Guldmann Ceiling Hoist System
At HLS Healthcare, we are the experts in providing healthcare equipment and furniture solutions designed to allow healthcare professionals to quickly and safely move people in all manner of care environments.
We not only provide care specialists with the equipment needed for non-strenuous, safe patient handling; we also offer complete professional support and training services designed to match your current and projected requirements. Our high-quality products are versatile and practical, tackling all lifting and moving needs.
Summary Matrix
The Summary Matrix gives an overview of how the assessed product aligns to the Quality Standards. For a more in-depth understanding, there is a Detailed Matrix below that outlines the alignment to each Standard and Requirement. You can click on the Standards to jump straight to the related Detailed Matrix Standard.
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Consumer dignity and choice |
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Personal care and clinical care |
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Services and supports for daily living |
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Organisation’s service environment |
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Human resources |
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Organisational governance |
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Detailed Matrix
Standard 1
Consumer dignity and choice
1 Consumer outcome
I am treated with dignity and respect, and can maintain my identity. I can make informed choices about my care and services, and live the life I choose.
2 Organisation statement
The organisation
- has a culture of inclusion and respect for consumers; and
- supports consumers to exercise choice and independence; and
- respects consumers’ privacy.
| Requirement | Response Guldmann Ceiling Hoist System |
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| 3a Each consumer is treated with dignity and respect, with their identity, culture and diversity valued. | Guldmann ceiling hoist systems increase the ease of transition for consumers within their rooms. Supports their dignity with increased mobility for daily activities. |
Standard 3
Personal care and clinical care
1 Consumer outcome
I get personal care, clinical care, or both personal care and clinical care, that is safe and right for me.
2 Organisation statement
The organisation delivers safe and effective personal care, clinical care, or both personal care and clinical care, in accordance with the consumer’s needs, goals and preferences to optimise health and well-being.
| Requirement | Response Guldmann Ceiling Hoist System |
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| 3a Each consumer gets safe and effective personal care, clinical care, or both personal care and clinical care, that: i) is best practice; and ii) is tailored to their needs; and iii) optimises their health and well-being | Ceiling hoist systems provide best practice for consumers movement and transitions within residential facilities and home care services. Reducing transfer effort, time and risk when compared to manual handling or floor lifts. Guldmann offers a wide variety of slings and accessories including basic lifting in and out of bed, limb lifting, gait training, bed repositioning and side turning. This allows carers to select specific equipment to the consumer to meet their individual requirements and capabilities. |
| 3b Effective management of high-impact or high-prevalence risks associated with the care of each consumer. | Guldmann ceiling hoist systems provide consumers with increased movement with lower transition risks. The system provides adjustable speeds, customised to the consumer's individual weight and physical attributes. |
| 3d Deterioration or change of a consumer’s mental health, cognitive or physical function, capacity or condition is recognised and responded to in a timely manner | Trainer module can be added to the system to support rehabilitation within a consumers room. This includes gait training, dynamic weight relief up to 100kg support consumers increase their movement through customisable rehabilitation activities. |
| 3g Minimisation of infection-related risks through implementing: (i) standard and transmission-based precautions to prevent and control infection; and (ii) practices to promote appropriate antibiotic prescribing and use to support optimal care and reduce the risk of increasing resistance to antibiotics. | Common or shared equipment, such as mobile lifts increase the risk of contamination and transmission of infections. Ceiling hoist systems are contained to individual consumers, reducing transmission between consumers and staff.With the optional inbuilt weight scales, the use of shared weight chairs and scales is reduced. |
Standard 4
Services and supports for daily living
1 Consumer outcome
I get the services and supports for daily living that are important for my health and well-being and that enable me to do the things I want to do.
