Best Practices Matrix
Please note this information is being provided to save you time in locating the information. It is not intended to be an endorsement of any product or company. Evaluate the products and vendors to ensure they are right for your organization and loss control equipment needs. The list contains vendors that many of our clients utilize and have confidence in their products.
Equipment Vendor Resources   Please select a product from the list below: Maxislide - ARJO Tempo - ARJO Opera - ARJO Hovermatt - Hovertech Lexa - Horcher Lifting Systems Raisa - Horcher Lifting Systems Phil-E-Slide - Phil E Slide Sticky Mats - Cleanline Raynor Ergonomic Task Chair - Office Depot High Back Ergonomic Chair - National Business Furniture Executive Ergonomic Chair- National Business Furniture Golvo Lift- Liko (5% discount for Keenan clients) Bariatric Lift- Liko (5% discount for Keenan clients) Likorall Overhead Systems- Liko (5% discount for Keenan clients) Sabina Lift- Liko (5% discount for Keenan clients) Viking Lift- Liko (5% discount for Keenan clients)
INTRO | PRE-INJURY | POST-INJURY | REFERENCES | JOB PROFILES | VENDOR RESOURCES

Please note: When selecting lifting and transfer devices that have slings or surfaces that require laundering, consider infection control measures prior to making your purchases. Most vendors offer disposable and non-disposable material. Determine what best meets your organizations needs. Many hospitals that use equipment with slings that require laundering report that you will need to launder your purchases internally. Sending them through laundering services yields loss of the product. Laundry vendors quite frankly don't know what to do with the slings as this is out of the ordinary. If you plan to use a laundry vendor ensure they have a program that ensures your equipment/slings will be returned.

Factors to Consider Before Purchasing:
Vendor: Local vendors will provide more prompt services when needed
Warranty: What is the product warranty period and what does it cover. Is it onsite?
Service Contract: Is there a maintenance services contract available after the warranty period expires, what is the cost and what does it cover? Request the vendor's typical wait time to provide services following a request? Get references. Make sure they come to you.
Life of Product: What is the typical expected life of the product and are there any factors that shorten or lengthen the life. Such as, how product is laundered. Example: Some vendors indicate if you dry their slings the life of the product is reduced by 50%.
Training: Determine what type of training is available on the product. Some vendors have videos, handouts, and/or will provide onsite training for your staff. Onsite training upon delivery is the best, with a video to supplement for new employees. You should incorporate new hire training on any of the equipment you purchase. Also determine if they will provide annual training for you.
Trial: Some of the vendors will allow you to trial a piece of equipment for up to 30 days to determine if the product will fit the type of care delivered. It is important to gain buy-in from staff. Their ability to try a piece of equipment before you purchase may result in your selecting a most appropriate tool for each type of nursing provided.