Disposable Single-Use Slide Sheets - Red (Pack of 10)
- Single-Use Infection Control - disposable slide sheets are used once and discarded, eliminating the cross-contamination risk associated with reusable slide sheets laundering; single-use specification is the appropriate choice for infection-sensitive settings, for patients with communicable infections where shared equipment presents a cross-infection risk, or for care settings where a laundering programme for reusable slide sheets is not practical.
- Silicon-Coated Tubular Nylon - the same silicon-coated nylon tubular construction as the reusable range provides equivalent friction reduction for safe, low-effort patient repositioning; the disposable specification does not compromise the mechanical function of the slide sheet compared to reusable versions - the clinical benefit is the same, delivered as a single-use item.
- Red Colour - Pack of 10 - colour-coded red for easy identification as disposable (vs reusable which uses multiple colours for size identification); supplied in packs of 10 for efficient stock management in care home linen cupboards and equipment stores; four sizes available: small (DSS10-77, 70x75cm), medium (DSS10-710, 70x100cm), large (DSS10-912, 90x120cm), wide (DSS10-815, 80x150cm).
- MHOR 1992 and NHS IPC - provides the same MHOR 1992 manual handling friction reduction benefit as reusable slide sheets; the disposable specification adds NHS IPC infection control compliance for single-use patient contact items; CQC Regulation 12 documentation should confirm that disposable slide sheets are available for infection-sensitive handling tasks and that disposal is managed per the care home's clinical waste policy.
Disposable Single-Use Slide Sheets - Red - Pack of 10
Disposable single-use slide sheets in silicon-coated tubular nylon, colour-coded red, supplied in packs of 10 for infection-sensitive patient handling. Four sizes: small (DSS10-77, 70x75cm), medium (DSS10-710, 70x100cm), large (DSS10-912, 90x120cm), wide (DSS10-815, 80x150cm). MHOR 1992 manual handling aid; NHS IPC single-use specification.
Size Options
| Reference | Size | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| DSS10-77 | Small | 70 x 75 cm |
| DSS10-710 | Medium | 70 x 100 cm |
| DSS10-912 | Large | 90 x 120 cm |
| DSS10-815 | Wide | 80 x 150 cm |
Regulatory Compliance
NHS IPC guidance requires that patient contact equipment used in the care of patients with communicable infections or in infection-sensitive clinical settings is either single-use or capable of thorough decontamination between uses; disposable slide sheets meet this requirement as a single-use item. MHOR 1992 manual handling risk reduction compliance is the same as for reusable slide sheets. CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) documentation should confirm the policy for disposable slide sheet use, the clinical situations in which disposable rather than reusable slide sheets are required, and disposal management per the care home's clinical waste policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should disposable slide sheets be used rather than reusable ones?
Disposable slide sheets should be used where NHS IPC infection control requires single-use patient contact items: for patients with active communicable infections such as C. difficile, norovirus, or MRSA where reusable equipment presents a cross-contamination risk even after decontamination; in isolation settings where all patient contact equipment should be single-use; and for high-frequency one-off transfers where setting up a reusable slide sheet laundering programme is impractical. Where infection control requirements permit reusable equipment with thorough laundering, the reusable slide sheet range is more cost-effective for routine repositioning tasks.
How should used disposable slide sheets be disposed of?
Used disposable slide sheets should be disposed of per the care home's clinical waste policy. Where the slide sheet has been used in the care of a patient with a communicable infection, it should be disposed of as infectious clinical waste in a yellow bag per the care home's infection control policy and the national guidance on healthcare waste segregation. For general clinical use without an infection risk, the slide sheet may be disposed of as offensive waste depending on the care home's waste management policy. Carers should be trained in the correct disposal category for each clinical situation.
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- Single-Use Infection Control - disposable slide sheets are used once and discarded, eliminating the cross-contamination risk associated with reusable slide sheets laundering; single-use specification is the appropriate choice for infection-sensitive settings, for patients with communicable infections where shared equipment presents a cross-infection risk, or for care settings where a laundering programme for reusable slide sheets is not practical.
- Silicon-Coated Tubular Nylon - the same silicon-coated nylon tubular construction as the reusable range provides equivalent friction reduction for safe, low-effort patient repositioning; the disposable specification does not compromise the mechanical function of the slide sheet compared to reusable versions - the clinical benefit is the same, delivered as a single-use item.
- Red Colour - Pack of 10 - colour-coded red for easy identification as disposable (vs reusable which uses multiple colours for size identification); supplied in packs of 10 for efficient stock management in care home linen cupboards and equipment stores; four sizes available: small (DSS10-77, 70x75cm), medium (DSS10-710, 70x100cm), large (DSS10-912, 90x120cm), wide (DSS10-815, 80x150cm).
- MHOR 1992 and NHS IPC - provides the same MHOR 1992 manual handling friction reduction benefit as reusable slide sheets; the disposable specification adds NHS IPC infection control compliance for single-use patient contact items; CQC Regulation 12 documentation should confirm that disposable slide sheets are available for infection-sensitive handling tasks and that disposal is managed per the care home's clinical waste policy.