Ceiling hoists, also known as overhead hoists, ceiling track hoists or ceiling lifts, offer the perfect solution for care environments with limited or restricted use of space. Whether you work in a hospital or nursing home environment or you are a carer within your own home, a ceiling hoist will provide controlled movement and positioning of your patients.
It is quick and easy to install a patient hoist and in circumstances where fixed ceiling lifts are not viable, there are a range of portable hoists to choose from. Portable ceiling hoists are ideal for use in home care, in an emergency situation or when temporary care is required. Taking the Oxford Voyager Portable ceiling lift as an example, this hoist has a high lift capacity at 31 stones and the removable, chargeable battery allows 24 hour constant use, so you can see how flexible and practical this kind of lift can be.
Before purchasing a patient hoist you will need to consider how much space you have to accommodate the device and how often it will need to be used. Some hoists are compact and portable and thus offer carers greater flexibility, whereas others are fixed and take up quite a lot of space.
Patient hoists can also be used in the rehabilitation process to promote patient independence. A safety belt offers added reassurance to the patient and a removable foot tray and cover allows the lift to transform into a rehabilitation aid and enables the patient to fully stand.
You may also wish to consider a hoist that has integrated weighing scales. Integrated digital scales enable carers to weigh patients during the transfer process, which not only saves time but eliminates an unnecessary patient discomfort.
Whatever your ceiling hoist or lift requirements, whether you need to upgrade the hoists in your hospital department, install ceiling lifts in your nursing home or just need a temporary patient lift to care for a relative within your own home, making sure you understand the different types of lift available will help you to decide on the one which best meets your needs.
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If you would like to find out more about the benefits of using a ceiling hoist why not visit the Joerns Healthcare website where you can browse their range of patient hoist products.
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