Slide Sheets - low-friction nylon patient positioning aids for safer, easier care.
- Three Formats - Tubular, Flat, and Flat with Handles - the slide sheet range provides three distinct formats for different repositioning applications: tubular sheets form a two-layer nylon tube that encircles the resident's body zone, creating a sliding interface at both the body-to-tube-inner-surface and the tube-outer-surface-to-mattress interfaces simultaneously; flat sheets are single layers placed nylon-on-nylon (two flat sheets used together) with the resident on top, sliding at the nylon-to-nylon interface during repositioning; flat sheets with handles add grip points that allow the carer to apply repositioning force from a better working posture and with greater control than gripping the sheet edge directly.
- Tubular Sheets for Body Zone Repositioning - Three Sizes - NCL-HTS201 (720 x 700mm) suits single-limb or targeted zone repositioning; NCL-HTS202 (1100 x 800mm) suits upper or lower body partial repositioning; NCL-HTS204 (1350 x 1000mm) suits full torso repositioning for larger residents; the tubular format is particularly effective for repositioning a resident within a bed without requiring the sheets to be withdrawn from under the resident after the manoeuvre, as the tube can be left in place and the resident slides within it.
- Flat Sheet and Flat with Handles - Four Sizes - NCL-HTS207 flat sheet (2000 x 1000mm) for full-length repositioning; NCL-HTS205 flat with handles (2000 x 710mm) narrow width for targeted lateral repositioning; NCL-HTS206 flat with handles (2000 x 1000mm) standard width with handles; the handles on NCL-HTS205 and NCL-HTS206 allow the carer to pull the sheet from a standing posture at the bed side rather than leaning across the bed, reducing lumbar strain per MHOR 1992.
- Reusable - MHOR 1992 - Seven Product Codes - NCL-HTS201, NCL-HTS202, NCL-HTS204 (tubular); NCL-HTS207 (flat); NCL-HTS205, NCL-HTS206 (flat with handles); all reusable, hygienic, and easy to store; selection of format and size is determined by the specific repositioning task and resident dimensions per the MHOR 1992 risk assessment; the care plan must document which product code is in use for each repositioning task to maintain consistency across shifts.
Slide Sheets - Low-Friction Nylon - Tubular, Flat, and Flat with Handles - Seven Variants - MHOR 1992
The slide sheet range provides seven low-friction nylon repositioning aids across three formats: tubular (NCL-HTS201 720x700mm, NCL-HTS202 1100x800mm, NCL-HTS204 1350x1000mm); flat (NCL-HTS207 2000x1000mm); and flat with handles (NCL-HTS205 2000x710mm, NCL-HTS206 2000x1000mm). Used for lateral transfers, in-bed repositioning, and seated repositioning. MHOR 1992 risk assessment determines format and size selection. Reusable; hygienic; easy to store.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| NCL-HTS201 | Tubular - 720 x 700mm |
| NCL-HTS202 | Tubular - 1100 x 800mm |
| NCL-HTS204 | Tubular - 1350 x 1000mm |
| NCL-HTS207 | Flat - 2000 x 1000mm |
| NCL-HTS205 | Flat with Handles - 2000 x 710mm |
| NCL-HTS206 | Flat with Handles - 2000 x 1000mm |
| Material | Low-friction nylon |
| Use Cases | Lateral transfers; in-bed repositioning; seated repositioning |
| Compliance | MHOR 1992; PUWER 1998 (training); launder per IPC protocol |
Regulatory Compliance
Slide sheets are repositioning aids subject to MHOR 1992; a risk assessment must document which format and size is appropriate for each resident and each repositioning task. PUWER 1998 requires staff to receive competency training in correct sheet selection, placement, repositioning technique, and withdrawal. Sheets must be laundered per the care setting's IPC protocol after each resident use; the laundering frequency and temperature must be confirmed with the manufacturer for the specific nylon fabric. Sheets showing fraying, holes, or material degradation must be removed from service. The care plan must document the specific product codes in use for consistency across all shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the clinical difference between a tubular slide sheet and two flat slide sheets used together?
