What is a SuperPole?

The HealthCraft SuperPole is a pressure-fit, floor-to-ceiling pole designed to help people make safer transfers in their homes. Unlike traditional grab bars, a SuperPole doesn’t need to be installed to a wall. This means it can provide 360-degree support almost anywhere in your home.

What is a pole transfer?

#3 Idle Pole Transfer This designation means that all attachments, aerial cables, and/or plant facilities have been removed, and it is a bare pole waiting for removal. Again, even without equipment attached, this type of pole can be a liability as its structure may be damaged, necessitating the initial transfer.

How does a bed pole work?

Bed poles or bed sticks are used to assist people to get in and out of bed, or move in bed safely. They consist of a lightweight pole shaped so that one end is held secure under the mattress while the other end is positioned to produce one or two posts on the sides of the bed.

Is bed pole a restraint?

Bed rails are considered a restraint when they are used to intentionally prevent a person from getting in and out of bed.

How quickly should a bed rail assessment be completed?

Risk assessments should be carried out before the initial prescription of bed rails and then reviewed and recorded after each significant change in the bed occupant’s condition, replacement of any part of the equipment combination and regularly during its period of use, according to local policy.

Are bed rails a restrictive practice?

Bed rails are considered to be a restraint or restrictive practice when they are used primarily with the intention of limiting a consumer’s freedom of movement. The application of any restrictive practice is an infringement of a person’s right to free movement and decision-making.

Do bed rails prevent falls?

Bedrails are marketed as safety devices to reduce patients’ risk of falling from bed. Their use is common internationally, with reported prevalence in hospitals ranging from 8 to 64% [1–5], and in nursing homes from 9 to 71% [6–13]. The commonest reason given by staff for bedrail use is falls prevention [1, 4, 6, 14].

What are the 3 points to consider during a risk assessment on bed rails?

a risk assessment is carried out by a competent person taking into account the bed occupant, the bed, mattresses, bed rails and all associated equipment. the rail is suitable for the bed and mattress. the mattress fits snugly between the rails. the rail is correctly fitted, secure, regularly inspected and maintained.

What are the 5 restrictive practices?

Under the legislation, there are five types of restrictive practices: Chemical restraint • Environmental restraint • Mechanical restraint • Physical restraint • Seclusion.

What should you avoid when working with bed rails?

What to avoid

gaps of over 60 mm between the end of the bed rail and the headboard which could be enough to cause neck entrapment.
gaps over 120 mm from any accessible opening between the bed rail and the mattress platform.

What is the Superpole system?

Our popular SuperPole System is a floor-to-ceiling pole that can help reduce the risk of falling. By providing support for balancing and transfers, the SuperPole System allows people to move around their homes more safely. Sale! Floor-to-ceiling grab bar.

Can I use a Superpole anywhere in my home?

Unlike traditional grab bars, a SuperPole doesn’t need to be installed to a wall. This means it can provide 360-degree support almost anywhere in your home. If you have a floor and a ceiling, we have support for you. Simply turn the jackscrew at the bottom of the pole to create enough pressure between the floor and ceiling for solid support.

How much weight can the Superpole support?

When used with the SuperBar or the SuperTrapeze, the Superpole gives you even more support. It is easily installed between any floor and ceiling by turning a pressurized jackscrew, and the pressure created by the jackscrew is strong enough to support up to 300lbs with the standard pole and 450lbs with the heavy duty pole.