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
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How to Purchase the Best Ceiling Hoist System for Your Healthcare Facility Sometimes, when you’re shopping for healthcare equipment, you’ll know exactly what you need to improve the lives of your patients. There are times when you may need additional guidance, like when making the decision as to the best ceiling hoist system. To give
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Stand Up Hoist Standing hoists also called mobile hoists are indispensable tools for many healthcare providers due to their portability. As well as functional for a lot of healthcare facilities the standing hoist offers a comfortable patient handling solution. Great for both the person needing assistance and the carer. To get the most out of
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The Ultimate Guide to Selecting Medical Equipment To help you in making your medical equipment decision, we have laid out for you the ultimate guide to selecting disability equipment suppliers. These tips can help you in your efforts to make patients more comfortable and to reduce the risk of strain for those who care for
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Stand Up Hoist For many elderly or disabled patients, moving from a lying to standing position requires assistance from carers. In many cases, the carer providing 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
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The right ceiling hoist and walking sling 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 programs too. Ceiling hoists safely and securely hold patients aloft so that they have
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A ceiling hoist system is often the most comfortable and effective way to lift and move people. Mounting the lifting device on the ceiling frees up floor space and makes it much easier to get around. A ceiling hoist system saves you both time and resources because everything you need for lifting or moving is
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Hoists and slings are some of the most valuable tools in the moving and handling arena. These crucial tools aren’t just there to make the lives and jobs of care providers easier. With the right sling or hoist, you can also improve the comfort of your patients, maintain their dignity during complex transfers, and help
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Ceiling hoists are unique in their ability to provide carers, nurses and end-users alike with a range of advantages and conveniences in any care setting. Whether you’re looking after a disabled or elderly individual at home, or you’re searching for a way to improve the security and comfort of your care facility, it’s important to
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Do you think it’s about time you installed a wheelchair lift in your home or hospital? If so, there’s a good chance that you’re currently asking several questions about how you can choose the right model, and ensure it’s installed with safety in mind. A wheelchair lift can be a powerful accessory for someone with