In the demanding environments of hospitals, aged care facilities, and rehabilitation centers, the physical demands of patient handling are ever-present. The traditional methods of manually lifting and transferring patients, while seemingly essential, have long posed significant challenges. These tasks place a heavy burden on caregivers, often leading to chronic back pain, musculoskeletal disorders, and even
In the realm of caregiving, the welfare of both patients and caregivers is of utmost importance. While much attention is rightfully given to the well-being of those under care, it’s crucial to acknowledge the vital role of caregivers and the significance of supporting their health and safety. One groundbreaking solution that has transformed the caregiving
In the demanding world of caregiving, where the well-being of both residents and staff is paramount, innovations like Elma™ Smart Detection are revolutionising the landscape. This cutting-edge technology is not just about monitoring; it’s about empowering caregivers, enhancing resident safety, and ultimately improving the overall quality of care. Data-Driven Insights for Proactive Care: Elma™ Smart
In the dynamic landscape of aged care, the implementation of advanced technologies such as the Elma Smart Detection transcends mere adoption; it represents a holistic approach committed to enhancing care quality, ensuring safety, and nurturing the overall well-being of consumers. This blog explores the seamless alignment of the Elma Smart Detection with the Aged Care
This completed project goes to show what can be achieved with the Guldmann ceiling hoist system. Primary rails were recessed into Oak Beams, with the traverse rail being clad in 3mm Oak-effect laminate to match, giving the impression that the traverse rail was part of the Oak structure of the house and making the system
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Dutch care organisation provides all resident rooms with ceiling hoists
SVRZ, a care organisation for the elderly in the Netherlands, has equipped all 1.450 resident rooms with ceiling hoist systems. What started with the construction of the new care facility Redoute in Sas van Gent culminated in a huge project in which all SVRZ employees and clients would experience the benefits of a ceiling hoist
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Patient Lifting Slings: which loop is which?
Patient lifting is a common daily task in most healthcare institutions but you may be surprised to hear that some care staff are not fully aware of all the features a sling enables. The most common connection point seen on the straps of a sling is a fabric loop, which is wound onto a lifting
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How to perform calm patient transfers with Vendlet & Lejrelet
As you probably know, VENDLET can easily be used for clients that are anxious or uneasy during transfers. This might be clients with cognitive challenges, that make it difficult for them to understand what is going on. In these cases, VENDLET in itself already has a calming effect. However, for severely uneasy or anxious clients, who might
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Ceiling Hoist Systems aligned with Aged Care Quality Standards
HLS Healthcare recently underwent an independent assessment of the flagship Guldmann Ceiling Hoist range, and how the product aligns with the current Australian Aged Care Quality Standards. The results can be viewed here, but in summary a correlation between 6 of the 8 standards have been identified. An amazing result. I speak regularly with Victorian