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Cert No. 2462/00

ROLLER SLIDE SHEET Safe and Easy Movement

Made to the highest standards for ultimate durability

Safe and easy movement of patients/clients whilst in bed or in a chair, removing the need to lift

Reduces/removes the effects of friction on skin Turning patients/clients whilst lying or sitting in

bed Safe transfer of patients/clients from bed to trol-

ley with the aid of a transfer board Rotate patients/clients into and from the prone

position ‘Long term’ repositioning—no need for removal

after repositioning providing safety measures are in place

Available in washable and patient specific Product training service available

Please don’t forget: Please use in accordance with your organisations policies and

procedures Appropriate use of moving and handling equipment reduces

the risk or injury/damage Products must be maintained/cleaned in accordance with

guidelines to prevent cross-contamination/cross-infection

Low friction inner fabric

Washable model

ROLLER SLIDE SHEET Assessment Notes: Advised wash temperature 74˚C Can be safely autoclaved or chemically sterilised Machine techniques designed to aid infection control measures No need to remove during x-ray procedures Material specifically provided and manufactured

for medical use Care must be taken to avoid slip hazards on floors Sheets not to be left near exposed/naked flames Always ensure that the patient cannot reasonably

be moved without assistance and that this is the most appropriate equipment for the task.

Used by: The patient/client unassisted The patient/client assisted Paramedic/Emergency Services Community-based staff General Ward staff Nursing and Residential Home staff Theatres and Radiology staff

* Due to our policy of continuous development, all sizes are approximate and products are subject to

change without prior notice.

Good Practice Points: 1. Make sure that the brakes are on the bed/trolley

before commencing a movement. 2. Make sure that the sheet is inserted correctly and

that the inner slippy surface is inside (not outside). This can be confirmed by rubbing the sheet be-tween both palms before insertion. Also, the prod-uct label and stitching should be on the outside so as to maximise the frictionless quality of the sheet.

3. Insert the sheet by either ‘log-rolling’ the patient/client to one side (or top or bottom) or by asking the client to assist by gently lifting their bottom off the bed. This is the same technique for any inser-tion.

4. Wherever possible, ask/help the patient/client to help themselves.

5. Remove the sheet by inserting your hand between both layers of the roller slide sheet and invert by withdrawing the furthest bottom edge through the middle of the sheet. This effectively ‘peels’ the sheet out without creating any shearing effects.

Washing/Cleaning Instructions: The washable models can be washed at 74˚C. Ei-ther drip dry or tumble dry on a low/medium heat. They can also be autoclaved. Do not iron. Do not use chlorine bleach.

Moving patients up and down beds and/

or trolleys

Rotating patients in a sitting position

Turning configuration (TGS) for easy turning

of patients

Patient Specific Model

Low friction inner fabric Our roller slide sheets are available

in any size that you require. For our standard sizes, and for advice on the best size and type of sheet to suit your needs, please call our

Customer Service Team on +44 (0)1588 640144

Hospital Direct Units 3 & 4 The Green

Clun, Shropshire SY7 8LG

Tel: +44 (0)1588 640144 Fax: +44 (0)1588 640661

Email: customerservices@hospitaldirectinternational.co.uk

www.patient-handling.com