Should slide sheets be single use?
The use of slide sheet to reposition a patient in a chair is not best practice and a one way sheet should be used. Although slides sheets may be used in a chair to aid putting a sling in place or dressing these are a specialist uses and not a general use of a slide sheet.
When would you use a slide sheet?
Patient slide sheets are an important item for carers. They are designed to be used in moving, transferring and repositioning a patient without having to lift them from somewhere such as a bed. They are key for patient mobility.
Can you leave a slide sheet under a patient?
Do not leave a slide sheet under the patient unless it has been assessed as safe. Ensure the patient is comfortable and not exposed before drawing back the screens. Ensure the slide sheet is stored by the patient’s bed using local guidelines, making sure it will not fall on the floor.
Can a carer use a slide sheet on their own?
One glide sheet can be used on its own to support a person position their legs in bed and this technique can be carried out by one carer. A key point to remember is the person must be able to sit un aided at the edge of the bed, feet flat on the floor and hands on the bed.
Can you use a slide sheet on the floor?
Slide sheets not be left on the floor or under an unattended patient but should be stowed where they can be easily retrieved but will not cause accidents.
Can you use a slide sheet on a double bed?
Types of Slide Sheets – Base Fitted Sheet– Available in single and double with locking strings or elasticated fitting, for standard depth mattresses. Double Bed– For a single occupant in a double bed.
What legislation governs the use of slide sheets?
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR) (as amended 2002)
Which legislation governs the use of slide sheets?
Should a slide sheet be dug underneath a person?
If moving a person up the bed, the open ends of the slide sheet should be under the person’s head and the fold under their thighs. Fold slide sheet in half and position the open ends of the sheet in the direction the person will move towards. Tuck slide sheet under hips and shoulders as far as possible.
What are the safety considerations when using slide sheets?
Basic Safety Information: Replace if damaged or when the fabric is no longer slippery. Slide sheets must never be used for lifting a person. Slide sheets must not be left on the floor, they will present a slip hazard. Use of slide sheets on sloping surfaces may cause unintended sliding, resulting in injury.
Can you leave a slide sheet on the bed?
It is important not to pull the slide sheet out towards the lower end of the bed as this can cause the patient to slide back down the bed. Do not leave a slide sheet under the patient unless it has been assessed as safe.
How do you move a patient up the bed with a slide sheet?
To do this: Carers should stand with one foot in front of the other foot on opposite sides of the bed. The person’s legs should be moved first before moving the rest of the body. One carer pulls the top layer of slide sheet while the other carer pushes the person’s shoulder and hip, moving them across the bed.