Maxi Plus Patient Handling Belt by Select Healthcare
- Soft padded patient handling belt for assisted standing and guided walking, providing secure handhold points for carers during sit-to-stand transfers, guided walking, and balance support without mechanical hoisting equipment.
- Available with or without handles for different transfer requirements, allowing facilities to select the configuration that matches their manual handling risk assessment and preferred transfer technique.
- Designed for patients with some weight-bearing ability, supporting assisted transfers where the patient can partially bear their own weight but requires stability from a carer during the standing movement.
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 compliance, reducing musculoskeletal injury risk to care staff during assisted patient transfers in accordance with CQC Regulation 12 requirements.
Maxi Plus Patient Handling Belt: Soft Padded Belt for Assisted Standing Transfers
The Maxi Plus Patient Handling Belt by Select Healthcare is a soft padded belt designed for assisted standing transfers, sit-to-stand movements, and guided walking.
The belt wraps around the patient's waist, providing secure handhold points for carers to guide and stabilise the patient during the transfer. Available with or without handles, the belt supports patients who have some weight-bearing ability but require carer assistance for balance and stability. The soft padded construction distributes pressure around the patient's waist without digging or discomfort during the transfer movement.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Code | NCL-LOCO-077 |
| Type | Patient handling belt (soft padded) |
| Manufacturer | Select Healthcare |
| Configuration | Available with or without handles |
| Application | Assisted standing, sit-to-stand, guided walking |
| Setting | Care homes, hospitals, rehabilitation |
Clinical and Regulatory Compliance
Patient handling belts are manual handling aids used to reduce carer injury risk during assisted transfers.
Use should follow a documented risk assessment under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992. CQC Regulation 12 requires that manual handling equipment is appropriate for the assessed needs of each individual. Handling belts are not designed for full-body lifting of non-weight-bearing patients, which requires a mechanical hoist and sling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of transfers is this belt designed for?
The belt assists with sit-to-stand transfers, guided walking, and balance support during standing activities. The patient must have some weight-bearing ability. The belt is not designed for lifting non-weight-bearing patients, which requires a mechanical hoist. A physiotherapy or manual handling assessment determines suitability.
How should the belt be inspected before use?
Check the belt fabric for tears, fraying, or loss of structural integrity before each use. Inspect buckles, clips, and stitching for secure closure. Confirm the belt is the correct size for the patient. Withdraw any belt showing wear or damage immediately. Launder between patients per manufacturer instructions.
NCL-LOCO-077
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- Soft padded patient handling belt for assisted standing and guided walking, providing secure handhold points for carers during sit-to-stand transfers, guided walking, and balance support without mechanical hoisting equipment.
- Available with or without handles for different transfer requirements, allowing facilities to select the configuration that matches their manual handling risk assessment and preferred transfer technique.
- Designed for patients with some weight-bearing ability, supporting assisted transfers where the patient can partially bear their own weight but requires stability from a carer during the standing movement.
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 compliance, reducing musculoskeletal injury risk to care staff during assisted patient transfers in accordance with CQC Regulation 12 requirements.