night? Are you as the caregiver, sleeping with one eye open? Are you even sleeping? I’ve been there. A lot of serious falls occur while the patient or loved one tries to get out of bed on their own at night or even during the day. They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. There is something you can do to keep your loved one safe and give you piece of mind. Northwest Health and Safety Inc. is proud to be your source for Patient Safety Alarms from the very simple magnetic pull string alarm to the more advanced 30 resident patient alarms. The options are vast. Choose from chair alarms and sensors to bed alarms, floor mat alarms, wireless motion sensors, nurse call buttons, wireless paging systems and more. All for much less then you would think. We feature patient fall and safety alarms from Smart Caregiver Corporation, a leader in patient fall alarms. Our expert staff can assist you in finding the patient fall alarm or call button that is right for you. We have a large selection of patient fall alarms in stock and can even program more complex alarm systems to meet your needs. We supply a large number of alarms for adult family care homes and care facilities. To learn more about our patient alarms. Visit our retail store in Vancouver, Washington, visit us online www.westcoastmedicalsupply.com or call us at 360-737-8910.

About Northwest Health and Safety Inc.

Northwest Health and Safety Inc. is your local medical supply store serving the needs and wants of residents in Southwest Washington and the Northwest portion of Oregon. We are not your typical medical supply and equipment store. Our retail store in Vancouver, Washington features the finest medical equipment and supplies, low discount prices and fantastic customer service. Are you looking to save even more money? Who isn’t? We feature the largest selection of used medical equipment in the Northwest! Save buckets of money by buying used medical equipment.

Do you have medical equipment that you need fixed or simply need new batteries for your power mobility device? You’ve come to the right place! We offer quality repairs on Hospital Beds, Lift Chairs, Scooters, Power Wheelchairs, Manual Wheelchairs, walkers and much more with the lowest shop rates in town. Call or stop by and let us show you the difference in medical supply stores. Our medical supply store is conveniently located in Vancouver, Washington just minutes from Portland, OR.

1.) How old is it? (This is important to assure that parts are still available)

2.) Was it purchased new?

3.) Is there a warranty? Is the warranty transferrable?

4.) Has any work been done on it? Are there any maintenance or repair records?

5.) What brand is it?

6.) How old are the batteries and when was it charged last?

7.) Are there any know issues presently?

Here are some things to look at:

1.) Overall apperaence

2.) Upholstery

3.) Are there any unusual sounds while operating

4.) Cleanliness (Filthy equipment is usually a good indicator of how well the equipment was taken care of or maintained.)

Things to keep in mind:

• Always be skeptical of the batteries in all mobility equipment. NEVER take anyone’s word about battery condition, regardless of age of the batteries. Assume that the batteries will need to be replaced. This is the case over 90% of the time on private party sales.
• Make sure the equipment fits you properly. Most private party sales are “final” and “as is”.
• New price has nothing to do with used price! It cost over $20,000 new! (This has very little bearing on the used price)
• Off brands are difficult and costly to get parts for.
• Ask if you could have it inspected by a repair technician prior to finalizing the deal

We regularly have customers who have purchased someone elses problem and what appeared to be a good deal, really wasn’t. Use good judgment and ask a lot of questions.

Northwest Health and Safety Inc. also sells used medical equipment from walkers, wheelchairs, hospital beds, scooters, power wheelchairs and more. All of our equipment is inspected by our certified repair technicians to assure it is in good working order. All battery operated equipment is tested to make sure it meets our and manufacture specifications. When used equipment is purchased from Northwest Health and Safety Inc. you can rest assured we got you covered with our lifetime labor for free as long as you own the equipment (non-transferable). We gladly accept credit cards and have delivery and setup options.

Still what to buy private party? That is ok. We offer pre-purchase inspections (fee applies) to check the equipment for any issues prior to purchase. Which could save you a lot of money in the long run. For more information on Used Medical Equipment or repairs contact us at 360-737-8910.

In order to maximize the life of the battery in your mobility scooter or power wheelchair it is important to charge your battery regularly. In general our rule is: If you use it everyday, then charge it everyday. A good method is, before you go to bed plug it in and let it charge overnight 8-14 hours, then unplug it. We have complied a list of do’s and dont’s for charging your power wheelchair or electric scooter.

DO:

• Charge it everyday. If you use it
• Verify that the charger is charging the batteries by checking the lights or gauge on the charger.
• If the mobility device is not being used for a period of time, charge the batteries once a week
• Only use the proper charger that was provided with your power mobility device
• Have your batteries and charger inspected regularly or if you suspect that there is a problem

DON’T:

• Don’t wait for the batteries to become completely dead before charging
• Don’t store the batteries in a low charge state for any period of time
• Don’t leave the mobility device on the charger “ALL” the time
• Don’t use extension cords to plug in charger
• When purchasing new batteries for your scooter of power wheelchair, don’t buy the cheapest. Batteries are not all equal and an authorized medical equipment dealer can help you determine the best brand and right batteries for you.

Signs that you may need new batteries or need to see a repair center

• Mobility device loses power quickly
• Short charge times (When charging the light goes from red to green quickly)
• Decline in range of travel
• Battery indicator shows less than full when recently charged
• *Power surges (may also indicate throttle or speed pot)
• Doesn’t turn on

Northwest Health and Safety Inc is a leading repair center for medical mobility scooters, Power Wheelchairs, Lift Chairs, Hospital Beds and much more. We serve the Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR areas and have a great deal of experience with power mobility batteries. We have a large stock of the most common battery sizes for your mobility scooter and power wheelchair. We proudly sell Interstate brand batteries. Our batteries have a 1 year replacement warranty. Free battery inspection and installation for scooters and wheelchairs brought into to our Vancouver, Washington repair shop. We also offer onsite repair and service within the Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington areas (fee may apply). Northwest Health and Safety Inc is a authorized repair center for leading manufactures.

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