Browse various types of slide sheets from Interweave. Safe patient handling avoids nurses and carers suffering from back injuries by using the right equipment for each situation and patient. The most suitable manual handling aid will differ from patient to patient and type of lift or transfer being attempted.
Manual handling injuries cause musculoskeletal disorders, which is the most common type of occupational ill health in the UK. Back pain, in particular, accounts for approximately 40% of all sick absence in the NHS every year. It is important to find ways to avoid this in professions that are at higher risk of injury, such as manual handling professionals.
At Interweave we supply NHS hospitals, clinics and nursing homes with a wide range of equipment. The most popular are slide sheets, which are available in many sizes. There are many different types of slide sheets available. Slide sheets are either flat, flat with handles or tubular. The type of slide sheet used is determined by the movement and the handlers preference.
We also provide transfer sheets. This type of sheet is used by several nurses or carers moving one patient from one surface to another. Such as from a hospital bed to a trolley for transportation. The transfer sheet with handles is made from a strong and durable fabric.
In each style, we supply a reusable and patient specific option. Reusable slide sheets are growing in popularity as they are a more sustainable choice, they can be washed at high temperatures and reused. Patient specific slide sheets are designed to stay with the patient throughout their stay, to be disposed of after this time. Which is a great option for facilities with no laundry available.
Other equipment and accessories available online includes: repositioning gloves, stocking sliders and bed ladder straps. Explore types of slide sheets from Interweave.
