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Choosing the Right Patient Hoist: A Comprehensive Guide for Caregivers and Facilities

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In the realm of patient care, ensuring safe and comfortable transfers is paramount. Patient hoists have emerged as invaluable tools to assist individuals with mobility challenges, preventing injuries for both patients and caregivers. However, with various types of hoists available, selecting the right one can seem daunting.  This comprehensive guide will walk you through the

Why Ceiling Hoists are the Future of Patient Handling

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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

The Hidden Heroes: How Guldmann Ceiling Hoists Benefit Caregivers

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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

Navigating the New Aged Care Quality Standards: Preparing for Excellence with Ceiling Hoists

Aged Care Quality Standards - Ceiling Hoists

In the evolving landscape of aged care, incorporating advanced equipment like ceiling hoists transcends mere installation; it signifies a holistic approach aimed at elevating care quality, ensuring safety, and promoting consumer well-being. This blog explores how the use of ceiling hoists aligns seamlessly with the Aged Care Quality Standards in Australia, contributing to a more

Australian and New Zealand Falls Prevention Society

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Blending Guldmann Rail with Oak Beams – A Stunning Finish

Blending Guldmann Rail with Oak Beams - HLS Healthcare Pty Ltd

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

Dutch care organisation provides all resident rooms with ceiling hoists

SVRZ Care - HLS Healthcare Pty Ltd

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

Patient Lifting Slings: which loop is which?

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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

Ceiling Hoist Systems aligned with Aged Care Quality Standards

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

HLS supports Build Australia Magazine to highlight Changing Places

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HLS Healthcare continue to support and advocate best practice for Changing Places across Australia. As a smart technology healthcare provider, HLS is proud to have installed Changing Places in facilities such as the MCG, Hamer Hall, Melbourne Zoo .. and many more. In our role as the largest official installer of Changing Places in Australia,