The Guldmann GH3 overhead hoist

The GH3 ceiling hoist is a lifting module that is user-friendly and powerful enough to handle lifting and moving procedures in almost all professional care settings. The lifting module is easy to operate and helps make lifting and moving procedures safe, simple and comfortable for user and care staff alike.

3 Reasons why the Guldmann GH3 hoist is the right choice…………

Before we tell you the 3 reasons why the Guldmann GH3 is the right choice we just need to mention another very important point….

The new launch of a LIFETIME battery warranty on this hoist!!  So its really 4 reasons why the Guldmann GH3 is the right choice now!!

1 – Constant charge

The Guldmann GH3 overhead hoist charges itself through the rails, irrespective of where the hoist is positioned. This gives a number of benefits…

• The hoist is always ready for use as the batteries are always charging
• Users do not have to remember to place the hoist in a certain position for charging – perfect for multi user environments
• Less breakdowns – as the hoist ensures that batteries are always charging, there is less chance of breakdowns

2 – Ultra wide lifting tape

The Ultra wide lifting tape on the Guldmann GH3 ensures:

• A long life span
• Only needs replacing after 20,000 lifts
• Gives users and carers confidence

3 – Easy to operate

The Guldmann GH3 hoist is extremely simple to use:

• Simple up and down buttons
• Only one light on the hoist
• Handset clips onto the top spreader bar for safety

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To discuss your hoisting requirements call us on 0800 298 6000 or email [email protected]

Advanced technology

The Guldmann GH3 hoist is a powerful ceiling hoist designed to operate in the toughest environments. Advanced digital technology combined with a constant charge system, constantly monitors the usage of the hoist, ensuring batteries are maintained in optimum condition. The GH3 can be specified with integral scales, care lift management and servicing modules, enabling detailed management of the hoist, to ensure it is being used and maintained correctly.

Every feature of the GH3 hoist has been thought out in minute detail – the constant charge system ensures that the hoist is always available and ready for use, reducing user error and minimising call outs. The hoist constantly monitors the battery life to ensure they cannot be permanently damaged by misuses whilst the latest technology Lithium Ion batteries themselves are designed for maximum life span.

Flexibility

The GH3 hoist has been designed to be used with a wide range of accessories including standing slings, pediatric slings and many more items. Further options include scales and care Lift Management modules, making the GH3 a hoist that can be used for much more than just hoisting and transfers.

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For further information call us today on 0800 298 6000 or email [email protected]

Ceiling hoist solutions – New lifetime battery warranty

01/03/2019

Multicare Medical Ltd are pleased to announce the introduction of a LIFETIME BATTERY WARRANTY  for GH3 hoists purchased after 1st March 2019.

Director, Sam Wheatcroft explained that “we were constantly getting feedback from prospective clients that they were fed up with having to constantly buy new batteries for their existing ceiling hoists. We knew that the constant charge system on the GH3, combined with fantastically high quality Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries provided a lifetime solution, and when we looked through our records, we found that the number of replacement batteries we were fitting was incredibly low.

So we decided to put our money where our mouth is and provide a lifetime warranty on the GH3  hoist batteries, giving our customers complete peace of mind. They can have confidence in the GH3 knowing that the battery will not fail, and in the unlikely event that it, does it will be replaced free of charge.”

Why do hoist batteries fail?

There are three key reasons why hoist batteries fail

1. HUMAN ERROR is probably the main reason ceiling hoist batteries fail. Carers are busy people, focussed on caring for their patients, and it is easy in the hustle and bustle to forget to charge the hoist. This is especially true when an H frame system is in use, as two connections have to be made. The constant charge system of the GH3 means the hoist charges wherever it is on the track, carers do not have to return the hoist to a charging station after use, cutting out human error.
2. SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERIES are used in the vast majority of ceiling hoists and there are two main  reasons they need replacing.
   1. Memory effect. Lead Acid batteries have a memory effect; if the battery is not fully drained before being fully recharged the capacity of the battery is reduced. NiMH batteries have no memory meaning they do not fail even if incorrectly charged.
   2. After 4 years the performance of the battery deteriorates rapidly, thereby reducing its effectiveness. NiMH batteries do not discernibly deteriorate with use.
3. MECHANICAL FAILURE Many ceiling hoists employ poorly designed and cheap charging connections, and sometimes the hoist will not charge even when it is parked. The high quality design and components of the GH3 ensure that it always charges wherever it is on the track.

