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The Next Generation of In-bed Care Management

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Correctly used slide sheets reduce risk

Designed by Diane Hindson, Back Care Advisor from County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, the new Banana Versal developed by GBUK Healthcare is moving and handling with a difference.

Versal replaces the need for multiple flat or tubular slide sheets. The unique design facilitates a full range of patient movement, with the versatility of both flat and tubular sheets.

Versal is placed under the patient in the same position for every procedure.

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Why use a slide sheet at all?Moving a patient is a daily requirement in healthcare, whether it is to make a patient more comfortable or to facilitate some form of clinical intervention. Very often patients will have little or limited ability to assist in moving themselves. This means that most if not all the effort required to move the patient has to come from the carers. Carers working in hospital clinics and wards are called upon to move and reposition patients many times through the course of a working day.

In 2016 GBUK commissioned experts from Loughborough University to carry out an independent study and analysis of the forces employed in moving a patient.

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Loughborough study

So why is Banana Versal any better than two flat sheets – or a tubular slide sheet?Conventional slide sheets are either flat, in which case two are used together, or tubular. Tubular slide sheets are ideal for moving patients laterally, at 90 degrees to the axis of the tube. This is because in effect the tube creates two slide sheets that can stay with each other at the same time as moving against each other. The disadvantage is that any movement not at 90 degrees to the axis of the tube is not so readily facilitated.

Flat slide sheets are ideal for moving patients both laterally and medially. Two flat slide sheets will move well against each other, but unlike the tube, will not stay together. As the patient is moved the upper slide sheet will move away from it’s

counterpart. This means that three flat sheets are often needed to complete lateral movements. Another consideration is the size of slide sheet used. In essence the slide sheet should be long enough to stay fully under the patient, and wide enough to encompass the full range of the intended movement. But of course patients come in a range of shapes and sizes, and so there’s been a need for a range of different slide sheet sizes to cope with this.

The ideal therefore comprises two surfaces that move against each other in any direction at the same time as remaining joined together under the patient.

This clearly demonstrates that the heavier the patient the greater the force required to move the patient in the course of a lateral transfer.

What is also shown is that to move a patient using just a single slide sheet requires considerably more force than does moving the same patient using the Banana Versal. In the case of the 98kg patient more than twice as much effort is required.

The reason for the significant difference between the force required when using a single sheet and that required when using the Banana Versal is entirely due to the reduction in friction. The low friction properties of the Banana Versal reduce the force of friction between the patient and trolley top.

The Loughborough study evaluated the use of a single slide sheet, and measured the force required to move a static patient across from one surface to another, replicating the lateral transfer of the patient from a trolley to an operating table.

Loads representing three different patients

were used: Heavy – 98kg, Medium – 72kg,

and Small – 58kg.

Under identical conditions the force required to move the same patients but using Banana Versal was measured.

The results were as follows:

Patient* Single slide sheet

Banana Versal

Difference

Heavy 98kg 214.7N 104.7N 110N

Medium 72kg 172.6N 98.3N 74.3N

Small 58kg 71.5N 65.2N 6.3N

*In the UK the average adult male weight is around 85kg, and female around 70kg.

Banana Versal is the next generation of in-bed care


Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended) Third edition 2004, Health and Safety Executive

Manual Handling Operations RegulationsEvery workplace must comply with the risk assessment requirements set out in the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 as well as the requirement in the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended) (MHOR) to carry out a risk assessment on manual handling tasks.

The regulations set out a hierarchy of measures to reduce the risks of manual handling. These are in regulation 4(1) and as follows:

• Avoid hazardous manual handling operations so far as reasonably practicable;

• Assess any hazardous manual handling operations that cannot be avoided;

• Reduce the risk of injury so far as reasonably practicable.

Employees have general health and safety duties to:

• Follow appropriate systems of work laid down for their safety

• Make proper use of equipment provided for their safety

• Co-operate with their employer on health and safety matters

• Inform the employer if they identify hazardous handling activities

• Take care to ensure that their activities do not put others at risk

Using conventional slide sheets, or no slide sheets at allMoving patients and repositioning patients are routine daily tasks in every clinical situation.

