Multi-Mover Flat Sheet - Safe and Efficient Patient Positioning.
- Three-Side Integrated Handles - the Multi-Mover Flat Sheet features integrated handles on three sides, providing multiple gripping points for carers during lateral transfers, bed repositioning, and patient turning; the three-side handle arrangement allows two carers to position themselves at different points around the bed and pull in coordinated directions, improving control and reducing the individual carer's manual handling load during complex repositioning tasks.
- Coated Nylon for Durability and Cleaning - the strong coated nylon construction provides durability for repeated use in care home and hospital environments, and is easy to clean between patient uses; the coated nylon surface can be wiped with an NHS IPC-compliant disinfectant or laundered depending on the care setting's infection control requirements for patient handling equipment.
- Usable Individually or in Pairs - the Multi-Mover can be used as a single sheet for standard repositioning tasks, or two sheets can be stacked for higher-friction tasks where the double layer improves the grip and control between the sheet and the mattress; using two sheets in combination is particularly useful for heavier patients or more demanding lateral transfers.
- Two Sizes - Standard and Extra-Wide - standard flat sheet (NCL-MM2070, 2000x700mm) for standard adult care home and hospital beds; extra-wide flat sheet (NCL-MM2090, 2000x900mm) for wider bed configurations or bariatric patients where additional sheet width is needed to reach the handles across the full patient contact area; MHOR 1992 manual handling risk assessment should confirm the appropriate size.
Multi-Mover Flat Sheet - Coated Nylon - Three-Side Handles
The Multi-Mover Flat Sheet is a coated nylon patient handling aid with integrated handles on three sides for controlled lateral transfers, repositioning, and turning. Usable individually or in pairs. Standard (NCL-MM2070, 2000x700mm) and extra-wide (NCL-MM2090, 2000x900mm). MHOR 1992 manual handling aid.
Size Options
| Reference | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| NCL-MM2070 | 2000 x 700 mm (Standard) |
| NCL-MM2090 | 2000 x 900 mm (Extra Wide) |
Regulatory Compliance
MHOR 1992 requires that manual handling operations are assessed and managed to reduce musculoskeletal injury risk to care staff; the Multi-Mover's integrated handles provide secure gripping points that distribute the handling load between multiple carers and improve control during repositioning, directly supporting MHOR 1992 risk reduction. CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) requires that appropriate manual handling equipment is available and used per the risk assessment; the Multi-Mover should be included in the manual handling risk assessment for lateral transfer and repositioning tasks where it provides a safer method than direct patient contact.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do the integrated handles improve carer control compared to standard slide sheets?
Standard slide sheets use a smooth tubular or flat surface that carers grip at the edge during repositioning, which can be awkward and provides limited pulling force control. The Multi-Mover's integrated handles are purpose-built gripping points reinforced for pulling loads, positioned at multiple points along three sides to give carers a firm, defined grip that allows a controlled, even pull across the full sheet. The three-side handle arrangement also allows carers to approach from different positions around the bed and share the handling load in a coordinated manner, which is particularly valuable for turning tasks where one carer pulls and another guides simultaneously.
When should the extra-wide version be specified rather than the standard?
The extra-wide version (NCL-MM2090, 2000x900mm) should be specified where the standard 700mm width does not extend across the full width of the patient's body, leaving the carers unable to reach the handles from their standing position without over-reaching. This commonly occurs with wider patients, bariatric residents, or beds wider than standard single width. Over-reaching to grip a sheet handle is a manual handling risk in itself; the extra-wide version allows carers to maintain a safe, upright body posture while gripping the handle, reducing back and shoulder injury risk per MHOR 1992.
NCL-MM2070
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- Three-Side Integrated Handles - the Multi-Mover Flat Sheet features integrated handles on three sides, providing multiple gripping points for carers during lateral transfers, bed repositioning, and patient turning; the three-side handle arrangement allows two carers to position themselves at different points around the bed and pull in coordinated directions, improving control and reducing the individual carer's manual handling load during complex repositioning tasks.
- Coated Nylon for Durability and Cleaning - the strong coated nylon construction provides durability for repeated use in care home and hospital environments, and is easy to clean between patient uses; the coated nylon surface can be wiped with an NHS IPC-compliant disinfectant or laundered depending on the care setting's infection control requirements for patient handling equipment.
- Usable Individually or in Pairs - the Multi-Mover can be used as a single sheet for standard repositioning tasks, or two sheets can be stacked for higher-friction tasks where the double layer improves the grip and control between the sheet and the mattress; using two sheets in combination is particularly useful for heavier patients or more demanding lateral transfers.
- Two Sizes - Standard and Extra-Wide - standard flat sheet (NCL-MM2070, 2000x700mm) for standard adult care home and hospital beds; extra-wide flat sheet (NCL-MM2090, 2000x900mm) for wider bed configurations or bariatric patients where additional sheet width is needed to reach the handles across the full patient contact area; MHOR 1992 manual handling risk assessment should confirm the appropriate size.