Pro-Loop Universal Patient Handling Sling by Select Healthcare
- Washable reusable version of the popular Pro-Loop Disposable Sling, providing the same full-body support with integral head support in a reusable format for care settings where the cost-per-use economics favour a reusable sling over the per-use cost of the disposable variant, while retaining the head support and full-body design of the Pro-Loop specification.
- Integral head support provides full cranial and cervical support throughout the hoist transfer arc, making the Pro-Loop Universal appropriate for patients who require head support as a clinical necessity, with the washable format requiring LOLER 1998 six-monthly thorough examination and a validated decontamination laundry process between patient uses.
- Based on the Pro-Loop Disposable Sling design trusted in NHS and care settings for its full-body containment, head support and ease of application, with the reusable format adding the LOLER six-monthly examination requirement and between-patient laundry protocol that the disposable version eliminates.
- Available in Small, Medium and Large to ensure correct sling sizing for each patient, with correct sizing a LOLER and clinical safety requirement - an undersized sling creates pressure points and an oversized sling provides insufficient containment during the hoist transfer arc.
Select Healthcare Pro-Loop Universal Patient Handling Sling: Washable Full-Body Hoist Sling with Head Support
The Select Healthcare Pro-Loop Universal Patient Handling Sling is a washable, reusable full-body hoist sling with integral head support, based on the design of the popular Pro-Loop Disposable Sling. It provides the same full-body containment and head support functionality as the disposable version in a reusable format suited to care settings where the cost economics of a washable sling are preferred, with the understanding that the reusable version requires validated between-patient laundry decontamination and six-monthly LOLER thorough examination that the disposable variant eliminates. Available in Small, Medium and Large.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Select Healthcare |
| Type | Washable - reusable (not disposable) |
| Head Support | Integral - full head and neck support |
| Based On | Pro-Loop Disposable Sling design |
| Hoist Compatibility | Standard loop attachment spreader bar hoists |
| Sizes | Small, Medium, Large |
| Decontamination | Validated laundry between patients required |
Regulatory and Clinical Compliance
As a reusable hoist sling, the Pro-Loop Universal requires LOLER 1998 thorough examination every six months by a competent person, with records maintained and available for inspection. Between patients, the sling must be washed using a validated laundry process at a temperature and with a detergent that achieves the level of decontamination required by the care setting's infection control policy - for most NHS trust and CQC-registered care home settings, this means washing at 60 degrees Celsius in a validated laundry process before the sling is returned to service for a different patient. Unlike the disposable Pro-Loop which provides guaranteed per-patient infection control compliance, the reusable Universal relies on the laundry process being consistently applied - settings choosing the washable version should have a documented process for confirming that slings have been washed before reuse.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should the Pro-Loop Universal washable sling be chosen over the Pro-Loop Disposable?
Choose the washable Pro-Loop Universal where the per-use cost of the disposable variant creates a significant consumable budget burden, and where the care setting has a reliable, documented laundry decontamination process for reusable slings that satisfies the infection control policy. The washable is more cost-effective per use over its service life but requires investment in the laundry process compliance infrastructure. Choose the disposable Pro-Loop where infection control is the overriding priority, laundry compliance monitoring is difficult to sustain reliably, or where the patient is at high risk of cross-infection from shared patient handling equipment.
How long can the Pro-Loop Universal washable sling remain in service before replacement?
Service life depends on the frequency of use and washing, the care with which the sling is handled and stored, and the findings of each six-monthly LOLER thorough examination. A LOLER examiner will assess the sling at each examination and remove it from service when it shows signs of structural degradation that affect safety - fraying at attachment points, weakened stitching, fabric thinning or damage to the head support structure. Outside of LOLER examinations, any care staff member who identifies damage during a pre-use visual inspection should remove the sling from service immediately and report it for replacement. No fixed calendar service life should be applied: LOLER examination findings and visual inspection, not time, determine when the sling is replaced.
Part of our specialist Patient Moving and Handling Equipment range. Our patient slings are designed for safe, compliant transfers in care homes and clinical environments.
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- Washable reusable version of the popular Pro-Loop Disposable Sling, providing the same full-body support with integral head support in a reusable format for care settings where the cost-per-use economics favour a reusable sling over the per-use cost of the disposable variant, while retaining the head support and full-body design of the Pro-Loop specification.
- Integral head support provides full cranial and cervical support throughout the hoist transfer arc, making the Pro-Loop Universal appropriate for patients who require head support as a clinical necessity, with the washable format requiring LOLER 1998 six-monthly thorough examination and a validated decontamination laundry process between patient uses.
- Based on the Pro-Loop Disposable Sling design trusted in NHS and care settings for its full-body containment, head support and ease of application, with the reusable format adding the LOLER six-monthly examination requirement and between-patient laundry protocol that the disposable version eliminates.
- Available in Small, Medium and Large to ensure correct sling sizing for each patient, with correct sizing a LOLER and clinical safety requirement - an undersized sling creates pressure points and an oversized sling provides insufficient containment during the hoist transfer arc.