Emergency Evacuation device suitable for use with physically & intellectually disabled in community homes
Thu, 19/11/2009 - 12:23
Would anyone have knowledge of or use a drag sheet which works equally well on all floor surfaces, tiles, vinyl, carpet and where I can source same.
by Susan Smith from NDS
Two suppliers I am aware of are:
Pelican Manufacturing 1800 641 577
Patient Handling Australia 1300 137 875
Both cost around $96 + postage
Both of these are meant to be placed under a mattress so that the mattress is moved as well as the sheet.
Another option is known as the Tech Assist Evacuation Pod - approximately $440 though this is an old costing.
Supplier is Tech Assist 8235 2200 (SA)
A better but more expensive option is the Emergency stairway evacuation chair from Safety and Mobility Pty Ltd 9983 9520 but unfortunately this costs $1850.
by Marilyn Peters from Disability Enterprises Leura
Tech Assist have the most suitable product for our needs, they can send a demo model of the Slide Easy Evacuation Sheet for us to try first. They have another more expensive Evacuation Pod which also looks suitable, and the salesperson is checking if we can also try it out first. This might be the answer we have been looking for. Thanks