Understanding Joerns Slings and Slide Sheets for Safe Patient Mobility
When caring for patients at home or in a healthcare facility, safe transfers and repositioning are crucial. Improper movement can cause injury to both caregivers and patients. That’s why Joerns slings and slide sheets are trusted worldwide for mobility and patient handling.
At Vigour Med Store, we carry the full line of Joerns slings, patient lift accessories, and slide sheets, ensuring that caregivers have the right tools for safe, dignified, and comfortable transfers.
The Role of Patient Lift Slings
Slings are an integral part of Hoyer lifts and patient lifting equipment. Joerns offers multiple sling options to accommodate different needs:
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Full Body Sling – Provides total support, ideal for patients with little mobility.
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Toileting Sling – Designed for bathroom use, with openings for hygiene needs.
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Standing Sling – Supports patients who can bear partial weight and use a standing hoyer lift.
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Bariatric Sling – Extra wide and reinforced for larger patients.
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Pediatric Sling – Smaller fit for children and young patients.
Each sling is crafted for safety, comfort, and durability, and works seamlessly with Joerns manual, electric, and portable Hoyer lifts.
What Are Slide Sheets?
Slide sheets—also called transfer sheets or glide sheets—help caregivers reposition patients in bed with minimal effort. They reduce friction, making it easier to:
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Reposition patients up or across the bed.
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Transfer patients between surfaces.
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Prevent skin tears and pressure injuries.
Types of Slide Sheets
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Flat Slide Sheets – Basic sheets for horizontal movement.
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Tubular Slide Sheets – Loop design for continuous movement.
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Bariatric Slide Sheets – Wider sheets for larger patients.
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Disposable Slide Sheets – For infection control and short-term use.
Joerns slide sheets are widely used in hospital bed transfers and home care environments to improve safety and comfort.
Joerns Slings + Slide Sheets: A Safer Transfer System
When paired together, Joerns slings and slide sheets provide a complete solution for safe patient mobility. For example:
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A caregiver can use a Joerns full body sling with a Joerns Hoyer Advance E340 lift to transfer a patient from bed to wheelchair.
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At the same time, Joerns tubular slide sheets make repositioning in bed easy without lifting strain.
This reduces risk of falls, back injuries, and patient discomfort—making mobility safer for everyone.
Why Choose Joerns Slings & Slide Sheets?
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High Quality Materials – Long-lasting, durable, and safe.
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Variety of Options – Slings for standing, toileting, bariatric, and pediatric use.
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Hospital & Home Use – Designed for both professional and residential caregivers.
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Improved Patient Comfort – Reduces friction, strain, and pressure.
Buying Joerns Slings & Slide Sheets at Vigour Med Store
As an authorized Joerns reseller, Vigour Med Store offers:
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The full Joerns sling collection (full body, toileting, standing, bariatric, pediatric).
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A range of Joerns slide sheets for hospitals and home use.
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Expert guidance to help you choose the right mobility aids.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Which sling should I use with a Joerns Hoyer lift?
It depends on the patient’s needs. For full support, use a full body sling. For bathroom transfers, a toileting sling is ideal. For partial weight-bearing patients, a standing sling works best.
2. What is the difference between a sling and a slide sheet?
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A sling is used with a patient lift for full transfers.
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A slide sheet is used on a bed to reposition patients without lifting.
3. Can Joerns slings be used with other patient lifts?
While Joerns slings are optimized for Joerns lifts, many are compatible with other standard patient hoists. Always check sizing and compatibility.
4. Are bariatric slings and slide sheets available?
Yes. Joerns offers bariatric slings and bariatric slide sheets designed for larger patients, ensuring safety and comfort.
5. Do slide sheets stay under the patient?
Some are designed to remain under the patient (continuous use), while others are removed after repositioning. Joerns provides both options.
