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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Cooking and the ability to eat is a fundamental need, most kitchens aren’t properly designed for wheelchairs or people that are handicapped which sacrifices independence and safety. Over the past 25 years, we have acquired comprehensive knowledge and experience in the development of flexible, height-adjustable kitchen systems. In this article, we’ll be explaining what is
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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
Specialist Disability Accommodation
Everything You Need to Know About NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)
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The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) – part of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) – administers the Specialist Disability Accommodation program, which aids approved individuals in the support of certain living expenses. Those living with extremely limited physical capabilities can take advantage of support provided by the SDA through a network of aged care
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For many patients or elderly people who are bedridden patient positioning aids are a necessity for their day to day life. For these individuals that require assistance with turning or repositioning while laying down, an integrated on-bed positioning system like the Vendlet V5+ is an excellent option. This unique positioning solution allows for carers to
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Fall prevention equipment is one of the most important avenues an aged care home can invest in when it comes to providing safety and support to someone at risk of falling. The Elsi Smart Floor Monitoring System is a system available from HLS Healthcare that is proven to help reduce and detect falls in care
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Improper moving and handling techniques do not only cause discomfort to the patient but can also lead to serious injuries for carers. Whether you’re a caregiver in the home or at work, it’s important to ensure that you have the education and tools that you need to get through each day safely. Patient Handling With
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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
Elsi Smart Floor, Media Articles, Scalabrini Village
HLS Healthcare’s Installation of Elsi Smart Floor at Scalabrini Village Mentioned in Australian Ageing Agenda
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HLS Healthcare was recently mentioned in the Australian Ageing Agenda magazine in relation to our installation of both our Guldmann Ceiling Hoist Solutions and our Elsi Smart Floor Solution at Scalabrini Aged Care Village. — Through a unique partnership with HLS Healthcare, Hansen Yuncken & Scalabrini Aged Care Village – a residential aged care community
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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