The Right Equipment for Proper Manual Handling in a Healthcare Setup
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In a healthcare setup like a hospital, support workers need to provide support to some patients at times. And to handle those with restricted mobility, it is essential for workers to use safe guidelines and techniques for manual handling. Besides, certain tools and equipment also help healthcare workers deliver proper manual handling.
Mobile Hoists
These hosts make it easy to lift and reposition a patient and can be used anywhere. These are portable and mobile tools that one can combine with other mobility tools such as slings and stretchers. Thus, mobile hoists help simplify various activities like facilitating the transfer, getting out of bed, dressing, etc.
Slide Sheets
Also known as sliding sheets, these pieces of equipment help transfer people from chairs or stretchers into beds. They are also used popularly to help people change positions and stay comfortable. By eliminating rubbing and lightening the staff’s loading, enabling the safe and soft transfer of patients.
Transfer Belts
This is an overhead hoist that connects to a ceiling-mounted track. Transfer belts help medical professionals and caregivers transfer patients across locations or help them elevate them from slings to get them out of bed. Ceiling hoists can be used in various places including private homes, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals.
Stretchers
Popular equipment at nursing homes and hospitals, stretchers facilitate moving patients lying down. They also enable patients to shower in privacy.
And there’s a lot more on the list. You can learn about all such tools and their use with a manual handling awareness course.