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Ceiling Tracks & Lifts
In this issue:
- Portable & Permanent Ceiling Track Options
- SelfCare's Ceiling Track Specialist
- Selecting a Ceiling Track - Safe & Easy Patient Transfers
- Floor Lift Sell off - Back Up Solutions at a great price
- MaxiSky Product Feature
- Jan 2013 - Lift chairs subject to GST/HST - how to avoid taxes
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Greetings!
Safety is always our primary concern - for both the client and the caregiver. Ceiling track lifts are a great example of a win-win. Using a ceiling track makes life easier for the client and the caregiver. In a recent study by WorkSafeBC, injuries dropped by 22% as a result of the use of ceiling tracks!
The most common reason caregivers cited for not using ceiling lifts was "Not having enough lifts". Our objective is to make it easy, quick and affordable for power lifts to be used by all caregivers.
In this issue, we introduce Monty Pownall, SelfCare's Ceiling Track Specialist. We provide an overview of our Ceiling Track Program, and update you on a few floor lifts that are on sale. We also fill you in on the new regulation of applying GST/HST to lift chairs.
At the beginning of January, we compiled a list of all the Reference Sheets and Product Features provided in 2012. We realize it makes this enewsletter very long... but, for ease of reference, we added the list to the bottom in case you missed the earlier enewsletter.
Please contact us at any time if you have any comments, questions or topics you want covered by an inservice by emailing kim.mackie@selfcarehome.com.
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Leading with Experience - Spotlight on Monty Pownall, Ceiling Track Specialist, Seating & Mobility Consultant
 Monty Pownall joined SelfCare in May 2008 with responsibility as the Senior Technician for the new Surrey location. With a strong background in electronics and customer service, Monty quickly built a reputation as a problem solver for assessing ceiling tracks and ramping installations for our Fraser Valley clients. Monty is an ArjoHuntleigh (BHM) certified ceiling track installer and has attended extensive power, seating and wheelchair courses. He has excellent product knowledge of all types of medical equipment.
As SelfCare's Ceiling Track Specialist, Monty can provide track assessments and lead our installation team to provide quick installations of ceiling tracks throughout the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley. For assessments or information please contact him and he will help you with any questions you may have.
e: monty.pownall@selfcarehome.com
t: 604-872-5800
> Monty's Contact Sheet
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Ceiling Track Purchase Program
 SelfCare's Ceiling Track Purchase Program includes the Easytrack 2 post system, the Easytrack FS, and permanent ceiling tracks with either the V3 or MaxiSky 440 power units.
Flexibility is the key to meeting the needs of our clients and our options include purchase packages, monthly rentals or payment plans.
SelfCare provides FREE in home assessments, and has years of experience installing portable and permanent tracks.
Give us a call to find out more.
> Ceiling Track Purchase Program
> How to Select a Ceiling Track
> Maxi Sky 440 Product Feature and on SelfCare's website
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Floor Lift Sell Off
 The Reliant Floor Lift by Invacare has a proven track record as a reliable product that just keeps going. With the increase in the use of portable ceiling tracks and lifts, we have rental stock that we are looking to pass on to a new home for $1500 each. We have lots of the RPA 450s (passive, full body lifts) but only one of the RPS 350 (active, sit to stand lift).
> Floor Lift Sell Off Info Sheet
We also have a selection of demo slings for these lifts that could be purchased at a discount.
Please contact your SelfCare Seating & Mobility Consultant or any of our locations for details.
Still need to rent a floor lift? Yes, we are still keeping some RPA 450s and RPS 350s in our rental pool.
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Avoiding GST/HST on Lift Chairs
 Effective January 2013, lift chairs will be taxable for GST/HST.
However, no tax is charged if the client has a Written Order from a health care professional.
It is important to note that: "The condition may be the result of an injury or a neuromuscular disorder such as muscular dystrophy or multiple sclerosis, or may result from conditions such as cerebral palsy, paraplegia, amputation, pulmonary disease, heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, and back disorders."
SelfCare has produced a simple form for health care professionals to fill in and send to us so that your client's purchase does not have GST or HST added to the price.
> Application of GST/HST to Lift Chairs Form
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Reference Sheets & Product Features from 2012
2012 feels like it sprinted past... We sent to you a lot of information last year to help you have a better sense of what is available - and realize that some of it may have gone whizzing by as well. Here is a list of 2012 Reference Sheet and Product Features.
Mobility
WheelchairsScooters Walkers Ramps Batteries Bath Safety
Bath Seats / Transfer Devices Photo Reference Sheets
Home Care
Lifts Shower Commodes / Commodes Mattresses Heels & Hands OtherIf you would like a set of colour copies, just email kim.mackie@selfcarehome.com with your name and a location where they can be dropped off. You can download the list here for easy printing.
Note: These reference sheets can all be accessed from the Health Care Professionals login area. Not sure what this is? Scroll down to read about it and then email Kim to gain access.
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Upcoming Events
A list of 2013 events is coming soon.
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Contact SelfCare
YES, ...you can reply to this e-mail. It will reach a person. How refreshing! Or call us at 604-872-5800. Need information on a specific product or want to demo a wheelchair? Contact a Seating & Mobility Consultant. |
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