There are a number of factors that can create an increased risk of localised trauma and tissue damage, which can lead to further complications, including pressure ulcers. The consequences of this for the patient include extended hospital stays, an increased risk of infection, and the need for further treatment. For the carer, not using slide sheets correctly or even at all increases the risk of MSK injury, with all the long-term consequences that this may bring.

Localised trauma & tissue damage:

Using a slide sheet that is too small or too narrow• Increased risk of heels, shoulders and limbs being

dragged across bed linen. This increases the likelihood of localised trauma and tissue damage.

Using too few slide sheets• Transferring a patient safely should be done

with three flat sheets. Using too few slide sheets increases the force required and risks the patient being dragged across bed linen during some part of the movement.

Not using a slide sheet at all• Increased risk of tissue damage with the

consequence of pressure sores and infection.

Compliance, purchasing and stock control:

Multiple sizes• Keeping a stock of slide sheets in many different

sizes raises the risk of the wrong size being selected for a given task.

Compliance and training• Having several different types and style of slide

sheet complicates user training and increases the risk of non-compliance or even non-use.

Injuries to staff

Using slide sheets incorrectly or not all• Increases risks of MSK and other

work-related injuries• Can have lifelong consequences

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It’s estimated that a treating a single pressure ulcer costs the NHS up to £8,000**.*Nursing Times VOL: 98, ISSUE: 11, PAGE NO: 41 March 2002. Krzysztof S. Gebhardt, PhD, RGN. Clinical nurse specialist, pressure ulcer prevention at St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust, London. **Data on file. 2016. GBUK Ltd

“Pressure ulcers are recognised as having the potential to cause significant harm to the individuals who suffer them, and their prevention and management also consumes large slices of health care budgets. Furthermore, failure by health care professionals and organisations to prevent or manage pressure ulcers appropriately is increasingly the subject of litigation.”*

Pressure ulcers occur as a result of localised ischaemia caused by tissue distortion, angulation or stretching out of the natural shape.

How can Banana Versal help to reduce MSK injury risks and costs?

There are in essence three mechanisms that can lead to the formation of pressure ulcers.

· Localised direct pressure that becomes non-uniform gives rise to pressure gradients between adjacent areas of tissue, resulting in tissue distortion.

· Shearing occurs when soft tissue is subject to forces moving in different directions. The shearing forces acting between the bony skeleton and soft tissue can be sufficient to cause localised ischaemia and consequent tissue damage.

· Friction can result in acute mechanical trauma as for example patients are pulled across the coarse fabric of bedding.

The correct and appropriate use of slide sheets addresses these issues directly.

· Small adjustments can be easily made at regular intervals to an immobile patient’s position to prevent localised points of pressure, and reduce the risk of shearing.

· Slide sheets reduce friction when patients are being moved, reducing friction in turn reduces the risk of trauma and tissue damage.

Slide Sheets & Pressure Ulcers

The cost of a slide sheet of any description is relatively small. Slide sheets are widely available as single-use disposable products and as single patient use reusable devices. To anticipate every eventuality it’s normal for clinical departments to stock both flat and tubular sheets in a range of different sizes. The disadvantage of this is that there is necessarily an extensive stock holding, but that the most appropriate slide sheet for any given task might not be selected by busy staff, or even available just when it’s needed.

Because Banana Versal is a single universal size and design these unnecessary logistics and inventory

costs and risks are completely eliminated. Banana Versal means that a single universal device can be used for every patient in every department throughout the hospital. In addition, staff training is simplified and the potential for compliance significantly enhanced. The data from the Loughborough study clearly demonstrates that the failure to use a slide sheet correctly, or even at all substantially increases the physical effort required to move the patient. This greatly increases the risk of MSK injury to staff. It’s estimated* that the direct cost to the NHS of a Band 5 member of staff being absent from work for 12 weeks is almost £11,000.*Data on file. 2016. GBUK Ltd

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Preparing Banana Versal using the fold-on-fold method.

Rolling down Banana Versal under patient.

Final positioning of Banana Versal under patient.

Moving patient up the bed.

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USEFUL INFORMATION1. When inserting the Versal ensure the seam

at the head end is in line with the top of the mattress. This will then enable the Versal to cover the full bed length.

