Prism Multiglove - low friction support for smooth, safe patient handling.
- Anti-Shear Wearable Aid for Carer-Guided Repositioning - the Prism Multiglove is worn by the carer, with the anti-shear low-friction fabric on the contact surface that interfaces with the resident's skin or clothing during a repositioning movement; when the carer's palm or forearm needs to guide the resident's body during movement - for example, when helping a resident sit up on a profiling bed as the backrest is raised - the Multiglove's low-friction surface reduces the shear force generated between the carer's hand and the resident's skin compared with a bare-hand contact; this reduction in shear protects the resident's skin at the carer-contact zone during the guided movement.
- Assists Sitting-Up on Profiling Beds - a particular use case for the Multiglove is assisting residents into a sitting position as a profiling bed backrest is raised; as the backrest rises, the resident needs to be guided into a sitting posture while the bed surface is moving; the carer's hand placed on the resident's back or shoulder to guide the movement applies a force that generates friction and shear at the skin contact zone; the Multiglove's anti-shear fabric reduces this shear effect during the guided sitting-up movement, protecting skin that may already be at pressure injury risk in a care home population.
- Versatile - Used Independently or Alongside Other Handling Aids - the Multiglove can be used as a standalone repositioning aid or in combination with slide sheets and positioning systems; when used alongside a slide sheet, the Multiglove manages the carer-to-skin contact zone while the slide sheet manages the body-to-mattress friction, providing low-friction conditions at both the contact surfaces involved in a repositioning movement; the compact wearable design means it does not occupy any bed space or require dedicated storage.
- MHOR 1992 - Compact Low-Friction Aid - NCL-2002ACCPM-MGLOVE - the Multiglove is a handling aid that contributes to MHOR 1992 risk reduction by mechanising the carer-skin contact interface during guided repositioning; staff must be trained in correct use as part of the care plan; product code NCL-2002ACCPM-MGLOVE; used within the context of the resident's manual handling risk assessment and repositioning plan.
Prism Multiglove - Wearable Anti-Shear Carer Handling Aid - Profiling Bed Repositioning
The Prism Multiglove is a wearable low-friction anti-shear handling aid worn by the carer to reduce skin shear at carer-to-resident contact zones during repositioning and sit-up manoeuvres, particularly on profiling beds. Can be used independently or alongside slide sheets. Compact and simple to apply. Contributes to MHOR 1992 skin shear risk reduction. PUWER 1998 staff training required. NCL-2002ACCPM-MGLOVE.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Wearable carer handling aid |
| Material | Anti-shear low-friction specialist fabric |
| Primary Use | Guided repositioning; profiling bed sit-up assistance |
| Combination Use | Compatible with slide sheets and positioning systems |
| Reference | NCL-2002ACCPM-MGLOVE |
| Compliance | MHOR 1992; PUWER 1998 (staff training) |
Regulatory Compliance
The Prism Multiglove is a handling aid subject to MHOR 1992. Its use must be documented as part of the resident's manual handling risk assessment, specifying which repositioning tasks it is used for and the skin shear risk reduction it provides. PUWER 1998 requires staff to be trained in correct application and use before the glove is deployed. The Multiglove does not substitute for a full sliding sheet where whole-body repositioning is required; it addresses the carer-to-skin contact zone specifically and is used as one element of the complete repositioning system specified in the care plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is skin shear and why does reducing it at the carer-contact zone matter during repositioning?
Skin shear is a mechanical force that acts parallel to the skin surface, caused when the skin is pulled or dragged in one direction while the underlying tissue tends to remain in its original position; this stretching and sliding force at the skin surface damages the microvasculature and connective tissue in the dermis and subcutaneous layer, even when the visible skin surface appears intact. During repositioning, shear occurs at both the body-to-mattress interface (which slide sheets address) and at the carer-to-skin interface where the carer's hand contacts the resident during guided movement - for example, the palm contact on the resident's back when guiding a sit-up. A bare-skin-to-bare-hand contact has a relatively high friction coefficient, meaning the hand and the skin tend to move together while the tissue below slides relative to the skin surface; this is the shear mechanism at the carer-contact zone. The Multiglove's low-friction surface reduces this friction coefficient, allowing the carer's hand to slide slightly relative to the skin during the guided movement, which distributes the contact force more evenly and reduces the shear at the skin surface. This is particularly important for residents with thin or fragile skin where the shear tolerance is low and where even brief shear events during routine repositioning can initiate skin breakdown.
Can the Prism Multiglove be washed and reused, and what are the infection control implications?
The Multiglove is a fabric handling aid and can be laundered between uses; the care setting's IPC policy should specify the laundering frequency and temperature appropriate for handling aids that contact resident skin. As a fabric item that contacts both the carer's hand and the resident's skin or clothing during use, the Multiglove should be laundered after each resident use to prevent cross-contamination between residents; if a single carer uses the Multiglove with multiple residents in sequence without laundering between uses, there is a risk of transferring skin flora or infective organisms from one resident's skin to another. The care setting's IPC lead should be consulted to confirm whether the Multiglove can be laundered at the temperatures required by the care setting's decontamination schedule; if the anti-shear fabric cannot withstand the required wash temperatures, a single-use or patient-specific allocation policy may be more appropriate for settings with high infection control requirements such as those caring for residents with MRSA or C. difficile.
NCL-2002ACCPM-MGLOVE
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- Anti-Shear Wearable Aid for Carer-Guided Repositioning - the Prism Multiglove is worn by the carer, with the anti-shear low-friction fabric on the contact surface that interfaces with the resident's skin or clothing during a repositioning movement; when the carer's palm or forearm needs to guide the resident's body during movement - for example, when helping a resident sit up on a profiling bed as the backrest is raised - the Multiglove's low-friction surface reduces the shear force generated between the carer's hand and the resident's skin compared with a bare-hand contact; this reduction in shear protects the resident's skin at the carer-contact zone during the guided movement.
- Assists Sitting-Up on Profiling Beds - a particular use case for the Multiglove is assisting residents into a sitting position as a profiling bed backrest is raised; as the backrest rises, the resident needs to be guided into a sitting posture while the bed surface is moving; the carer's hand placed on the resident's back or shoulder to guide the movement applies a force that generates friction and shear at the skin contact zone; the Multiglove's anti-shear fabric reduces this shear effect during the guided sitting-up movement, protecting skin that may already be at pressure injury risk in a care home population.
- Versatile - Used Independently or Alongside Other Handling Aids - the Multiglove can be used as a standalone repositioning aid or in combination with slide sheets and positioning systems; when used alongside a slide sheet, the Multiglove manages the carer-to-skin contact zone while the slide sheet manages the body-to-mattress friction, providing low-friction conditions at both the contact surfaces involved in a repositioning movement; the compact wearable design means it does not occupy any bed space or require dedicated storage.
- MHOR 1992 - Compact Low-Friction Aid - NCL-2002ACCPM-MGLOVE - the Multiglove is a handling aid that contributes to MHOR 1992 risk reduction by mechanising the carer-skin contact interface during guided repositioning; staff must be trained in correct use as part of the care plan; product code NCL-2002ACCPM-MGLOVE; used within the context of the resident's manual handling risk assessment and repositioning plan.