Turntable - Plastic
- Ultra-lightweight 0.3kg plastic patient turntable in two sizes, eliminating the foot-shuffling required to reorient a patient's feet during a standing transfer from bed to chair, wheelchair or commode, reducing the fall risk and carer physical load associated with manually guiding foot repositioning under Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
- Smooth rotation on a non-slip base allows the patient's feet to rotate smoothly to the destination orientation with minimal effort from the patient or carer, replacing the unsteady foot shuffling that creates loss-of-balance risk for patients with limited lower limb mobility, strength or proprioception during standing transfers.
- Four-cushioned surface provides comfortable foot positioning during the rotation phase, with the plastic construction providing a hygienic, wipeable surface for cleaning between patient uses to support CQC Regulation 12 (Safe Care and Treatment) infection control requirements for patient contact transfer equipment.
- Available in two sizes to accommodate different patient foot sizes and transfer scenarios, with the non-slip base preventing lateral movement of the turntable during rotation and the ultra-lightweight format allowing easy repositioning between transfer tasks without carer handling effort.
Patient Turntable Plastic: Ultra-Lightweight Foot Rotation Aid for Safe Standing Transfers
The Patient Turntable Plastic is an ultra-lightweight (0.3kg) foot rotation aid providing smooth standing transfer foot repositioning for patients transitioning from bed to chair, wheelchair or commode. The turntable eliminates the foot-shuffling step that creates the primary loss-of-balance risk during standing pivots for patients with limited lower limb mobility or proprioception: rather than requiring the patient to shuffle their feet to the required orientation - each shuffle a brief moment of single-leg balance - the turntable allows both feet to rotate simultaneously on the smooth surface to the destination orientation with minimal effort. Available in two sizes with a non-slip base, four-cushioned surface and plastic hygienic construction.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.3kg (extremely lightweight) |
| Surface | Plastic - hygienic, wipeable |
| Base | Non-slip |
| Cushions | 4-cushioned surface for foot comfort |
| Sizes | Two sizes available |
| Applications | Bed to chair, bed to wheelchair, chair to commode standing pivots |
Regulatory and Clinical Compliance
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 require that patient transfer aids reduce the risk of injury to both patient and carer. The Patient Turntable Plastic addresses the fall risk component of the MHOR 1992 transfer risk assessment: foot shuffling during a standing pivot is a recognised mechanism of patient falls, with each shuffle step creating a moment of instability that represents a fall risk for patients with limited balance, lower limb weakness or reduced proprioception. The turntable converts the multi-step shuffle into a single smooth rotation that occurs while the patient maintains bilateral foot contact with the surface, eliminating the instability periods and directly reducing the fall risk. For CQC-registered providers where fall prevention is a governance priority, the turntable is a low-cost, high-impact intervention for the transfer phase of the daily living care routine.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should the Fabric Turntable be specified instead of the Plastic Turntable?
The Plastic Turntable is appropriate for most clinical and care home settings where hygienic wipeable construction and easy cleaning between patients are the priority. The Fabric Turntable (product 636) provides a softer surface contact for patients who find the plastic surface uncomfortable underfoot, or for use in home settings where comfort rather than clinical hygienic cleaning is the primary consideration. Both versions function identically in terms of rotation mechanics and non-slip base; the choice is primarily driven by patient comfort preference and the cleaning requirements of the specific care environment.
Can the turntable be used on carpet as well as hard floor?
The turntable's non-slip base is designed to grip hard floor surfaces. On carpet, the non-slip base may provide less consistent anchorage depending on carpet pile height and texture. On low-pile commercial-grade carpet such as is common in care homes, the turntable generally functions adequately. On thick domestic carpet, the base may not grip as consistently, allowing the turntable to shift slightly during rotation. If carpet-use stability is a concern for a specific patient, assess the turntable on the specific carpet surface during the occupational therapy trial and, if stability is insufficient, consider a transfer disc with a deeper non-slip profile or a fabric turntable that may grip carpet differently from the plastic version.
Part of our specialist Patient Moving and Handling Equipment range, supporting safe patient transfers across care homes, hospitals, and home care environments.
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- Ultra-lightweight 0.3kg plastic patient turntable in two sizes, eliminating the foot-shuffling required to reorient a patient's feet during a standing transfer from bed to chair, wheelchair or commode, reducing the fall risk and carer physical load associated with manually guiding foot repositioning under Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
- Smooth rotation on a non-slip base allows the patient's feet to rotate smoothly to the destination orientation with minimal effort from the patient or carer, replacing the unsteady foot shuffling that creates loss-of-balance risk for patients with limited lower limb mobility, strength or proprioception during standing transfers.
- Four-cushioned surface provides comfortable foot positioning during the rotation phase, with the plastic construction providing a hygienic, wipeable surface for cleaning between patient uses to support CQC Regulation 12 (Safe Care and Treatment) infection control requirements for patient contact transfer equipment.
- Available in two sizes to accommodate different patient foot sizes and transfer scenarios, with the non-slip base preventing lateral movement of the turntable during rotation and the ultra-lightweight format allowing easy repositioning between transfer tasks without carer handling effort.