2. Within the tube of the Versal, there are loops at the head end and the foot end. To hang up, please bring the loops together which will bring Versal to half size and then hang in your desired location.

3. When removing the Versal, please remove from the foot end. Holding both layers from the far corner pull the sheet at an angle up the legs and body, turning the Versal under on itself. (The Versal is now moving against 4 layers. and will make it easy to remove)

4 If the hanging loops appear on the outside of the Versal, this means the Versal is inside out. Please turn the sheet the correct way before attempting to transfer or position.

The Banana Versal is placed under the patient in the same way every time, no matter what the intended task Versal can be used for every lateral transfer, turning and repositioning up the bed.

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONSlide sheets are inherently safe and effective when used correctly. The following safety warnings must be observed at all times.

CAUTION If Versal is left in situ under a patient on a profiling bed, ensure that the knee bolster is raised before adjusting the bed back-rest.

DO inspect the Versal before use

DO NOT use a Versal sheet that is worn or damaged, wet or soiled.

DO NOT use a Versal to lift a patient.

DO ensure that Versal is stored in clean and dry conditions and free from sources of contamination.

DO NOT leave Versal on the floor.

FOR USE WITH ONE PATIENT ONLYSingle patient use Versal may not be laundered and once used must be disposed of in accordance with local policy

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Lifting the bolster to raise the patient's knees... Patient sat on bed prior to being helped into chair.

….raising patient’s head. This sequence ensures that patient does not slide down the bed.

Lateral transfer using Banana Versal and Transfer Board.

Turning patient with Banana Versal. Continue move to prone patient if required.

Patient transferred to trolley.

Moving patient’s legs over side of bed. Removing Banana Versal.

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Bed Adaptor

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READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

THESE DEVICES MUST ONLY BE USED BY INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE COMPETENT IN USING THEM SAFELY AND HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE INSTRUCTIONS IN FULL. THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT COVER SAFE MOVING AND HANDLING TECHNIQUES OR HOW TO USE REPOSITIONING SHEETS OR SYSTEMS.

Safety Notices

This warning symbol is used throughout this User Manual to advise the reader that there is potential risk to the health and safety of the person using the device and attachments (hereafter ‘the carer’), and the person the device is being used for the benefit of (hereafter ‘the user’).

Please read the following general safety notices before using the device;

THE BED Adaptor, TETHERS AND SHEET CLAMPS SHOULD NEVER BE FITTED TO THE BED Adaptor BEFORE A RISK ASSESSMENT HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND THERE IS NO RISK OF THE PATIENT/SERVICE USER ATTEMPTING TO DETACH OR TAMPER WITH THE TETHERS OR SHEET CLAMPS AND/OR SAFETY LOZENGES. RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH BY STRANGULATION AND/OR CHOKING MAY OCCUR.

Two Bed Adaptors must be fitted at all times. When the user is left unattended and the Sheet Clamps are in use each of the two top corners of the repositioning sheet system must be attached to a Sheet Clamp that is then adequately fixed to a Bed Adaptor using the Clamp Wrap.

The Bed Adaptor should only be used with the Sheet Clamp and approved attachments. IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO REPLACE BED SIDE/SAFETY RAILS OR OTHER MEASURES USED TO PREVENT A PATIENT OR SERVICE USER FROM FALLING FROM THEIR BED. IT SHOULD ONLY BE USED TO PREVENT UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF THE BED SHEET ONCE RE-POSITIONING HAS BEEN ACHIEVED. Suitable bed side/safety rail systems must be fitted and deployed/used when the Bed Adaptor and Sheet Clamps are in use. A patient/service user MUST NEVER be left unattended in a bed with the Bed Adaptor and Sheet Clamps installed with a suitable repositioning sheet system without the bed side/safety rails deployed.

It is the responsibility of the user of the Bed Adaptor to ensure that the bed, mattress and repositioning sheet or system used are installed and operating correctly.

The Bed Adaptor must only be used under close supervision by a competent individual who has read these instructions and fully understands how to use the device and all of its attachments safely and as intended.

The Bed Adaptor and Sheet Clamps must only be used by the carer, and never operated/fitted/removed by the patient/service user.

