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18 September 2019 at 3:07 pm
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Anne McMahon
Participant
Hi all
We found through years of trial and error (in multiple areas) that a fitted sheet and a flat sheet works best for patients needing assistance with slide sheets. The patient is better protected as less chance of bare skin against the mattress. The staff have better purchase/grip using the top flat sheet with the top slide sheet. We did have some resistance re cost but in reality whats the cost of laundering an extra sheet compared to the cost of an injury to either staff, patient or both!
Thanks
Anne