Patient Handling

Introducing Maxi Move® 5 – a new era in patient handling

Healthcare professionals face increasing pressure when it comes to patient handling, with the demand for more efficient processes and workflows only growing.¹

Minimising caregiver injuries with smarter patient handling solutions

Healthcare professionals dedicate their lives to patient care, yet many face a significant occupational hazard – injuries caused by manual patient handling.¹

Addressing immobility challenges in healthcare with Maxi Move® 5

Immobility remains a major challenge in modern healthcare.¹

Enabling single-handed care with the all new Maxi Move® 5

Every healthcare facility is unique, with diverse patient and caregiver needs that demand flexible solutions.

Meeting your versatility needs with Maxi Move® 5

Each healthcare facility has its own unique challenges.

5 things to consider when choosing an air-assisted transfer device

The lifting and transferring of patients play a pivotal role in caregiver’s health and musculoskeletal injury risk, which can impact turnover and lead to staffing shortages, thus affecting overall levels of patient care¹,². This risk of injury has increased with the rising number of plus size...

AirPal: much more than a patient lateral transfer

With the AirPal® air-assisted patient transfer system, you can transfer patients from one surface to another and reposition within the bed safely, comfortably and efficiently. AirPal supports the patient on a bed of air, an elevating effect created by air flowing through the perforated underside of...

5 solutions to support single-handed care

The term single-handed care simply refers to a means of safely transferring an individual with the correct equipment and appropriate number of carergivers. In some care environments, there have long been ‘informal working practices’ automatically requiring the need for two caregivers when assisting...

Do you consider these 7 factors in the patient mobility assessment process?

The International Standards for manual handling of people in the healthcare sector discuss various methods of assessment1. The most essential transfers take place multiple times throughout the daily journey. Risk assessment helps to identify the most appropriate transfer and equipment for the...

Key considerations for healthcare facilities planning

What is the space needed around the bed to make it easier to get in and out, to maneuver equipment, and for the caregiver to support residents when they need it with less risk of injury? We understand that planning a facility around the needs of residents and to promote the ability of staff to care...

Preventing caregiver injuries: How floor and ceiling lifts can help

Routine care tasks should not put caregivers at risk. Caregivers perform transfer, repositioning and hygiene tasks many times throughout the day. If these essential care tasks are not performed with the right equipment, care processes and skills, they can put caregivers at risk of musculoskeletal...

Tips and techniques to consider when using slide sheets under the patient

Using slide sheet devices for in-bed movements has benefits not only for safety, but also for the patients’ comfort, security and dignity¹. The risks of moving the full body weight of a dependent patient are well recognised. For horizontal transfers and many in-bed movements, the provision of a...

What’s the cost of caregiver injury and patient immobility in healthcare environments?

Patient handling injuries can be costly not only for the caregiver but also for the organisation. The financial impact is associated with injury investigation and potential claim management, temporarily replacing an injured caregiver and litigation/settlement costs. This article aims to evaluate the...

Sit to stand study shows Sara Flex 'allows more forward knee movement'

An evaluation of 6 different sit to stand devices for use in rehabilitation shows an 'overwhelming preference' for the Sara® Flex knee support during a study in Loughborough University, UK.

How to choose a patient transfer device depending on mobility level

Patient transfer tasks occur across multiple healthcare settings and are often high risk activities for both caregivers and patients. Risk of patient and staff injury has led to the development of global Safe Patient Handling programmes.

5 things to consider when choosing a sit to stand lift for patient transfers

Standing and raising aids, also known as sit-to-stand devices/lifts, are used by caregivers to transfer patients or residents between two seated postures, for example, seated on the edge of the bed to a wheelchair, or wheelchair to commode or shower chair.

[4/4] Harnais - Transferts allongés / Mise en place et utilisation des harnais civière

En complément du premier webinaire Choix et mise en place des harnais, trois webinaires complémentaires sont proposés sur le mois d'octobre afin de répondre aux questionnements ou problématiques que vous pouvez rencontrer avec certains harnais (toilette, membre, latéralisation...). Le transfert...

[3/4] Harnais - Soins au lit / Mise en place et utilisation des harnais de membres et de latéralisation et des draps de glisse

En complément du premier webinaire Choix et mise en place des harnais, trois webinaires complémentaires sont proposés sur le mois d'octobre afin de répondre aux questionnements ou problématiques que vous pouvez rencontrer avec certains harnais (toilette, membre, latéralisation...). Assurer des soins...

[2/4] Harnais - Gestion de la continence / Mise en place et utilisation des harnais de toilette

En complément du premier webinaire Choix et mise en place des harnais, trois webinaires complémentaires sont proposés sur le mois d'octobre afin de répondre aux questionnements ou problématiques que vous pouvez rencontrer avec certains harnais (toilette, membre, latéralisation...). La mise aux...

