Oxford
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Access Padded Sling (without Head Support)
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Introduction
The Oxford
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Access Padded sling has been designed specifically to facilitate the toileting process by allowing
excellent access to clothing. It is an easy to fit sling, fully padded for additional comfort and provides access
to allow the removal of clothing. It is not a general purpose sling and will only suit around 25% of clients.
Special Sling Orders
On occasions, material, dimensional and other changes outside of the standard specification are requested.
Please be advised, that aside of any model specific references, fitting, washing and safety guidelines
remain applicable. If you are in any doubt, please contact your authorised Oxford service agent or Joerns
Healthcare directly.
Statement of Intended Use
A sling is an item of moving and handling equipment that is used with a mechanical lift in order to facilitate
the transfer of a patient. It comprises a specially designed and constructed piece of fabric that is placed
under and/or around a patient before being attached to the spreader bar/cradle of a lift to raise, transfer and
lower the patient. When selected and used correctly, a sling and lift combination will achieve a safer transfer
and reduce the risks associated with manual handling.
It is the responsibility of a competent person to conduct a thorough risk assessment prior to using any
sling, to ensure that the sling choice, method of positioning in the sling and procedure for transfer has been
correctly determined for the patient. For further guidance, please contact your authorised Oxford Service
Provider or Joerns Healthcare.
FOR USE WITH PASSIVE LIFTS ONLY.
Expected Service Life
The expected service life of an Oxford sling will vary dependent on use and following the care and washing
instructions provided in the user guide. Factors such as wash temperature, detergents, frequency of use
and patient weight will impact on the lifetime of your sling. Joerns Healthcare recommend that slings are
checked each and every time prior to use to ensure the safety of the patient. Bleached, torn, cut, frayed
or broken slings are unsafe and must be discarded and replaced. It is a requirement under LOLER (Lifting
Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998) that slings are thoroughly checked and passed fit
for use. For further advice, please contact your authorised Oxford Service Provider or Joerns Healthcare.
WARNING
• OXFORD RECOMMENDS THE USE OF GENUINE OXFORD PARTS. Oxford sling and lift
products are designed to be compatible with one another. For country specific guidance
on sling use and compatibility, please refer to the sling label or contact your local market
distributor or Joerns Healthcare.
• For the safety of the patient and carer; before using a sling a full risk assessment must be
conducted to ensure that the correct sling choice, method of positioning in the sling and
procedure for transfer has been determined for the patient.
• CHECK sling and stitching before each use. Using bleached, torn, cut, frayed or broken
slings is unsafe and could result in serious injury or death to the patient.
• DO NOT alter slings. Destroy and discard worn slings.
• NEVER leave a patient unattended.
• DO NOT exceed the rated capacity of the sling or lift.
• DO NOT attempt to re-position a patient by pulling on the sling loops.
