Quilted Flat Uni-Slide For Beds
- Quilted flat format with integrated handholds prevents patient sliding down the bed and enables controlled up-the-bed repositioning without lifting, reducing manual handling risk for nursing and care staff under Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 in ward and care home bed-based patient care.
- One-directional locking mechanism maintains the patient's position following each repositioning episode, eliminating the repeated sliding that occurs without a directional locking aid and significantly reducing the total number of manual repositioning interventions required per shift per patient.
- Quilted construction adds patient comfort during supine use, with the padded quilted material reducing the sensation of a thin plastic-like surface under the patient compared with non-quilted slide sheet materials, supporting CQC Regulation 10 (Dignity and Respect) for patients who require the aid to remain in place for extended periods.
- Available in two sizes for standard and wider beds, reusable and washable for cost-effective care home and ward deployment, with the flat format allowing full surface inspection between uses to confirm fabric integrity and cleanliness under CQC Regulation 17 (Good Governance) equipment standards.
Quilted Flat Uni-Slide For Beds: Reusable Flat Directional Slide with Handholds for Bed Repositioning
The Quilted Flat Uni-Slide For Beds is a reusable flat-format patient handling aid for supine patient repositioning, combining the one-directional locking Uni-Slide mechanism with integrated handholds and a quilted construction for patient comfort. Available in two sizes for standard and wider bed configurations, it prevents the patient from sliding down the bed following repositioning while enabling care staff to move the patient back up the bed with significantly reduced manual handling force, directly supporting Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 compliance in bed-based care settings.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Format | Flat (not tubular) |
| Construction | Quilted for patient comfort |
| Grip | Integrated handholds |
| Mechanism | One-directional slide with downward-movement lock |
| Sizes | Two sizes available |
| Type | Reusable, washable |
| Application | Bed use - supine patient repositioning |
Regulatory and Clinical Compliance
HSE guidance on manual handling in health and social care settings identifies patient repositioning in bed as one of the highest-risk manual handling tasks for nursing and care staff, due to the frequency of the task and the awkward postures required when working at bed height. The Quilted Flat Uni-Slide For Beds reduces this risk in two ways: the low-friction slide surface reduces the force of each repositioning episode, and the locking mechanism reduces the frequency of episodes by maintaining the patient's position between interventions. The quilted material is particularly relevant to patients who must remain on the aid for extended periods - for example, very-high-dependency patients who require repositioning every two hours under pressure ulcer prevention protocols - where the quilted surface provides a more comfortable contact than non-quilted alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Quilted Flat Uni-Slide For Beds be used on a profiling bed?
Yes. The Quilted Flat Uni-Slide For Beds can be used on profiling beds, as the flat format conforms to the profiled surface as the bed position changes. The locking mechanism maintains its directional function when the bed head is raised, preventing the patient from sliding down the inclined surface - a particular issue on profiling beds where raising the head section creates a gradient that increases the tendency for patients to slide towards the foot of the bed. This makes the aid especially useful for patients on profiling beds who are positioned in a semi-recumbent posture for clinical reasons such as respiratory support, where maintaining the patient's position on a raised head section is a frequent carer challenge.
How should the Quilted Flat Uni-Slide For Beds be washed and at what temperature?
Follow the manufacturer's washing instructions printed on the care label of the product, which specify the maximum wash temperature that preserves the fabric's low-friction properties and quilted construction integrity. In general, slide sheets used in clinical settings should be washed at a temperature consistent with the organisation's infection control policy for patient handling equipment - typically 60°C for most NHS trust and care home reusable equipment laundry protocols. Verify that the product care label confirms compatibility with the wash temperature required by your infection control policy before commissioning the sheet for patient use.
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 flat format with integrated handholds prevents patient sliding down the bed and enables controlled up-the-bed repositioning without lifting, reducing manual handling risk for nursing and care staff under Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 in ward and care home bed-based patient care.
- One-directional locking mechanism maintains the patient's position following each repositioning episode, eliminating the repeated sliding that occurs without a directional locking aid and significantly reducing the total number of manual repositioning interventions required per shift per patient.
- Quilted construction adds patient comfort during supine use, with the padded quilted material reducing the sensation of a thin plastic-like surface under the patient compared with non-quilted slide sheet materials, supporting CQC Regulation 10 (Dignity and Respect) for patients who require the aid to remain in place for extended periods.
- Available in two sizes for standard and wider beds, reusable and washable for cost-effective care home and ward deployment, with the flat format allowing full surface inspection between uses to confirm fabric integrity and cleanliness under CQC Regulation 17 (Good Governance) equipment standards.