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
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
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
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
Across the world, healthcare providers are facing similar challenges. Today’s care providers need to determine how they can offer state-of-the-art healthcare to a growing population of older individuals. At the same time, it’s important to make sure that the healthcare environment is attractive to young academics. Fortunately, companies like VENDLET are investing in strategies for
Resident repositioning is a common practice in the healthcare or senior care environment. Residents need to regularly move from one location to another, whether it’s for hygiene and treatment reasons, to reduce the risk of bedsores, or simply for comfort. Unfortunately, moving people with mobility issues isn’t always an easy process. Often, the experience is
Method and scope of the project The aim of the project was to evaluate the effects of mechanic transfer systems in order to understand when and how best to use them. The project was done in collaboration with four Danish municipalities from January 2016 to March 2018. Data was collected through interviews, questionnaires and time
Medical Bed Accessories In 2008 the Dutch Occupational Therapist Josien Boomgaard and specialist in ergonomy Nico Knibbe have made a case study on the use of the VENDLET HC-2 turning system. The VENDLET HC-2 turning system was implemented with five clients and the result of the implementation of the system is described in a study.
A recent study from the University of Ghent in Belgium shows no correlation between the development of pressure ulcers and the use of VENDLET V5S. Using VENDLET V5S for repositioning is on the contrary associated with maintaining the client’s skin integrity better than manual methods. The study also showed that using VENDLET V5S resulted in
A project from Hillerød Municipality in Denmark shows that the implementation of the VENDLET turning bed for moving and handling can improve the employees’ work health and safety and at the same time increase the quality of care for clients. The project explored how the VENDLET, could streamline the employees’ workflows, create better workplace health
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