The Bed Adaptor should not be used in ambient temperatures below 5 degrees Centigrade or above 30 degrees Centigrade. KEEP THE BED Adaptor, TETHERS, SHEET CLAMPS AND Adaptor WRAP AWAY FROM NAKED FLAMES, BURNING EMBERS OR EXCESSIVE HEAT. RISK OF FIRE.

Ensure that the repositioning sheet or system the Sheet Clamps are attached to is fit for purpose and free from damage or defects.

Do not leave a Sheet Clamp or attachments fitted to a repositioning sheet or system if there are any safety or comfort concerns (such as tissue viability issues) in the event due to their position that the user was to come into direct contact with the Sheet Clamp.

Do not leave the Sheet Clamps or attachments fitted to the repositioning sheet or system when the sheet or system is being cleaned either by hand, or machined washed and dried.

Inspect the Bed Adaptor and attachments before use to ensure they are free from damage and/or defects. If in any doubt do not use.

Only use the Tethers and Clamp Wraps when fitted to a correctly installed Bed Adaptor. Use of any other Adaptor or fixing point could result in serious injury or death.

It is the responsibility of the carer to ensure that whatever bed frame the Bed Adaptor is attached to that it is fit for purpose and can provide the necessary strength and stability for the Sheet Clamps to operate safely and as intended.

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About the Bed Adaptor

The Bed Adaptor and attachments have been specifically designed for use by carers/nurses on behalf of persons who are disabled or have chronic conditions, in order to secure a suitable in-bed repositioning sheet system in place to prevent unwanted movement when the person has been repositioned. Bed Adaptor should only be used by competent individuals who have read and understood the entire contents of the User Manual and any additional instructions provided for attachments, and where required and available watched and understood the additional training videos available at www.gbukbanana.com

The Bed Adaptor should not be used until an assessment for its suitability has been carried out by a competent individual.

The Bed Adaptor can be used in conjunction with Tethers (supplied separately) which keep the Sheet Clamp and Safety Lozenge connected to the Bed Adaptor, and the Sheet Clamp.

The Bed Adaptor can be used with suitable repositioning sheets and linen bed sheets that do not prevent the Cover of the Sheet Clamp (supplied separately) being closed when the Safety Lozenge is fitted, as detailed in these instructions provided with the Sheet Clamps.

If you are in any doubt as to whether the repositioning sheet or linen bed sheet is suitable for use with the Bed Adaptor, and by definition the Sheet Clamp and attachments, please contact GBUK Banana for guidance.

The Bed Adaptor is intended to be used to enable securing of repositioning sheets and/or linen bed sheets for individuals weighing up to 20 stone (126kg) on flat or inclined beds – when a Bed Adaptor is fitted to each top corner of the bed frame.

3rd Party Product Compatibility

It is the responsibility of the person operating the Bed Adaptor and attachments to ensure that the bed, mattress and repositioning sheet or system used with the device are compatible with each other, and if CE marked as Medical Devices meet the required prevailing standards where applicable.

Where applicable electrically operated medical beds must conform to the prevailing standards, and be CE marked in accordance with the Medical Device Directive (EU Directive 93/42/EEC).

Mattresses should be compatible with the bed and meet the bed manufacturers requirements, and any repositioning sheet or system should be compatible with both the mattress and bed.

The Bed Adaptor should only be fitted to beds where the additional weight of the Bed Adaptor, Sheet Clamps and attachments when fitted does not then exceed the safe working load/maximum user load of either the Bed, Mattress or repositioning sheet or system.

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Technical Specification

Please note: Size values where relevant are rounded up to the nearest whole cm

Bed Adaptor

Construction: Fabricated polypropylene

Weight: 0.5 kg

Overall length: 21.5 cm

Overall width: 15 cm

Overall height: 21.5 cm

Suitable Bed Frames: Where each Bed Adaptor can be fixed using two Clamp Wraps to a suitable fixing point

Maximum safe user weight (per pair fitted): 126.6kg (20 stone)

Tether (supplied separately)

Construction: Induction welded polyurethane

Weight: Approx. 4 g

Overall length: 25 cm – variable due to pre-tensioning

Overall width: 1 cm

Overall height: n/a

Maximum safe user weight: n/a – only used to connect Sheet Clamp and Safety Loz-enge* to Bed Adaptor

*Can only be connected to GBUK Banana version of Sheet Clamp Safety Lozenge.

