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How to perform calm patient transfers with Vendlet & Lejrelet

Posted on by Frances Baena
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02
Mar

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

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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Vendlet – the joy of tossing and turning in bed – independently!

Posted on by Frances Baena
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04
Nov

A few months ago, a client told me that she tossed and turned all night – and it was the best night sleep she’s ever had.  For many of us, repeatedly turning over in the night can be a sign of restlessness, but for Caitlin and others with a disability – turning over in the

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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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Does the VENDLET Bed Turning System ease the PRESSURE associated with PRESSURE INJURIES?

Posted on by Frances Baena
Pressure Injury - Vendlet V5S
30
Sep

There have been innumerable studies that conclude the prevention and management of pressure injuries in a bedridden patient is multi-factorial and nuanced. Given previous studies by Lindner et al (2016) concluded the VENDLET reduces touch points on the patient, reduces strain on the caregiver and reduces time required for the task, we have long-held the

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Big Problems?  We Have The Answers!

Posted on by Frances Baena
HLS Healthcare Vendlet Patient Repositioning System
26
Aug

In April 2019, HLS received a desperate call for help concerning a bariatric Resident living in a Japara Aged Care Facility in regional Victoria. Tiffany Simpson, National Health & Safety Manager of Japara reached out to us as there were several manual handling challenges for the nurses and care-staff to overcome.  This particular resident weighed

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The Man Who Won’t Roll – A Case Study

Posted on by Frances Baena
30
Jul

According to a Case Study by Melbourne-based Occupational Therapist, Frances Arnold of Yooralla, the Vendlet Turning System was the perfect solution for ‘The Man Who Wouldn’t Roll’. The study centres on Gavin, a 49yo man who had suffered a Spinal Cord Injury together with an Acquired Brain Injury.  He was living in a Supported Accommodation

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