Mitt style gloves made from nylon slide sheet material. Designed to reduce handling associated with normal slidesheets and has various applications. Can be worn by an attendant to enable them to make minor adjustments to client's lying position i.e. reposition client's shoulders and hips; perform minor transfers i.e. move someone across a bed, and can be placed under client's heels to reduce shearing when sliding the client. Available in one size and in colour blue.
General Details
Caution
Please exercise caution when using Easy Slide Gloves. Not designed to replace safe manual handling practices. Not recommended for repositioning or transferring bariatric clients. Please consult with your occupational therapist or physiotherapist for professional advice on appropriate method of transfers and client handling.
Extra product information
Secured by: User places their hand within the glove.
Anchorage Points / Handle Position: Not applicable.
Sliding Action: Sideways
Method of Movement: Person wearing gloves initiate movement
Portability: Lightweight, can be easily folded and stored away. Carers/attendants can keep gloves in their pockets ready for use when needed. This may be particularly beneficial to carers/attendants working in a facility where there are numerous clients.
Method of Use
To move client across a bed (one carer/attendant)
Wear both gloves
Slide ankles across
Slide buttocks across
With patient's head on a pillow, slide shoulders across
To move client up a bed (two attendants / carers)
Two carers can easily slide someone up a bed, each with a glove on one hand
Manufacturer/Country
Unknown
Websites
- Rehab Assist - Multiglide Gloves - http://www.rehabassist.com.au/immedia.htm#multi
Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.
Models / Specifications
Model Multiglide Glove: One model only
- Width Overall 197 mm
- Length Overall 500 mm
Suppliers (3)
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Mobility Plus Australia (Fairfield)
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Personal Aids Care Equipment (PACE) (Warrnambool )
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Rehab Assist Pty Ltd (Bayswater)
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Mobility Plus Australia (Fairfield)
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Personal Aids Care Equipment (PACE) (Warrnambool )
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Rehab Assist Pty Ltd (Bayswater)
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Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing, and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards see http://www.ilcaustralia.org.au/Using_Assistive_Technology/standards_regulation
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