Attachments

In addition to the Bed Adaptor the following attachments (sold separately) can be used;

Description:

Pack of x2 Sheet Clamps, with x2 Clamp Wraps (each 40 cm long)

Tethers

Only the attachments listed above should be used with a Bed Adaptor and Sheet Clamp. Use of any non-approved attachments could cause damage to either of the devices and potentially cause serious injury or death.

Safety and Device Labels

The Bed Adaptor and Tether are specifically designed and manufactured to enable ease of cleaning and therefore effective infection control.

As such the material selected for the manufacture of the main bodies of both devices will not enable adhesive labels to be affixed.

Due to the nature of the material used and production process for the Bed Adaptor and Tether each device may have some unique minor superficial marks/scratches on the surface. This cannot be completely avoided during production, and as such these are considered part of the usual final finish of the devices and not defective material or workmanship.

Please refer to this User Manual for the safety notices relating to each device prior to installing and using them.

However, to ensure asset management and traceability each Bed Adaptor is marked with a stamped serial code.

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Cut a minimum of x2 suitable lengths of Adaptor Wrap from the roll provided for each of the two Bed Adaptors. The length required will be determined by the size and shape of the head end frame of the bed you are installing the Bed Adaptor on. When fitted the Adaptor Wrap should overlap by at least 5cm (50mm).

Remove the mattress from the bed and incline the head section of the bed to approx. 45 degrees or an angle where you can gain easy access under the frame.

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Fit one of the pieces of the Adaptor Wrap through the two slots in the Bed Adaptor as shown. When the Adaptor Wrap is joined over the bed frame the soft side (loop side) should be showing.

Place the Bed Adaptor onto the head section of the bed ensuring the Adaptor Wrap piece is free to be closed around the relevant section of the frame.

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Installing the Bed Adaptor on an adjustable bed

READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE SHEET CLAMPS IN ADDITION TO THIS USER MANUAL BEFORE USING THE BED ADAPTOR

Additional training videos are available at www.gbukbanana.com

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When both pieces have been fitted the Bed Adaptor it should be firmly attached to the head section frame of the bed as shown.

Close the Adaptor Loop around the bed frame ensuring there is a minimum of a 50mm overlap.

Fit the other Bed Adaptor to the other corner of the bed frame by repeating the process. Both Bed Adaptors should be orientated as shown.

Fit a second piece of Adaptor Wrap through the side slot as shown.

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The mattress can then be put back onto the bed. Fully lower the head section frame of the bed and ensure that the Bed Adaptor does not make contact with other parts of the bed frame. If it does make contact with parts of the bed frame when lowered check the correct Bed Adaptor type has been selected, and that it has been fitted correctly as shown in the steps above.

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Using the Bed Adaptor

It is the responsibility of the nurse/carer using the Bed Adaptor and Sheet Clamps to ensure that they are free from visual/obvious defects before use. If in any doubt do not use.

It is the responsibility of the nurse/carer using to ensure that the in-situ repositioning sheet and where required standard bed sheet to be used are free from visual/obvious defects before use. If in any doubt do not use.

Never move a patient laying on a standard bed sheet without a suitable repositioning sheet or system being in place. A suitable form of repositioning sheet or system must be used, and only when specified and prescribed following an assessment by a competent person.

Do not leave a Sheet Clamp or attachment (such as Tethers or lengths of Clamp Wrap) fitted to a repositioning sheet or system if there are any safety or comfort concerns (such as tissue viability issues) in the event the user was to come into direct contact with the Sheet Clamp. IF THE PATIENT IT AT RISK OF TAMPERING WITH THE SHEET CLAMP AND ATTACHMENTS DO NOT LEAVE THE SHEET CLAMPS OR ATTACHMENTS (SUCH AS TETHERS OR CLAMP WRAPS) FITTED WHEN THE PATIENT IS LEFT UNATTENDED.

The Tethers must only be fitted to the Bed Adaptor as described in the instructions below and then to the relevant parts of the Sheet Clamp. RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH BY STRANGULATION AND/OR ENTRAPMENT IF THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED.

