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Has anyone anyone come across care staff supporting patients in slings over toileting pans on beds?
This instance was for a bariatric palliative patient.
Staff say this is preferred by the patient to been moved out on to a commode.
Any ideas for a better way -
I have never seen this done in an Aged care facility.I wonder why the transfer to the commode was uncomfortable . I would check whether the hoist sling was large enough for a Bariatric patient and whether the commode was padded and a suitable size. Was the hoist a ceiling one or a mobile one.It seems like a last resort to me . If there are no safety issues then patient comfort and preferences need to be considered regards
Ann Newsom
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