Are your hoists safe enough? WorkSafe Victoria recently published crucial safety advice for companies using wand-assisted and portable hoists. The article emerged after one resident at an aged care facility suffered a fatal injury when falling from a portable ceiling hoist. Reducing the Risks with Portable Ceiling Hoists Business leaders in aged care and rehabilitation […]
Category Archives: Ceiling Hoist Solutions
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Jan
Jan
Sometimes, when you’re shopping for healthcare equipment, you’ll know exactly what you need to improve the lives of your patients and clients. However, there are times when you may need additional guidance from someone who understands the market, like when making the decision as to the best ceiling hoist system for your healthcare facility. To […]
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Jan
Jan
Ceiling hoist systems can be used in numerous ways to assist with patient relocation, movement, and comfort. The many different attachments available from HLS Healthcare’s manufacturing partners work synergistically with the main ceiling hoist system to offer unmatched flexibility and adaptability in its use. Because of the broad array of ceiling hoist use options available […]
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Nov
Nov
Standing hoists – also called mobile hoists – are indispensable tools for many healthcare providers due to their portability and utility in helping with patient comfort. To get the most out of a standing hoist, it helps to understand why they’re used, how they’re used, and what separates them from alternative solutions like ceiling hoists […]
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Oct
Oct
When elderly or infirm patients need to be relocated, utilising a hoist track system across multiple rooms can help. This accessibility technology is available now from HLS Healthcare, and the benefits can be realised immediately. These benefits include increased patient comfort, reduced risk of strain injury for carers, and a more efficient overall facility operation. […]
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Oct
Oct
For many patients or elderly people who are recovering from injury or surgery, ceiling hoists can be a truly beneficial tool on the road to rehabilitation. There are dozens of sling and hoist implement varieties available, with styles and sizes that are suitable for virtually every situation. There are even slings that are specific for […]
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Sep
Sep
Everything You Need to Know about Using Hoists in an Operating Room The working environment in an operating theatre is often high stress, with a combination of precise work processes and limitations on available space. As patients in operating theatres are generally under the influence of painkillers and/or anaesthetics, they are rarely capable of providing any […]
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Aug
Aug
For many elderly or disabled patients, moving from a laying to standing position requires assistance from carers. In many cases, the carer providing the assistance can be placed at risk of injuring him or herself due to lifting strain. This risk can be seriously reduced with the use of a properly installed bed hoist from […]
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Apr
Apr
The fitting of a ceiling lift or disability hoist can improve the accessibility of a school building for people in wheelchairs and children who might have problems with moving around. Moving children manually is risky for both teachers and students; a hoist negates the risk by allowing controlled and safe transfer. The installation of a […]
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Apr
Apr
The right ceiling hoist can be crucial in giving your patients the comfort and support they need when they’re transferred to bedrooms, lounge spaces, and treatment rooms, these solutions can also be a powerful addition to certain recovery programmes too. Ceiling hoists safely and securely hold patients aloft so that they have the confidence to […]
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