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To simplify the process of sling selection, we have developed a chart to help guide you in the
appropriate use of each sling for a given task. There will, of course be exceptions to this guide and Joerns
Healthcare recommend that a full patient risk assessment is carried out prior to any transfer to determine
individual requirements.
Matching the Right Sling to the Task
(Good Practice Guide)
Sling Model
Example Patient Lift
Chair
to
Chair
Bed to
Chair
Chair to
Commode
/ Toilet
Commode
to Bath
(1)
Floor
to Bed
/ Chair
Rehab /
Assisted
Standing
Access Padded
Advance / Midi 180
n
n
n
Comfort Access
(2)
Stature / Presence
n
n
n
Comfort
(2)
Stature / Presence
n
n
n
n
n
Full Back
Advance / Midi 180
n
n
n
n
n
In-Situ
Advance / Midi 180
n
n
n
Long Seat
Advance / Midi 180
n
n
n
n
n
Quickfit
Advance / Midi 180
n
n
n
n
n
Quickfit Deluxe
Advance / Midi 180
n
n
n
n
n
Deluxe Standing
Journey / Standaid 140
n
n
n
n
Deluxe Transport
Journey / Standaid 140
n
n
n
n
Patient Handling Belt
Switch
n
n
n
n
Standing Harness
Stature / Presence
n
Bariatric Hammock
Calibre
n
n
n
MultiFit
Advance / Midi 180
n
n
n
n
UniFit
Advance / Midi 180
n
n
n
n
n
UniFit Deluxe
Advance / Midi 180
n
n
n
n
n
High Back
Advance / Midi 180
n
n
n
n
Full Body
Advance / Midi 180
n
n
n
n
n
Toileting Low
Advance / Midi 180
n
n
n
Toileting Plus
Advance / Midi 180
n
n
n
UltraFine Straight Leg
Advance / Midi 180
n
n
n
n
UltraFine Deluxe Leg
Advance / Midi 180
n
n
n
n
UltraFine Reflex
Advance / Midi 180
n
n
n
n
UltraFine Lite Straight Leg Advance / Midi 180
n
n
n
n
UltraFine Lite
Deluxe Leg
Advance / Midi 180
n
n
n
n
(3)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(6)
(3)
(5)
(5)
(5)
(1) Net version recommended.
(2) When used with a 4-point positioning cradle (Clip slings only).
(3) Assuming patient is sat in sling following transfer from a bed.
(4) Commode aperture required.
(5) Head support recommended.
(6) Assuming patient is sat on edge of bed with both feet
on the footplate.
(5)
(5)
(2)
(5)
(5)
(5)
(5)
(6)