The Bed Adaptor must only be installed with suitable side rails or other fall prevention devices fitted and in the raised position when the patient/user is left unattended. Adequate risk assessments and precautions must be taken to ensure the user can be safely repositioned by the nurse/carer using a repositioning sheet or system on the bed before the Bed Adaptor is used. Any side rails or fall prevention devices must meet all relevant regulation or prevailing guidance on safe installation and use.

Before the patient is left unsupervised with the Sheet Clamps fitted as described above, a risk assessment should be carried out to ensure the Sheet Clamps and/or attachments such as Tethers or Clamp Wraps do not pose any risk of injury or discomfort to the patient. If there is any doubt the Sheet Clamps should be removed immediately after repositioning has been completed and the repositioning sheet removed from under them if also required. Both Sheet Clamps and repositioning sheets should then only then be re-fitted by the nurse/carer prior to further repositioning when the patient is supervised.

Please Note: Two versions of the Sheet Clamp are available. One with two holes in the Safety Lozenge and the other with no holes. Colours of the Safety Lozenge and the Safety Clamp cover may also vary by version. Intended use and basic operation of any version of the Safety Clamp is the same. These instructions include images of the versions of the Safety Lozenge with two holes.

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If you wish to tether the Safety Lozenges to the Sheet Clamps first fit the Tether to the Safety Lozenge as shown in the images opposite. It is important that the Tether is fitted to the Safety Lozenge first before the Tether is fitted to the Sheet Clamp as this ensures the Tether needs to be removed from the Sheet Clamp before it can be removed from the Safety Lozenge.

Attach the Tether fitted to the Safety Lozenge to either the top of the Bed Adaptor or to the Sheet Clamp itself as shown in the images opposite. It is important that the Tether is fitted to the Sheet Clamp first before the Tether is fitted to the Bed Adaptor as this ensures the Tether needs to be removed from the Bed Adaptor before it can be removed from the Sheet Clamp.

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Using additional Tethers the Sheet Clamp can then be attached to the Bed Adaptor as shown in the image opposite. Alternatively, the Safety Lozenge could be attached directly to the Bed Adaptor rather than the Sheet Clamp. It is important that the Tether is fitted to the Sheet Clamp first before the Tether is fitted to the Bed Adaptor as this ensures the Tether needs to be removed from the Bed Adaptor before the Sheet Clamp can be removed.

Install the in-situ repositioning sheet (following manufacturers instructions provided) and fit a Sheet Clamp to either corner (see instructions provided with Sheet Clamp). Once fitted securely attach each Sheet Clamp to the Bed Adaptor using a length of Clamp Wrap. Ensure at least 50mm of overlap.

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Versal Care Management System

Versal SystemsProduct Code Product Description Product Size

B-Inbedrepo-SPU In-bed Repositioning Kit - SPU

B-Inbedrepo-W In-bed Repositioning Kit - Washable

MDBA001-G Banana Versal Bed Adaptor 88cm x 35cm x 21cm

MDSC002-02-G Banana Versal Sheet Clamp 10cm x 6cm x 2.1cm

Versal SheetsProduct Code Product Description Pack Size

B-ReDi100200-FT Banana Versal Sheet – SPU 100cm x 230cm

B-ReDi100200-W Banana Versal Sheet – Washable 100cm x 230cm

B-VERSAL-WH Banana Versal Sheet – Breathable & Washable 100cm x 230cm

B-VERSAL-SPUH Banana Versal Sheet – Breathable SPU 100cm x 230cm

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Banana Versal

Helps reduce the risk of injury

Helps avoid hazardous manual handling operations

Helps make proper use of equipment provided for safety

Helps ensure that activities do not put others at risk

Banana Versal Evaluation ResultsRespondents who rated Banana Versal as good or excellent:

Using one Versal for all procedures 94%Using just one Versal for turning 100%

Using one Versal for repositioning 94%Using one Versal for transferring 86%Using one Versal for proning 86%Considering the feel of the Versal sheet 97%To remain under ventilated patients 87% 94%Respondents who would be happy to use Banana Versal

Date on file 2016, GBUK Ltd

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