Infection control and sling safety

Patient, resident and caregiver safety is our top priority, and during the COVID-19 outbreak, infection control can be a serious challenge in any facility. A study by the National Institutes of Health has shown that the virus that causes COVID-19 can live on various objects for hours and sometimes days.¹ Using a disinfecting spray and wiping down surfaces are precautions that should be widely exercised. Enhance infection control and sling safety by using disposable, wipeable and wipe-down sling and Flite^® options.

The Arjo Wipeable Standing Clip Sling is made from nonporous material and welded seams. The body, straps and attachment points are all designed to be wiped clean between residents, helping to reduce the cross-infection risks associated with shared patient handling devices. By avoiding the laundry process, you also don’t have to worry about any lost or missing slings, making this sling always a wipe away from availability.

Disposable Flite and slings are designed with infection control in mind. These single-patient-use, disposable slings are ideal for maintaining a facility’s infection control standards while providing the same level of patient care. The disposable Flite slings are available in various sizes and styles including clip and loop.

With people in mind, Arjo is here to ensure the health and safety of your facility. With increasing infection control needs, we are committed to ensuring that you can focus on providing care while we focus on getting you what you need.

For more information, contact your local Arjo representative or fill out our writeable PDF which you can fax to our customer care group 888-594-2756 for a quote.

References:

1. National Institutes of Health. New coronavirus stable for hours on surfaces.
   https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/new-coronavirus-stable-hours-surfaces. Accessed March 25, 2020.