Safe Work
Programs: Smooth Moves |
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Maxislide Sheets
Key points:
Maxi slide is a sliding system for low friction transfers, useful in lateral patient movement.
The flat sheet design with ergonomic handles provides support in repositioning patients in bed.
It is particularly easy to put in place and remove from underneath the patient. |
Encore Sit to Stand Patient Lift
Key Points:
Enables a single nurse to raise more patients into a standing position comfortably and securely for stress free dressing, toileting and transferring.
Maximum weight limits 420 lbs. |
Maximove Verticle Sling Lift
Key Points:
Patients can be transferred in comfort and repositioned, if required, through 360º for access to bed, chair or wheelchair.
May use reusable slings or disposable slings when needed (contact isolation).
Maximum weight 500 lbs. |
Stedy: Non-powered patient transport device
Key Points:
The ARJO Stedy allows the patient to simply and safely stand themselves, ready for transfers to the toilet, chair or wheelchair, eliminating the need for a hazardous, manual-handling task.
It encourages the patient to participate fully in the transfer, improving circulation, stiffness, breathing, digestion and muscle tone.
Once the patient is standing clear of the chair, the nurse positions the flip down seat supports. This allows the patient to relax and sit comfortably and securely during the transfer. |
Hovermatt: Air transport lateral moving device
Key Points:
Patients can be moved easily with the Hovermatt. Do not push or pull the patient too fast while using the Hovermatt.
No weight limits, but if patient is wider than mattress, use bariatric size mattress.
Secure straps before moving patient.
Never leave a patient unattended when on the Hovermatt. |
Sara Sit to Stand Lift
Key Points:
A battery-powered aid offers handset-controlled raising and lowering of patients
Provides for assisted transfers and toileting without the stress and risk of injury associated with manual handling.
Operation by a single nurse or caregiver.
Maximum weight limits 350 lbs. |
Smooth Moves is a hospital wide initiative designed to decrease staff injury and provide safe patient handling. Patient Handling Policy CL 30-04.02 guides the program. Designated champions, who provide ongoing training and expertise for the unit staff, support smooth Moves at the unit level. To decrease the manual handling of patients, mechanical lifting equipment and patient handling aids are available in patient care areas. Tools to aid the caregiver in the selection of the proper device to safely move, reposition or transfer patients include an initial patient assessment and algorithms.
For questions and assistance regarding safe patient handling or equipment call Occupational Health Clinic at (615) 936-0955.
Patient Handling Policy CL 30-04.02
Unit Equipment:
Guidelines for Equipment Failure:
- Whenever a piece of patient handling equipment becomes inoperable, place a red tag with your unit’s cost center number written on the tag.
- The Apparatus Shop will be notified by the unit clerk or charge nurse by calling 322-2269. Afterwards the Apparatus shop will pick up inoperable equipment from your unit.
- The telephone number (322-2269) is operational 24/7. However pick-up will be the next Apparatus Shop working day. Please follow the phone message prompts for nights and weekends.
- Please refer to VOHC/Smooth Moves Web site to locate equipment to borrow until repairs are completed.
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Initial Patient Assessment (Smooth Moves will soon be part of HED for assessment and documentation)
Algorithms (coming soon to HED)
Infection Control & Laundry tips
Champions
Guidelines for selecting unit champions
Champion's Role and Responsibilities
List of unit champions
Return Documentation Check Off
HoverMatt
MaxiMove
MaxiSlides
Sara 3000
Sara Plus
Stedy
Tempo
Smooth Moves FAQ
Contact us regarding Smooth Moves |