[1/4] Choix et mise en place des harnais - Comment assurer leur adaptation à la situation ?

L'efficacité et la sécurité des transferts dépendent du choix du lève-personne utilisé. Cependant, les harnais restent un élément clé et central afin d'assurer un transfert confortable et en toute sécurité. Ils doivent être solides, confortables, adaptés aux soins, et faciles à mettre en place et à...

Utilizing the Maxi Move 5 to facilitate maximum outcomes

The Maxi Move 5 is designed to enable a single caregiver to manage demanding everyday transfers and repositioning tasks. This webinar aims to demonstrate to healthcare professionals, one of the best ways to transform patient care practices, ensuring maximum outcomes through state-of-the-art features...

Transforming Dementia Care with Arjo's Solutions

Approximately 50 million people worldwide live with dementia, with the condition affecting more than 60% of long-term care residents. This webinar is designed to provide valuable insights and practical strategies for healthcare providers, caregivers, and anyone involved in dementia care.  Our expert...

L'innovation Maxi Move 5 pour lutter contre les TMS : Démonstration en live

Découvrez notre nouveau lève-personne Maxi Move 5 en live ! Lors de la journée portes ouvertes que nous organisons à Toulouse ce jeudi 27 mars, plusieurs ateliers seront organisés. Parmi ces ateliers, une démonstration de l'innovation Maxi Move 5 sera réalisée. Cette démonstration permettra d'en...

L'innovation Maxi Move : Faciliter la circulation des soins et améliorer la lutte contre les TMS

Avec l’assistance au déplacement motorisée, notre innovation Maxi Move est conçue pour alléger les manœuvres et rendre le positionnement plus précis dans les contraintes d’espaces de soins. Ce lève-personne est plus sensible aux mouvements de poussée, de traction et de pivot, permettent aux...

Episode 4 : " L’heure du coucher : les soignant(e)s veillent à la détente des résident(e)s "

Arjo a le plaisir de vous inviter à suivre "De l'aube au crépuscule : Le quotidien d'un(e) soignant(e)" sous la forme d'une mini série. Les 4 épisodes seront répartis tout au long de l'année 2024.  L'objectif de cette mini-série est de montrer comment les aides techniques (et leur bonne utilisation)...

Therapeutic Value of Seating: Introducing the Sorrento 2 & Phoenix 2 from Seating Matters

Please join Andy Rich MS, OTR/L, CSPHP, Clinical Solutions Manager for Arjo and Jim Deccio, US Director of Sales and Operations for Seating Matters for a new product launch webinar showcasing Seating Matters' newest chairs – the Sorrento 2 and Phoenix 2! During this webinar you will: Learn the...

Preventing staff risks in outpatient care settings

Learning objectives Participants will: Identify the composition of current outpatient service facilities Determine factors affecting outpatient market growth Review importance of safe patient handling and mobility in any healthcare setting Compare safe patient handling and mobility in acute,...

Getting Back Up

Please join Andy Rich MS, OTR/L, CSPHP and Carroll Gillespie, MS, BSN, RN, CWOCN for a discussion on saving time and reducing injuries when recovering someone from a fall. Demonstrating different equipment and devices that make the transfer easier for the caregiver and more comfortable for the...

Robotik und KI in der (Intensiv-) Pflege: Notwendigkeit oder Übel?

Markus Wohlmannstetter bietet uns einen Vortrag an, um über die Notwendigkeit von Robotik und künstlicher Intelligenz in der  (Intensiv-)Pflege nachzudenken. Können neue Technologien uns ersetzen? Sollten wir sie zu einem Ziel machen? Sollte die Industrie dies für uns entscheiden? Welche Macht haben...

The "9-1-1” on SPH use in the Emergency Department

Learning objectives Participants will: Identify barriers to providing safe patient handling in the prehospital setting and emergency department Compare and contrast the safe patient handling landscape in the prehospital setting and the Emergency Department Define the constraints that currently block...

Magic of Friction

Please join Andy Rich MS, OTR/L, CSPHP and Carroll Gillespie, MS, BSN, RN, CWOCN for a discussion on empowering movement using friction reducing and air assisted lateral transfer devices. Easing strain on caregivers and creating a smoother transfer for your patients/residents.

Ensuring Dignity: Utilizing safe resident handling & mobility programs with persons living with dementia

Learning objectives The participants will: 4 truths about dementia Person centered care as the foundation for Safe Resident Handling and Mobility (SRHM) programs The importance of developing a dementia capable workforce through a SRHM program Unique characteristic traits of people living with...

