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The ergonomic effects on caregivers when transporting patients in hospital beds
Transporting patients on hospital beds is an ergonomically high risk activity for caregivers. However, the use of powered assisted beds can have a positive impact on their work lives. Read an extract from 'A case for powered bed transport' whitepaper
What technologies are used to aid caregivers in transporting patients on hospital beds?
There are different types of power assisted transport technologies used with hospital beds that help caregivers reduce effort in transporting patients throughout the facility.
Minuet 2
Designed for use in residential and convalescent homes and private residences, our range of Minuet 2 community beds provides a real solution for independent living.
Sara Plus standing sling
The Sara Plus standing sling in conjunction with the lift supports the patient through active standing transfer and rehabilitation activities by enabling a single caregiver/therapist to facilitate.
Sara Flex seated transfer sling
The Sara Flex seated transfer sling can provide additional support if required during transfer and supports the patient/resident if they were to sit or in case their standing ability reduces during the transfer.
Sara clip standing sling - flat
The Sara clip standing sling - flat in conjunction with the lift enables a single caregiver to assist a patient or resident from a seated to a standing position, in one natural movement. This sling has a more narrow design compared to the Sara Flex standing sling.
Sara Flex standing sling
The Sara Flex standing sling in conjunction with the lift enables a single caregiver to assist a patient or resident from a seated to a standing position, in one natural movement.
Sara Plus disposable standing sling
The Sara Plus disposable standing sling in conjunction with the lift supports the patient through active standing transfer and rehabilitation activities by enabling a single caregiver/therapist to facilitate. It supports infection prevention and safe patient handling routines.
Walker
Walker provides the support for taking that first step – for both patient or resident and physiotherapist.
Airpal launderable transfer mattress
With the AirPal launderable transfer mattress you can transfer patients from one surface to another and reposition within the bed safely, comfortably and efficiently.
Sara Plus wipeable standing sling
The Sara Plus wipeable standing sling in conjunction with the lift supports the patient through active standing transfer and rehabilitation activities by enabling a single caregiver/therapist to facilitate. Completely wipeable with no stitching, it can be wiped between patients or residents. The sling design helps to reduce the cross contamination risks associated with shared patient handling devices with no laundering requirement.