Why Are Patient Hoists so Important?

Whether you work in a residential care home, hospital or medical clinic, the care of your patients should be a top priority. For those with limited mobility, you must ensure that they are comfortable and that the facility has the right equipment and support for nurses and carers to utilise. Patient hoists are one piece of equipment that can help out in so many ways.

In this blog, we discuss why patient hoists are so important and how they can benefit users and carers.

What is a patient hoist?

A patient hoist or overhead lift are commonly used in public healthcare facilities although they can be used at home too. Made from a tall overhead hoist this hovers above the patients and lowers a sling or soft chair where the patient is positioned. The hoist then moves the patient carefully up and the hoist can be wheeled around by the carer.

Why are patient hoists useful?

You must be able to all different kinds of patients and their needs, so if someone in your care has limited mobility patient hoists can provide support. Here are some of the ways that patients hoists can help:

Increased safety

Using a patient hoist is often much safer than moving a patient by hand, therefore limiting risk to the patient and staff. Having reduced mobility often means that their joints are more delicate so having this type of equipment accessible will protect their physical health and keep them comfortable.

Improves care

Navigating someone with reduced mobility into the bath or to a different part of the facility can be difficult, however, patient hoists can improve efficiency and care quality. Something as simple as being lowered into the bath instead of having a bed bath can boost well-being and generally improve their care experience.

Versatile

Patient hoists aren’t just used for elderly patients, they are also suitable for larger patients, those recovering from operations or other kinds of treatment and disabled patients too. From moving them around the facility to performing physical checks, patient hoists are relied upon in many ways.

Here at ADL Lift Services , based in Scotland, we provide a range of lift products as well as professional servicing and maintenance. From passenger lifts to car lifts, our experienced team will provide the best possible advice to ensure their customer’s requirements are completed to 100% satisfaction. For more information contact us today.