How To Use A Bathing Sling To Help Residents

If a resident in your care has mobility problems then you might need to use a hoist and hoist sling to move them from place to place, such as between their bed and the toilet, bath or a chair. 

Using a hoist and sling aims to reduce the risk of injury to the patient and carer to as low a level as possible. However, accidents can still occur, so it’s vital that carers use a sling of the correct type and size for the person in their care and task.