Repositioning and Lateral Transfer Products Compiled by Workplace Health & Safety

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1 MECHANICAL LIFT SLINGS Waverly Glen Ceiling Lift Repositioning Sling Used with ceiling lift to reposition patient in bed: move to head of bed, side of bed, and turning. Sling stays on bed under patient, may use sheet or slider drawsheet on top of sling for patient comfort. Provides head to ankle level of support. Smooth nylon fabric Available in two sizes, select smaller size for small to average sized patients only; larger size fits all blue mesh repositioning sling available which allows increased air flow more appropriate choice on specialty mattresses Supplier: Angel Accessibility Solutions Ph: or Fax: Web Site: Product # IHA Item# Product # (solid green) IHA Item# Product # (blue mesh) IHA item# refer to Waverley Glen sling order form for full list of options available

2 LOW-FRICTION SLIDER TUBES GENERAL Facilitates multidirectional movement of patient in bed for turns, to the side of the bed, or boost up in bed Slider drawsheet on top serves as a handhold if needed Place under patient by rolling side-to-side, aim to position under main/heaviest points of contact. Easy removal using pull through of underside layer. MUST be removed following use UNLESS exceptions made by rehab personnel and directions for safe use are documented and communicated clearly. Cleaning: machine washable, or spray and wipe with sterilization solution. Arjo MaxiTube Repositioning and Lateral Transfer Products SINGLE FLATSHEET SLIDERS Orange colour and available in two sizes: small (Maxitube) and large (Maxitube Special) large size recommended used primarily in Home & Community Care Supplier: Arjo Canada - Contact: Linda Matas linda.matas@arjo.ca Web Site: NSA0600 Small IHA Item# NSAV5030-Large IHA Item# Arjo MaxiSlide Available in 2 sizes that can be used as a flat sheet, or folded to make slider tube (2-low friction surfaces together) facilitates placement of ceiling lift positioning sling without the need to turn the patient side to side Maxislide: Burgundy Colour; CD-Rom Guide Double Width Maxislide: Dark Orange in Colour Supplier: Arjo Canada - Contact: Linda Matas linda.matas@arjo.ca Web Site: Maxislide NSA0500 IHA Item# Double Width NSA7000 IHA Item#

3 LOW-FRICTION SLIDER SHEETS GENERAL : Facilitates multidirectional movement of patient in bed for turns, up the bed, and to the side. Slider sheets are intended to remain on the bed; do not require removal following reposition. Tuck side edges of draw sheet under mattress to stabilize when not in use. Draw sheet provides support to patient from head/shoulder level to approximately knee level. Options shown below; assess patient s bed mobility status to determine appropriate combination Cleaning: machine washable as standard laundry linens MIP Slider Sheet System white poly/cotton slider draw sheet with blue low friction undersurface fitted slider bottom sheet with center panel of low friction microfiber significantly decreases effort required in repositioning when used together as a system system not recommended for agitated, restless patients Supplier: M.I.P. Healthcare Textiles - Contact: Tom Frame Ph: loc tframe@mip.ca Web Site: Option: patients can be positioned directly on slider bottom sheet most appropriate for patients who have some degree of mobility to increase their level of independence soaker pad can be used to reposition ONLY WHEN used on a low-friction slider bottom sheet soaker pad with slider bottom sheet may be used with agitated restless patients IHA Item# PTD-45 **WHS Dept. not recommending individual facility purchases at this time in process of standardizing Option: helpful for small patients only offers the least amount of benefit to the worker in reducing the force required to reposition a patient

4 ONE-WAY SLIDES GENERAL : Products are designed to move one way only, i.e. in the direction of the arrow, usually to the back of the chair; deters sliding forward CAUTION: due to effects of shearing associated with nonslide feature, a limit of approx. three hours maximum is recommended to maintain skin integrity individual assessment is recommended RoMedic One Way Slide Velour outside, double layer (tube) (VC# 2070) Polyester and nylon IHA Item # One Size only: [18 X 20 Supplier: Medichair LATERAL TRANSFER SLIDERS GENERAL : Use with transfer or sliding board OPTIONAL Board may be necessary if rails or gap are concerns for patient comfort/safety Arjo MaxiTransfer Tubular Ideal for lateral transfers Blue Can be removed without rolling patient reach inside of tube from foot end and grasp bottom layer. Hold firmly and pull (walk NSA0700 IHA Item# backwards) using a hand over hand grasp 77" length, 17" diameter Supplier: Arjo Canada Contact: Linda Matas linda.matas@arjo.ca website: www,arjo.ca

5 AIR TRANSFER MATS HoverMatt Used for lateral transfers between bed and stretcher e.g. heavy patients, fractured hips, trauma cases Can be patient specific for duration of care e.g. Emerg. Diagnostics OR PAR unit No load limit - useful for handling the bariatric patient Uses air supply to hover mattress above bed Two part system (mat and vacuum unit) Can remain under patient Requires minimal manual effort to complete transfer Storage/transport cart available ½ length Matts available e.g. cystoscopy, gynecology, maternity Supplier: Angel Accessibility Solutions Ph: or info@angelsolutions.com Website: Consult with supplier for mattress and air supply options Manufacturer: HoverJack can be raised to variable heights as there are 4 separate air chambers useful for transfer from floor to stretcher or bed with regular HoverMatt placed on top. Consult with supplier for mattress and air supply options