Mini-Mover Quilted Slide Sheet
- Quilted fabric cylinder with friction-free inner surface for turning, repositioning and lateral surface-to-surface transfers, including transfers between hospital bed, trolley, examination couch and operating table, reducing the need for manual lifting during inter-surface patient transfers and supporting Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 compliance in acute clinical settings.
- Supplied complete with a waterproof cover that functions independently as a slide sheet, providing two functional patient handling aids in a single product - the quilted cylinder for sustained repositioning use and the waterproof cover for tasks where a non-quilted, wipeable surface is clinically preferred, such as intra-operative or post-operative transfer scenarios.
- Available in a variety of sizes to match patient body size and the specific transfer task, with smaller sizes for paediatric and lighter adult patients and larger sizes for bariatric and taller patients requiring full-trunk coverage during lateral transfer procedures.
- Reduces shear forces on skin during repositioning and transfer, supporting NICE CG179 (pressure ulcer prevention) by eliminating the high-friction skin-to-surface contact that occurs during manual lifting repositioning, relevant to all patients and critical for those with compromised skin integrity in acute and post-operative settings.
Mini-Mover Quilted Slide Sheet: Quilted Cylinder for Turning, Repositioning and Clinical Surface Transfers
The Mini-Mover Quilted Slide Sheet is a quilted fabric cylinder with a low-friction inner surface designed for turning and repositioning patients in bed and for lateral transfers between clinical surfaces including hospital bed, trolley, examination couch and operating table. Supplied complete with a waterproof cover that functions independently as a standard slide sheet, the Mini-Mover provides two functional patient handling aids in a single product, covering both sustained in-bed repositioning use and one-off waterproof surface transfer applications in clinical settings where a non-quilted, wipeable surface is clinically appropriate.
Available in a variety of sizes for different patient sizes and clinical transfer scenarios, the Mini-Mover is a widely used slide system in NHS acute, surgical and community care settings.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Format | Quilted tubular cylinder |
| Inner Surface | Friction-free for low-resistance patient movement |
| Included | Waterproof cover (functions as standalone slide sheet) |
| Sizes | Multiple sizes available |
| Type | Reusable, washable |
| Applications | Turning, repositioning, bed-to-trolley-to-couch transfers |
Regulatory and Clinical Compliance
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 apply to patient transfers in NHS acute settings: bed-to-trolley and bed-to-operating-table transfers are among the highest-risk manual handling tasks in hospital environments due to the frequency with which they occur in high-throughput surgical and procedural departments. The Mini-Mover's low-friction inner surface allows lateral transfers to be completed using sliding rather than lifting, directly reducing the peak force applied by theatre and ward staff during the transfer and supporting MHOR 1992 compliance. The waterproof cover is particularly useful in perioperative settings where the quilted outer of the cylinder may not be appropriate for use in sterile or high-hygiene clinical areas, providing a wipeable alternative surface for the same transfer task.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Mini-Mover differ from the Maxi-Mover, and which should be specified for NHS ward use?
The Mini-Mover is a shorter cylinder covering the trunk and upper body for repositioning tasks where full-body-length coverage is not required. The Maxi-Mover is a full-body-length cylinder that covers the patient from head to foot, appropriate for full lateral transfers and complete repositioning sequences where the entire body needs to move simultaneously. For NHS ward use where both repositioning in bed and full lateral transfers are required, the Maxi-Mover or Maxi-Mover Plus provides the more complete solution. The Mini-Mover is appropriate where the clinical task requires only upper-body or trunk repositioning, or where storage and kit management favour a smaller product for specific task use alongside a separate full-length cylinder.
Can the waterproof cover supplied with the Mini-Mover be used on an alternating pressure mattress?
The waterproof cover can be used on an alternating pressure mattress surface for transfer tasks, subject to the mattress manufacturer's guidance on using slide aids on the specific mattress cover material. Some alternating pressure mattress covers are sensitive to friction from slide aids placed on the cover, and extended positioning of a waterproof slide sheet under a patient on an alternating mattress may affect the pressure-relief function by restricting mattress cell movement. For single-episode transfers off an alternating mattress, the waterproof cover is generally appropriate; for sustained use under a patient remaining on an alternating mattress, the mattress manufacturer's guidance should be consulted.
Part of our specialist Patient Moving and Handling Equipment range. Patient slide sheets reduce friction and manual handling risk for carers in residential and home care settings.
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- Quilted fabric cylinder with friction-free inner surface for turning, repositioning and lateral surface-to-surface transfers, including transfers between hospital bed, trolley, examination couch and operating table, reducing the need for manual lifting during inter-surface patient transfers and supporting Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 compliance in acute clinical settings.
- Supplied complete with a waterproof cover that functions independently as a slide sheet, providing two functional patient handling aids in a single product - the quilted cylinder for sustained repositioning use and the waterproof cover for tasks where a non-quilted, wipeable surface is clinically preferred, such as intra-operative or post-operative transfer scenarios.
- Available in a variety of sizes to match patient body size and the specific transfer task, with smaller sizes for paediatric and lighter adult patients and larger sizes for bariatric and taller patients requiring full-trunk coverage during lateral transfer procedures.
- Reduces shear forces on skin during repositioning and transfer, supporting NICE CG179 (pressure ulcer prevention) by eliminating the high-friction skin-to-surface contact that occurs during manual lifting repositioning, relevant to all patients and critical for those with compromised skin integrity in acute and post-operative settings.