A tubular slide sheet is a continuous nylon tube (two layers joined at both long edges); when placed under a resident, the outer layer lies on the mattress and the inner layer lies against the resident, with both layers free to slide against each other at the nylon-on-nylon interface inside the tube. The resident sits within the tube rather than on top of it, which means the tube travels with the resident during the repositioning movement without needing to be withdrawn separately afterward; the tube can be left in place under the resident for subsequent repositioning events without requiring a separate placement step. Two flat sheets used together achieve a similar sliding interface at the sheet-to-sheet contact surface, with the lower sheet on the mattress and the resident on the upper sheet; after the repositioning movement, the upper sheet must be withdrawn from under the resident, which is an additional step requiring the resident to be held in position while the sheet is pulled out. The tubular format is therefore more efficient for frequent repositioning events and for leaving a sliding interface available for the full repositioning interval; the flat sheet format is lighter and more compact for storage and is more appropriate for one-off lateral transfer events where the sheet is deployed specifically for the transfer and then retrieved.
Why do the flat-with-handles sheets have different widths (710mm vs 1000mm) and when should each be selected?
The width difference between NCL-HTS205 (2000 x 710mm) and NCL-HTS206 (2000 x 1000mm) reflects different repositioning task requirements. The 710mm width of NCL-HTS205 is appropriate for targeted lateral repositioning tasks where the sheet only needs to cover the resident's body width at the specific repositioning zone - for example, repositioning the upper body only, or performing a lateral transfer where the sheet is used to bridge from one surface to the next; the narrower format is also easier to withdraw from under the resident after the repositioning is complete, as less material needs to be retrieved from beneath the body. The 1000mm width of NCL-HTS206 provides greater coverage for full-body repositioning where the entire width of the resident must be on the sheet during the manoeuvre, ensuring that no part of the resident's body is in contact with the higher-friction mattress surface during the slide. The handles on both variants perform the same function - providing the carer with a defined grip point for applying repositioning force - but the selection between 710mm and 1000mm should be based on whether the task requires targeted or full-body coverage, with the narrower sheet selected for efficiency where full-body coverage is not required.
NCL-HTS201
- Three Formats - Tubular, Flat, and Flat with Handles - the slide sheet range provides three distinct formats for different repositioning applications: tubular sheets form a two-layer nylon tube that encircles the resident's body zone, creating a sliding interface at both the body-to-tube-inner-surface and the tube-outer-surface-to-mattress interfaces simultaneously; flat sheets are single layers placed nylon-on-nylon (two flat sheets used together) with the resident on top, sliding at the nylon-to-nylon interface during repositioning; flat sheets with handles add grip points that allow the carer to apply repositioning force from a better working posture and with greater control than gripping the sheet edge directly.
- Tubular Sheets for Body Zone Repositioning - Three Sizes - NCL-HTS201 (720 x 700mm) suits single-limb or targeted zone repositioning; NCL-HTS202 (1100 x 800mm) suits upper or lower body partial repositioning; NCL-HTS204 (1350 x 1000mm) suits full torso repositioning for larger residents; the tubular format is particularly effective for repositioning a resident within a bed without requiring the sheets to be withdrawn from under the resident after the manoeuvre, as the tube can be left in place and the resident slides within it.
- Flat Sheet and Flat with Handles - Four Sizes - NCL-HTS207 flat sheet (2000 x 1000mm) for full-length repositioning; NCL-HTS205 flat with handles (2000 x 710mm) narrow width for targeted lateral repositioning; NCL-HTS206 flat with handles (2000 x 1000mm) standard width with handles; the handles on NCL-HTS205 and NCL-HTS206 allow the carer to pull the sheet from a standing posture at the bed side rather than leaning across the bed, reducing lumbar strain per MHOR 1992.
- Reusable - MHOR 1992 - Seven Product Codes - NCL-HTS201, NCL-HTS202, NCL-HTS204 (tubular); NCL-HTS207 (flat); NCL-HTS205, NCL-HTS206 (flat with handles); all reusable, hygienic, and easy to store; selection of format and size is determined by the specific repositioning task and resident dimensions per the MHOR 1992 risk assessment; the care plan must document which product code is in use for each repositioning task to maintain consistency across shifts.