Quilted Flat Uni-Slide For Chairs
- Quilted flat format combines the directional anti-slide function of the Uni-Slide with integrated handholds, providing a positive carer grip during repositioning tasks while the quilted construction adds patient comfort compared with non-quilted slide sheet materials, supporting CQC Regulation 10 (Dignity and Respect) in seated patient care settings.
- One-directional locking mechanism prevents forward patient sliding in chairs while allowing controlled back-into-chair repositioning, reducing the frequency of carer intervention required to correct patient position and directly lowering musculoskeletal injury risk for care staff under Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
- Available in two sizes to accommodate different chair dimensions and patient sizes, ensuring correct coverage of the seat area for effective friction reduction during repositioning while maintaining the grip surface that prevents forward sliding when the patient is correctly positioned.
- Reusable and washable alternative to the disposable Uni-Slide variants, with the flat format allowing full visual inspection of both surfaces between uses to confirm fabric integrity and absence of contamination before each patient use, supporting CQC Regulation 17 (Good Governance) equipment inspection requirements.
Quilted Flat Uni-Slide For Chairs: Reusable Flat Directional Slide with Handholds
The Quilted Flat Uni-Slide For Chairs is a reusable flat-format patient handling aid combining the directional anti-slide function of the Uni-Slide mechanism with integrated handholds and a quilted construction that adds patient comfort during extended seated use. Available in two sizes for different chair dimensions and patient profiles, it provides a positive carer grip during back-into-chair repositioning while the one-directional locking surface prevents forward patient sliding once the patient is correctly positioned, reducing the frequency of repositioning interventions required during a care shift.
As a reusable washable alternative to the disposable Uni-Slide variants, it is appropriate for settings where cost-per-use economics favour a reusable product and a validated decontamination process is in place for patient handling equipment.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Format | Flat (not tubular) |
| Construction | Quilted for patient comfort |
| Grip | Integrated handholds |
| Mechanism | One-directional slide with forward-movement lock |
| Sizes | Two sizes available |
| Type | Reusable, washable |
| Application | Chair use - seated patient repositioning |
Regulatory and Clinical Compliance
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and HSE guidance on moving and handling in the health and social care sectors both support the use of patient handling aids such as slide sheets and Uni-Slides to reduce the frequency and force of manual repositioning tasks. The Quilted Flat Uni-Slide For Chairs addresses both dimensions: reducing force (through the low-friction slide surface) and reducing frequency (through the locking mechanism that maintains position between repositioning episodes). The quilted material also addresses CQC Regulation 10 (Dignity and Respect), which requires that care is provided in a way that treats people with dignity - the quilted surface reduces the institutional appearance of the aid and adds comfort during extended chair-based care for patients with limited mobility.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Quilted Flat Uni-Slide For Chairs differ from the Quilted Uni-Slide For Chairs (tubular format)?
The Quilted Flat Uni-Slide is a flat sheet format with handholds, while the Quilted Uni-Slide (tubular) is a cylindrical format without defined handholds. The flat format is preferred when carer grip is a priority - the handholds provide a defined, ergonomic grip point that reduces hand and wrist fatigue during repositioning. The tubular format may be preferred for tasks where the patient needs to be partially enclosed within the sheet, or where the rounded profile of the tubular format better conforms to the chair seat geometry for a specific chair type. Both use the same one-directional locking mechanism and quilted construction; the choice between flat and tubular is based on the carer's technique preference and the specific chair being used.
Which size of Quilted Flat Uni-Slide For Chairs should be selected for a standard care home chair?
The correct size depends on the seat width of the chair being used. Measure the seat width from armrest to armrest and select the size that covers the full seat area with a small overhang on both sides to ensure the slide surface reaches the full contact area under the patient. If the chair seat width falls between the two sizes, the larger size is preferable, as an undersize aid that does not cover the full seat width will have reduced effectiveness at the edges where the patient's weight compresses the fabric against the chair surface without a slide layer beneath.
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 combines the directional anti-slide function of the Uni-Slide with integrated handholds, providing a positive carer grip during repositioning tasks while the quilted construction adds patient comfort compared with non-quilted slide sheet materials, supporting CQC Regulation 10 (Dignity and Respect) in seated patient care settings.
- One-directional locking mechanism prevents forward patient sliding in chairs while allowing controlled back-into-chair repositioning, reducing the frequency of carer intervention required to correct patient position and directly lowering musculoskeletal injury risk for care staff under Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
- Available in two sizes to accommodate different chair dimensions and patient sizes, ensuring correct coverage of the seat area for effective friction reduction during repositioning while maintaining the grip surface that prevents forward sliding when the patient is correctly positioned.
- Reusable and washable alternative to the disposable Uni-Slide variants, with the flat format allowing full visual inspection of both surfaces between uses to confirm fabric integrity and absence of contamination before each patient use, supporting CQC Regulation 17 (Good Governance) equipment inspection requirements.