Book a free, 20 minute, no obligation telephone consultation to find out whether a Lifetime Battery Warranty would benefit you.

What are the implications of hoist battery failure?

Hoist battery failure leads to a number of problems, any of which can have serious consequences. Some of the common complaints we hear from our new customers (those who haven’t yet started using the GH3) include

1. PATIENT SAFETY If a hoist battery fails while in use, there is an immediate safety issue what if the brake fails, how is the user to be lowered to a safe surface? In turn this will lead to a lack of confidence in the hoist, making future hoisting more difficult.
2. STAFF SAFETY When staff are presented with a user stranded in a hoist there is an immediate safety issue – how to get them out without staff injuring themselves . Many staff will try and lift, some will try alternative unsafe manoeuvres and the increased risk to staff is very high. How will staff hoist whilst waiting for the hoist to be repaired? Again this will lead to decreased confidence in the equipment, tempting staff to use other equipment, or none.
3. COST When a hoist has to be repaired its going to cost! Not only the cost of parts, but also a callout fee and labour charges. But don’t forget the management costs, staff time meeting engineers and waiting around for equipment to be repaired.

With all these increased risk factors, the GH3 constant charge system combined with the high quality NiMH batteries provides the perfect solution to reduce risks to your staff and students. The constant charge system will ensure that your batteries are maintained in perfect condition, whilst the batteries themselves will hold their charge longer, and last longer than any other battery.

Don’t risk your patients safety, staff safety and limited resources with your next ceiling hoist. Buy a GH3 with a Lifetime Battery Warranty.

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To discuss your hoisting requirements call us on 0800 298 6000 or email [email protected]

The importance of Changing Places

Over a quarter of a million severely disabled people in the UK, including those with profound and multiple learning disabilities, don’t have access to public hygiene or changing facilities that meet their needs. As a result, these people can’t participate in the day-to-day activities that so many of us take for granted.

Standard accessible (’disabled’) toilets don’t provide changing benches or hoists, and most are too small to accommodate more than one person.

Without Changing Places facilities, severely disabled persons are put at risk. Families or carers are forced to change them on toilet floors, in the back of their car, or a number of other places that are equally unhygienic and undignified. This puts the individual and the person administering the care at risk.

Improving access and facilities

The number of passengers with a disability travelling by air has grown by more than two thirds since 2010. This means that it is critical for  airports to provide the correct access and facilities to cater for these needs. Creating a safe and easy way for carers and those with disabilities to travel freely through the airport is of all importance.

Provision of Changing Places in airports means that disabled persons and there families can travel with more freedom and access places they want to go.

The power of the ‘purple pound’

Over 13 million disabled people live in the UK, and according to the CAA more than ever before are travelling by air.

Known as the ‘purple pound’, the spending power of this demographic is estimated to be worth over £249 billion to the UK economy, while those aged 50 or over, the ‘silver pound’, spent more money than younger generations in 2016 – a trend that is expected to continue.

Catering towards these passengers with huge spending power, as well as their specialist needs, is important for commercial prosperity in addition to ever-increasing ethical and legal requirements.

Great new facilities – Birmingham Airport

A brand new custom-made toilet and changing facility designed specifically to support those who care for people with disabilities has recently been completed at Birmingham Airport.

It is so good Birmingham Airport made the decision to install a Changing Places toilet. This demonstrates their commitment towards creating a safe and easy way for carers and those with disabilities to travel freely through the airport. The new Changing Places facility will make a huge difference to families who need additional support when flying out from Birmingham.

Jackie Baker, Terminal Services Contracts Manager at Birmingham Airport, said: “We are extremely passionate about improving the passenger experience here at the airport and continually look at new ways we can deliver a better service”.

“By installing this excellent new facility, we believe it will go a long way towards achieving our goal, making it much easier for families with limitations to travel from Birmingham without worry.”

Planning a Changing Places toilet? – Contact us today

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Effective lifting and moving – Improving the working environment

A ceiling-mounted hoist system is often the ideal and most effective way to lift and move people. Moving with a ceiling track hoist normally only requires one member of staff, thus freeing up others for other tasks. It is always available, with no pushing of hoists around the floor, quicker, more comfortable and less stressful for users and carers. These are huge benefits when staff costs are high, time is money and back injury the greatest cause of staff absences! With a clear floor area there is less risk of accidents, aesthetics are improved and care efficiency transformed.

