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Blending Guldmann Rail with Oak Beams – A Stunning Finish

Posted on by Frances Baena
Blending Guldmann Rail with Oak Beams - HLS Healthcare Pty Ltd
08
Aug

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

Posted on by Frances Baena
SVRZ Care - HLS Healthcare Pty Ltd
25
Mar

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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Ceiling Hoist Systems aligned with Aged Care Quality Standards

Posted on by Frances Baena
Ceiling Hoist Systems aligned with Aged Care Quality Standards
12
Nov

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

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Value, safety and responsible care – why ceiling hoists make sense

Posted on by Frances Baena
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02
Oct

With the ever-increasing pressure to improve levels of care whilst finding a balance between value with funding, hospitals and aged care facilities need to look towards understanding the smarter solution for both staff and patients/residents. To this end, ceiling hoist systems are the global standard for care; especially as hospitals and aged care facilities introduce

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Why is HLS Healthcare the safer solution for SDA?

Posted on by Frances Baena
SDA Blog HLS Healthcare
08
Sep

Most of us in the healthcare industry know what SDA is. However as we complete more SDA projects, here at HLS we have become increasingly aware of how much confusion there is around what the ‘right’ solution is. As we know, the Specialist Disability Accommodation program comprises a need to provide assistive technology and equipment.

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One thing is for sure – not all Fall Detection systems are the same

Posted on by Frances Baena
Blog Banner template HLS Healthcare Elsi Smart Floor
27
Aug

Technology in healthcare seems to advance at light speed. As providers look to improve efficiencies and reduce costs one thing is for sure – not all fall detection solutions are the same. Why? Let’s take a look… In the Aged Care industry, there are many different solutions. There are sensors positioned in the corners of

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Can I please have an extra 10cm with that burger thanks?

Posted on by Frances Baena
4Single Table system
25
Aug

On the way home from our recent holiday across regional NSW, my wife and I decided to stop off in the little town of Lithgow for lunch before heading homeward bound. We found a lovely little café in the heart of Lithgow. When we entered the café there was a lovely husband and wife couple

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Manual Handling and ‘Best Practice’

Posted on by Frances Baena
27
May

When it comes to Manual Handling, does “Best Practice” simply mean more staff to ease the load?  Not necessarily. In a world of increased bariatric presence in our Hospitals and Aged Care facilities, we have to work smarter not harder, particularly as securing funding for extra staff is a perpetual conundrum. The Vendlet Bed Turning

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How to Lift Someone Safely and Easily

Posted on by Melissa Stehr
30
Jun

The moving and handling of vulnerable people is something that takes place frequently in a care environment. Although picking someone up after they trip or helping them to get out of bed might not seem dangerous at first, these simple actions can cause serious injuries when not handled correctly. Improper moving and handling not only

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