S.U.P.A Slide Wide (Box of 100)
- Wide-format single-use S.U.P.A slide sheet for bariatric and larger patients, eliminating MRSA, C.difficile and cross-infection risk from reusable slide sheets in bariatric care settings where the infection control challenge is compounded by the higher-complexity equipment management requirements of specialist bariatric patient handling.
- Extended width provides full bilateral coverage for larger patients during lateral repositioning and surface transfer tasks, ensuring the low-friction surface reaches the mattress surface on both sides of the patient's trunk for effective friction reduction without the coverage gaps that standard-width slides create under bariatric patients.
- Box of 100 for bariatric ward and specialist care unit stock management, with the single-use format eliminating the laundering, decontamination and reissuing cycle required for reusable wide slide sheets, which are more difficult to manage than standard-size sheets due to their larger dimensions in both the washing and drying phases of the laundry process.
- Pairs with the S.U.P.A Slide Standard (product 648) for complete ward coverage, allowing infection control teams to specify a single-use slide sheet protocol for all patients - Standard size for typical adults, Wide for bariatric patients - maintaining consistent infection control governance across the full patient weight range without requiring a mix of single-use and reusable products.
S.U.P.A Slide Wide: Wide Single-Use Patient Slide Sheet for Bariatric Infection-Controlled Care
The S.U.P.A Slide Wide is the wide-format variant of the S.U.P.A single-use patient slide sheet range, designed for bariatric and larger patients in NHS wards and care homes where infection control protocols require single-use patient handling equipment and the patient's body width exceeds the coverage of the standard S.U.P.A Slide. Supplied in a box of 100 for ward stock management, the Wide format provides the extended bilateral coverage required for effective friction reduction during bariatric patient repositioning without the laundering overhead of wide-format reusable slide sheets, which are more complex to manage through the laundry process due to their larger dimensions.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Format | Single-use disposable |
| Size | Wide - for bariatric and larger patients |
| Pack Size | Box of 100 |
| Infection Control | Eliminates cross-infection risk for bariatric patients |
| Coverage | Extended bilateral coverage for wider patients |
| Standard Variant | S.U.P.A Slide Standard (product 648) for typical adults |
Regulatory and Clinical Compliance
NHS Standard Infection Control Precautions (SICPs) and CQC Regulation 12 (Safe Care and Treatment) infection control requirements apply equally to all patients regardless of body size, including bariatric patients who present additional equipment management challenges. Wide-format reusable slide sheets require the same validated 60°C laundry decontamination between patients as standard slides, but their larger dimensions make the laundry process more challenging - wide sheets may not wash or dry as effectively in standard NHS laundry loads, creating a decontamination compliance risk. The S.U.P.A Slide Wide eliminates this laundry-process risk for bariatric patient slide sheets by removing the laundry requirement entirely, providing guaranteed single-use infection control compliance for the patient population where equipment management is already most complex.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the S.U.P.A Slide Wide complement the S.U.P.A Slide Standard in a ward environment?
Used together, the Standard and Wide S.U.P.A Slides provide complete single-use slide sheet coverage for all adult patients in a ward. The Standard is stocked as the default for typical adult patients, and the Wide is stocked for bariatric patients or those assessed as requiring wider coverage during their manual handling plan. This dual-product approach allows an infection control team to implement a fully single-use slide sheet protocol across the entire ward population without requiring any reusable slide sheets - simplifying the equipment management policy, eliminating laundry compliance monitoring for slide sheets, and providing a consistent infection control standard for all patients regardless of body size.
What is the correct disposal method for used S.U.P.A Slides in an NHS ward setting?
Used S.U.P.A Slides should be disposed of as clinical waste in accordance with the ward's clinical waste disposal policy, using the appropriate waste stream for single-use patient contact materials - typically the yellow or orange clinical waste stream depending on whether the slide has been in contact with body fluids. If the slide has been used for a patient with a known infectious condition such as MRSA or C.difficile, it should be disposed of in accordance with the local infection control policy for single-use equipment from infected patients, which may require a specific waste bag type or immediate sealed-bag disposal. Consult the ward's infection control lead for the specific disposal requirements applicable to the clinical area.
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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- Extended width provides full bilateral coverage for larger patients during lateral repositioning and surface transfer tasks, ensuring the low-friction surface reaches the mattress surface on both sides of the patient's trunk for effective friction reduction without the coverage gaps that standard-width slides create under bariatric patients.
- Box of 100 for bariatric ward and specialist care unit stock management, with the single-use format eliminating the laundering, decontamination and reissuing cycle required for reusable wide slide sheets, which are more difficult to manage than standard-size sheets due to their larger dimensions in both the washing and drying phases of the laundry process.
- Pairs with the S.U.P.A Slide Standard (product 648) for complete ward coverage, allowing infection control teams to specify a single-use slide sheet protocol for all patients - Standard size for typical adults, Wide for bariatric patients - maintaining consistent infection control governance across the full patient weight range without requiring a mix of single-use and reusable products.