The use of ceiling hoists reduces the amount of strain, over-exertion and injuries – and this means less sick leave and greater work satisfaction for carers or nurses.

Guldmann lifting modules are designed for heavy lifting with capacities of 175–500 kg. They are effortless to operate and provide exceptional freedom of movement. In most cases, this means a single carer or nurse is able to carry out day-to-day lifting and moving tasks without assistance, freeing up more time to care for the individual user.

Great benefits of quality ceiling hoists

• Efficiency – Always ready for use
• Comfort – Runs effortlessly and silently with gentle, gradual start and stop
• Safety – Simple, intuitive operation, emergency stop and emergency lowering
• Ergonomics – Space for good posture, freedom of movement and ergonomically sound operation
• Speed – More time for care

Multiple uses

Combined with products from the comprehensive Guldmann range of lifting hangers and slings, the GH3 is the ideal choice for many different lifting and moving procedures, and can also be used to assist with other care tasks, mobilisation exercises, training and rehabilitation programmes.

Even more, with it’s unique constant charge system, your staff never need to remember to put it on charge!

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For further information on our ceiling hoist systems call us on 0800 298 6000 or email [email protected]

Importance of routine servicing

The well planned routine servicing and preventive maintenance of moving and handling equipment is essential to reduce the chance of failure, breakdowns and potential accidents.

Assessing the condition and wear of essential components before they fail reduces the risk of breakdowns. Breakdowns are always inconvenient, expensive and are best avoided!

Whilst everyday checks are important, a thorough service to the manufacturers specification will examine components that are located within the equipment, not normally visible. Therefore it is essential that a full service is carried out to detect wear and tear on any moving parts.

Avoid emergencies

Nobody wants an emergency situation in their establishment. Such situations can lead to an unsettling of the staff and the users, and possibly an incident which may have to be reported. A pro-active servicing program will ensure that emergency incidents are avoided, leading to greater confidence for your staff, patients and insurers.

Compliance

By law any lifting equipment must be inspected in accordance with the LOLER regulations (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) . These regular inspections and maintenance must be carried out by a competent person, in order to meet these regulations.

Peace of mind

We are all well aware of the risks that are associated with moving and handling procedures. Ensuring that any equipment, for such procedures, is fully serviced, maintained and inspected for safe use is of all importance.

Our engineers are fully trained in the servicing and maintenance of all types of equipment. This helps you to consolidate suppliers, reduce costs, and your staff and users can feel safe.  All servicing and service contracts can be tailored to your needs.

Some examples of equipment that we service include: Mobile hoists, Wheelchairs, Ceiling hoists, Bath hoists, Pool hoists, Slings, Adjustable Baths, Specialist seating, Profiling beds, Shower trolleys, Medical scales etc

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Effective lifting and moving on ICU wards in hospitals

Staff on intensive care wards are regularly confronted by urgent, unpredictable work situations, with high risk of undesirable outcomes for the patient and of work-related injuries for the care staff.

A ceiling-mounted hoist system is often the ideal and most effective way to lift and move patients in such situations. Mounting all the lifting equipment at ceiling height frees up floor space improving access for critical care. A hoist also saves on time and resources, because everything needed to carry out a lift or a move is always close to hand, fewer staff members are required and stress for the patient minimised. For staff, there is a huge reduction in strain, over-exertion and injuries – and this means less sick leave and greater work satisfaction for carers or nurses.

Guldmann lifting modules are designed for heavy lifting with capacities of 175–500 kg. They are effortless to operate and provide exceptional freedom of movement. They also reduce the number of staff required for individual lifting procedures, while ensuring that lifts are performed quickly, efficiently and safely.

Great benefits of quality ceiling hoists

• Efficiency – Always ready for use
• Comfort – Runs effortlessly and silently with gentle, gradual start and stop
• Safety – Simple, intuitive operation, emergency stop and emergency lowering
• Ergonomics – Space for good posture, freedom of movement and ergonomically sound operation
• Speed – More time for care
• Constantly on charge, always available, no downtime for charging.

Common lifting and moving tasks on an intensive care ward include:

• Moving patients to a different bed, couch or chair.
• Lifting non-ambulant patients when changing bed linen
• Turning/repositioning.
• Positioning patients to facilitate treatment, personal care or pressure relief.
• Positioning and moving limbs.
• Weighing patients
• Repositioning patients against the headboard of a bed
• Moving patients as part of mobilisation programmes

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For further information on our ceiling hoist systems call us on 0800 298 6000 or email [email protected]

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