Alerta Slide Sheet, Tubular Patient Transfer Aids, 5 Sizes Available
- Low-friction tubular slide sheet for safe patient repositioning, reducing the physical effort required by care staff to reposition patients in bed by minimising friction between the patient and the mattress surface during lateral transfers and upward bed moves.
- Available in 5 sizes to suit patient dimensions and transfer type, from compact repositioning sheets for upper body adjustment to full-length sheets for complete lateral patient transfers across the mattress surface.
- Tubular design eliminates the need for patient rolling during placement, sliding beneath the patient as a continuous loop without requiring the patient to be turned onto their side for sheet positioning.
- Supports Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 compliance, reducing musculoskeletal injury risk to care staff during patient repositioning tasks in accordance with CQC Regulation 12 (Safe Care and Treatment) requirements.
Alerta Slide Sheet: Low-Friction Tubular Transfer Aid for Patient Repositioning
The Alerta Slide Sheet is a low-friction tubular transfer aid designed to reduce the physical effort required to reposition patients in bed.
The tubular construction slides beneath the patient as a continuous loop, eliminating the need to roll the patient for sheet placement. Available in 5 sizes, the sheets support lateral transfers, upward bed moves, and rotational repositioning. The low-friction surface reduces shear force on the patient's skin during movement, supporting pressure care alongside manual handling safety.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Tubular slide sheet |
| Sizes | 5 sizes available |
| Material | Low-friction nylon |
| Design | Tubular (continuous loop) |
| Application | Patient repositioning and lateral transfer |
| Setting | Care homes, hospitals, community care |
Clinical and Regulatory Compliance
Slide sheets are manual handling aids used to reduce friction during patient repositioning. Their use should follow a documented manual handling risk assessment under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992. CQC Regulation 12 requires that manual handling practices and equipment are appropriate for assessed patient needs. The low-friction surface also reduces shear forces that contribute to pressure damage during repositioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are tubular slide sheets used for repositioning?
The tubular sheet is slid beneath the patient without rolling. Once in position, the low-friction inner surfaces allow carers to reposition the patient laterally or upward in bed with minimal physical effort. After repositioning, the sheet is removed by pulling it out from one side. The tubular design means both surfaces move together, reducing shear on the patient's skin.
Are these slide sheets reusable or single-use?
The Alerta slide sheets are reusable. Launder between patients at the temperature indicated on the product label. Inspect before each use for tears, loss of low-friction coating, or contamination. Withdraw any sheet showing visible damage. Single-patient use is recommended in infection control situations.
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- Low-friction tubular slide sheet for safe patient repositioning, reducing the physical effort required by care staff to reposition patients in bed by minimising friction between the patient and the mattress surface during lateral transfers and upward bed moves.
- Available in 5 sizes to suit patient dimensions and transfer type, from compact repositioning sheets for upper body adjustment to full-length sheets for complete lateral patient transfers across the mattress surface.
- Tubular design eliminates the need for patient rolling during placement, sliding beneath the patient as a continuous loop without requiring the patient to be turned onto their side for sheet positioning.
- Supports Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 compliance, reducing musculoskeletal injury risk to care staff during patient repositioning tasks in accordance with CQC Regulation 12 (Safe Care and Treatment) requirements.