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- HealthCare Wide Hazards Module -
Ergonomics: Ergonomic Equipment
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Mechanical Lift Equipment - Patient Transfer Systems |
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Over-head Lift Tract System |
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Bathing Cabinet |
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Adjustable Tub |
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Sit-Stand wheelchairs enable patients/residents
to stand easily and can be used independently or with the help of a healthcare
worker.
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The use of lateral transfer devices could eliminate the
risks and costs of back injury caused by lifting patients/residents
during lateral transfer procedures.
- assembling multiple staff members to lift patients/residentsfor lateral transfers won't be necessary
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Device allows a single person staff to mechanically
reposition a patient/residents by pulling the sheet
under the resident/patient with the use of a mechanical crank. Mechanical
advantage replaces multiple staff in the repositioning process.
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Roller sheets: Roller sheets are
constructed of low-friction fabrics that glide over themselves during a patient/residents
transfer. They are used to reposition patient/residents
in bed and facilitate independent positioning.
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Slip sheets: Help to reduce friction while laterally transferring
patients/residents or repositioning patients/residents
in bed and reduce the force workers need to exert to move the patient/residents.
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Height-adjustable Electric Beds:
Have height controls to allow for easy transfers from bed height to
wheelchair height. These beds can be kept low to the ground for patient/residents
safety and then raised up for interaction with staff.
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Gait belt: A gait belt
with handles can be used during ambulation, during a stand pivot
transfer, guiding a patient/residents along
a transfer board and during seated transfers.
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- Some newer versions of sliding boards have devices that allow the resident to slide easily along the board without tissue damage and
with no lifting involved.
- The friction of the movement is borne by the sliding board, not the patients/residents skin. These devices are very useful for difficult
transfers like car to wheelchair.
- This type of sliding board protects against back injuries, brachial plexus injuries and conditions which can cause pressure sores.
- Sliding boards are generally used in conjunction with gait belts.
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Pivot Discs: Transfer disk used for standing and seated pivot transfers.
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