Flat Slide Sheets - Smooth, Safe Movement and Repositioning.
- Flat Format for Versatile Use - flat slide sheets differ from tubular slide sheets (the NCL-SSS to NCL-SSEWL range) in that they are a single flat layer rather than a tube; the flat format is placed beneath the patient on the mattress surface and the carer slides the patient across the sheet surface, providing friction reduction in one direction; flat slide sheets are easier to position under a patient already lying on a mattress and can be used on floors and trolleys as well as in bed.
- Low-Friction Fabric - the low-friction material significantly reduces the force required to reposition, turn, or transfer the patient, directly reducing carer musculoskeletal injury risk per MHOR 1992; the flat sheet remains on the mattress during the slide, with the patient's body moving across the low-friction surface rather than requiring the carer to overcome the resistance of fabric against mattress.
- Five Sizes in Red - available in small (NCL-SSF-1221, 122x100cm), small-medium (NCL-SSF-914, 90x140cm), medium (NCL-SSF-720, 75x200cm), large (NCL-SSF-1020, 100x200cm), and wide (NCL-SSF-1520, 150x200cm); colour-coded red across the range for identification; the care home manual handling risk assessment should confirm the appropriate size for each repositioning task.
- MHOR 1992 Compliance - flat slide sheets are a documented manual handling risk reduction aid for bed repositioning, turning, seated repositioning, and floor-level care; CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) documentation should confirm that flat slide sheets are available for all relevant handling tasks and that carers are trained in correct flat slide sheet technique per the manual handling training programme.
Flat Slide Sheets - Low-Friction - Five Sizes - Safe Repositioning
Flat Slide Sheets provide low-friction single-layer repositioning aids for bed, trolley, and floor-based patient handling. Five sizes colour-coded red. MHOR 1992 manual handling risk reduction for lateral transfers, turning, and seated repositioning.
Size Options
| Reference | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| NCL-SSF-1221 | 122 x 100 cm |
| NCL-SSF-914 | 90 x 140 cm |
| NCL-SSF-720 | 75 x 200 cm |
| NCL-SSF-1020 | 100 x 200 cm |
| NCL-SSF-1520 | 150 x 200 cm |
Regulatory Compliance
The same MHOR 1992 manual handling risk reduction rationale applicable to tubular slide sheets applies to flat slide sheets. CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) requires that appropriate manual handling equipment is available for all handling tasks identified in the risk assessment; the flat slide sheet is the appropriate specification for bed-level and floor-level repositioning tasks where a tubular sheet cannot be practically inserted beneath the patient. The care home's manual handling training programme should include flat slide sheet technique alongside tubular sheet use.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do flat slide sheets differ from tubular slide sheets in practical use?
Tubular slide sheets (NCL-SSS to NCL-SSEWL) form a tube that is inserted beneath the patient, placing a slipping surface between the patient's body and the mattress on both sides simultaneously; both layers slide against each other when the patient is moved. Flat slide sheets are a single flat layer placed beneath the patient; the patient's body slides across the flat sheet surface in one direction. Flat sheets are easier to insert beneath a patient already lying on a mattress, as they can be slid under from the side without requiring the patient to be raised. Flat sheets are also more versatile for floor-level care and trolley transfers where a tubular sheet cannot be positioned correctly.
What is the difference between repositioning and transfer applications for flat slide sheets?
Repositioning refers to moving the patient within the same surface - for example, moving a resident up the bed, turning them to a side-lying position, or shifting them laterally within the bed to a safer position. Transfer refers to moving the patient between different surfaces - for example, from bed to trolley, from bed to chair, or from the floor after a fall to a bed or stretcher. Flat slide sheets support both applications; for repositioning, the sheet remains on the bed while the patient moves across it; for transfers, the sheet under the patient can be used as a glide surface across which the patient transitions from one surface to another when combined with appropriate transfer boards or positioning equipment.
NCL-SSF-1221
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- Flat Format for Versatile Use - flat slide sheets differ from tubular slide sheets (the NCL-SSS to NCL-SSEWL range) in that they are a single flat layer rather than a tube; the flat format is placed beneath the patient on the mattress surface and the carer slides the patient across the sheet surface, providing friction reduction in one direction; flat slide sheets are easier to position under a patient already lying on a mattress and can be used on floors and trolleys as well as in bed.
- Low-Friction Fabric - the low-friction material significantly reduces the force required to reposition, turn, or transfer the patient, directly reducing carer musculoskeletal injury risk per MHOR 1992; the flat sheet remains on the mattress during the slide, with the patient's body moving across the low-friction surface rather than requiring the carer to overcome the resistance of fabric against mattress.
- Five Sizes in Red - available in small (NCL-SSF-1221, 122x100cm), small-medium (NCL-SSF-914, 90x140cm), medium (NCL-SSF-720, 75x200cm), large (NCL-SSF-1020, 100x200cm), and wide (NCL-SSF-1520, 150x200cm); colour-coded red across the range for identification; the care home manual handling risk assessment should confirm the appropriate size for each repositioning task.
- MHOR 1992 Compliance - flat slide sheets are a documented manual handling risk reduction aid for bed repositioning, turning, seated repositioning, and floor-level care; CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) documentation should confirm that flat slide sheets are available for all relevant handling tasks and that carers are trained in correct flat slide sheet technique per the manual handling training programme.