Extensively Speaking: Sitting and Standing with Moderate Assist Individuals

Join Andy Rich MS, OTR/L, CSPHP and Carroll Gillespie, MS, BSN, RN, CWOCN for a discussion on meeting the needs of moderate assist patients using devices that will empower their movement.

Walk this way: Using SPHM devices to support advanced balance & ambulation challenges

Learning objectives The participants will: Recognize risk factors associated with ambulation/gait of patients/residents Select patients & patient populations appropriate for protected gait tools Demonstrate patient handling techniques that can facilitate mobility outcomes safely Explain how...

Episode 3 : " Le bain : l’importance de la détente dans la routine quotidienne"

Arjo a le plaisir de vous inviter à suivre "De l'aube au crépuscule : Le quotidien d'un(e) soignant(e)" sous la forme d'une mini série. Les 4 épisodes seront répartis tout au long de l'année 2024.  L'objectif de cette mini-série est de montrer comment les aides techniques (et leur bonne utilisation)...

Ensuring Safety, Dignity and Best Outcomes for Patients and Caregivers when Working with Bariatric Mobility Devices

Please join Andy Rich MS, OTR/L, CSPHP and Carroll Gillespie for a discussion on ensuring dignity when working with bariatric mobility devices. During this webinar we will demonstrate the use of several bariatric devices which help to empower patient movement.

A Safer and More Efficient Hygiene Care Flow in People Living with Dementia - A Person-Centred Approach

This webinar is the second in a series of conversations exploring the experiences for persons living with dementia across the continuum of care.  We will examine the challenges that may impact and influence hygiene care flow for both the care-recipient, the person living with dementia, and the...

Episode 1 : "Un nouveau jour commence : le rituel matinal du lever"

Arjo a le plaisir de vous inviter à suivre "De l'aube au crépuscule : Le quotidien d'un(e) soignant(e)" sous la forme d'une mini série. Les 4 épisodes seront répartis tout au long de l'année 2024.  L'objectif de cette mini-série est de montrer comment les aides techniques (et leur bonne utilisation)...

Matching the right hygiene solution to your patients & residents needs

Performing hygiene routines for patients and residents can be considered as patient handling in a wet environment.  This requires carers to determine what is the most appropriate hygiene equipment for the person’s level of mobility, the type of care being provided, and the manual handling challenges...

Bariatric Considerations for Patient & Resident Handling

Safe patient handling requires facilities and carers to ensure that they have effective equipment, skills, and environment to perform the tasks required.   The management of bariatric patients/residents poses additional challenges that must be addressed.  This webinar will equip healthcare...

Patient & Resident Lifting Slings – How to correctly choose & fit a sling

Safe patient & resident handling is paramount. However, patient needs, lifter & sling types, and the task for which the lift is being performed can be quite varied. This session will look at how to select and fit the correct Arjo sling for you and your client’s needs.

Arjo MOVE Webinar Series - Module 1: Exploring the evidence and ergonomic standards impacting caregiver injury reduction

Arjo is welcoming you to explore the evidence linking ergonomics to caregiver injury reduction, with Hanneke and Mary Matz.  This is the first of our 5-part Arjo MOVE webinar series on how healthcare providers can drive safety and efficiency through ergonomics, led by a panel of recognised experts...

A Single Handed and Person Centered Care Approach to Empowering Mobility

Break the chain of infection and reduce the risk of cross-contamination

Conflict between bedside falls, prevention and patient mobility – latest insights

Arjo is inviting you to join Prof Sue Hignett and Dr Mike Fray - both experts and professionals in patient handling and ergonomics from Loughborough University.  In this webinar, we will learn more about: how falls and mobility frequently originate around the bed space with the adoption of ‘one size...

Ensuring sling safety during patient movement: What may go wrong?

Arjo is inviting you to join Deborah Harrison - a clinical expert and key opinion leader in the fields of moving & handling, and single handed care across health, social care and education sectors to:  Explore the evidence base in the use of sling as well as passive lift related incidents and...

Improving care process workflow and reducing the risk of caregiver patient handling associated injury during COVID 19

Patient Handling Principles in Pressure Injury Prevention

Arjo is inviting you to join Jacqui Fletcher - a Senior Nurse Advisor at the Stop Pressure Ulcers Programme / Clinical Lead Pressure Ulcers National Wound Care Strategy to learn more about:  the new perspectives on pressure ulcer/injury development and the damage cascade the leading factors which...

Preventing harm to your caregivers and patients during proning

Promoting mobility moments through patient handling technology

During periods of hospitalization, empowering movement and facilitating mobility with patients early in the care pathway is important for recovery. Arjo is inviting you to join Aideen Gallagher - a clinical expert and key opinion leader in the patient handling field to:  address the challenges for...