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1 PRODUCT CATALOG 2017 A. ISOSIGN B. ISOPLUS C. ISOCOMPLETE D. ISOLATION PRECAUTION SIGNS 8.5 x 11 E. ISO - ACCESSORY SIGN F. ISOSIGN 6.0 G. BLACK SIGN BACK OPTION

2 A. IsoSign is the base signage solution, and is a great addition to your current facility if you already have the proper signage or are just wanting that additional element of effective communication for your staff. It is an x7.5 multi-insert sign frame which includes up to FIVE isolation precaution inserts. You can choose from our standard inserts or have us design to your specific needs.

3 B. ISOPLUS is a great solution if you already have ADA compliant room numbers with braille to match. ISOPLUS provides isolation precaution inserts and offers a second slot for risk management/patient information inserts. It is an x7.5 Multi-insert sign frame which includes up to FIVE isolation precaution inserts and up to FIVE risk management inserts with color coded tabs. You can choose from our standard inserts or have us design to your specific needs.

4 C. IsoComplete is the complete patient room signage solution. It provides everything you need for clear communication and risk management. It is a 13 ½ x 8 ¼ multi-insert sign frame which includes a large slot for up to FIVE isolation precaution inserts and a second, smaller slot, for up to FIVE risk management inserts. The IsoComplete includes ADA compliant room number with braille and also offers a space to showcase your brand / logo. You can choose from our standard inserts or have us design to your specific needs.

5 D. ISOLATION PRECAUTION SIGNS 8.5 x 11 ISOSIGN is now offering for sale our Isolation Precaution Designs in an 8.5 x 11 dual-sided UV printed sign on our insert material, durable styrene. These signs can be easily cleaned with bleach wipes. They come in packs of 10. Custom Sizes and/or Designs are available. Vertical formats are also available. We can also print for your facility any state required Infection Prevention Signage such as North Carolina s SPICE program or Washington State Hospital Association standardization Project. info@theisosign.com

6 E. ISO - ACCESSORY SIGN ISOSIGN is proud to introduce a new design, the ISO ACCESSORY SIGN. The ISO-Accessory Sign has a changeable insert to keep your facility s patients, visitors, and personnel informed with custom messages. The accessory on this sign is the Face Mask Holder. It acts as a permanent storage and easy access to a face mask. When one reaches for a face mask they will be informed with the message above the holder.

7 DROPLET 0046_F_L theisosign.com 0046_E_L theisosign.com 0046_D_L theisosign.com 0046_C_L theisosign.com F. ISOSIGN 6.0 Dedicated equipment preferred / Disinfect equipment upon removal from room room from removal upon equipment Disinfect / preferred equipment Dedicated Surgical mask as needed for body fluid splash risk patient or their environment 3 within required mask Surgical Eye protection when needed VISITORS PLEASE ASK NURSING STAFF FOR IN soap & water before entering, a sanitiz alcohol with hands Clean Gown and gloves for contact wit Clean hands with alcohol sanitizer or soap & water before entering, and Transport patient in clean linens, diapered if incontinent Transport patient in clean linens patient transportation Limit patient transportation Limit Assist patient with hand hygiene Surgical mask on patient required *Always use soap and water before exiting room Transport patient in clean linens, diapered if incontinent N 95 mask or positive pressure respirator or patient with contact for gloves and Gown Surgical mask on patient required for transport hygiene hand water and soap with patient Assist Assist patient with hand hygiene linens clean in patient Transport Assist patient with hand hygiene Limit patient transportation VISITORS PLEASE ASK NURSING STAFF FOR INSTRUCTIONS Clean hands with alcohol sanitizer or Limit patient transportation CONTACT ENTERIC PRECAUTIONS AIRBORNE CONTACT Dedicated equipment preferred / Disinfect equipment upon r Clean with Bleach product only room exiting room exiting exiting room before entering, and soap & water room enter to their environment Clean hands with alcohol sanitizer or soap and water before entering room Health care staff: Private room with Negative Air Pressure with door closed Visitors: Room Preferred Private Surgical mask required to visit The 6.0 version of ISOSIGN was developed due to the lack of wall space outside patient s rooms in some of our client s hospitals. This slimmer version of ISO- SIGN is only 6 in width compared to the original ISOSIGN version measuring 7 3/4 wide. The 6.0 comes in Complete, Plus, and Isosign.

8 G. BLACK SIGN BACK OPTION Now we have a slick black sign back option for ISOSIGN that you can choose instead of our standard white sign back. This will make your returns or sides of the sign the color of the sign back. Other colored sign backs are available on request. We can even do custom colored sign backs!!

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