2 Organisation statement
The organisation provides safe and effective services and supports for daily living that optimise the consumer’s independence, health, well-being and quality of life.
| Requirement | Response Guldmann Ceiling Hoist System |
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| 3c Services and supports for daily living assist each consumer to: (i) participate in their community within and outside the organisation’s service environment; and (ii) have social and personal relationships; and (iii) do the things of interest to them; | Reduced transfer time and effort from bed and rooms expands opportunities for consumer involvement in activities. |
| 3g Where equipment is provided, it is safe, suitable, clean and well maintained. | Guldmann hoists meet Australian Standard: AS/NZS ISO 10535:2011 Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons. Annual maintenance should performed by a qualified technician. Guldmann equipment can be cleaned with a damp cloth using warm water and a mild soap solution.For disinfection, disinfectant wipes with up to a 85% solution of isopropyl or a damp cloth using warm water and a disinfectant cleaner.Ceiling hosts provide obstruction free equipment which reduces tripping hazards while increasing usable floor space in consumers' rooms. |
Standard 5
Organisation’s service environment
1 Consumer outcome
I feel I belong and I am safe and comfortable in the organisation’s service environment.
2 Organisation statement
The organisation provides a safe and comfortable service environment that promotes the consumer’s independence, function and enjoyment.
| Requirement | Response Guldmann Ceiling Hoist System |
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| 3b The service environment: (i) is safe, clean, well maintained and comfortable; and (ii) enables consumers to move freely, both indoors and outdoors. | Guldmann hoists meet Australian Standard: AS/NZS ISO 10535:2011 Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons. Annual maintenance should performed by a qualified technician. Guldmann equipment can be cleaned with a damp cloth using warm water and a mild soap solution.For disinfection, disinfectant wipes with up to a 85% solution of isopropyl or a damp cloth using warm water and a disinfectant cleaner.Ceiling hoists provide obstruction free equipment which reduces tripping hazards while increasing usable floor space in consumers' rooms. |
| 3c Furniture, fittings and equipment are safe, clean, well maintained and suitable for the consumer. | Guldmann hoists meet Australian Standard: AS/NZS ISO 10535:2011 Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons. Annual maintenance should performed by a qualified technician. Guldmann equipment can be cleaned with a damp cloth using warm water and a mild soap solution.For disinfection, disinfectant wipes with up to a 85% solution of isopropyl or a damp cloth using warm water and a disinfectant cleaner.Guldmann offers a wide variety of slings and accessories including basic lifting in and out of bed, limb lifting, gait training, bed repositioning and side turning. This allows carers to select specific equipment for the consumer to meet their individual requirements and capabilities. |
Standard 7
Human resources
1 Consumer outcome
I get quality care and services when I need them from people who are knowledgeable, capable and caring.
2 Organisation statement
The organisation has a workforce that is sufficient, and is skilled and qualified, to provide safe, respectful and quality care and services.
| Requirement | Response Guldmann Ceiling Hoist System |
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| 3a The workforce is planned to enable, and the number and mix of members of the workforce deployed enables, the delivery and management of safe and quality care and service. | Guldmann ceiling hoist systems reduces the amount of manual handling and lifting required by carers and staff. This in turn reduces musculoskeletal and physical stress of carers. Hoists allow carers that would normally avoid manual handling activities due to physical or strength requirements to be involved in consumer transitions and movements. |
| 3c The workforce is competent and members of the workforce have the qualifications and knowledge to effectively perform their roles. | HLS Healthcare provide staff training for Guldmann systems, along with attendance confirmation and certificates. Examples of certificates, training schedules and attendance should be included in the ACQS self-assessment and audit responses. |
| 3d The workforce is recruited, trained, equipped and supported to deliver the outcomes required by these standards. | Guldmann ceiling hoist systems provide carers with additional movement and transitions capabilities along with offering safe equipment.HLS Healthcare provide staff training for Guldmann systems, along with attendance confirmation and certificates. Examples of certificates, training schedules and attendance should be included in the ACQS self-assessment and audit responses. |
Standard 8
Organisational governance
1 Consumer outcome
I am confident the organisation is well run. I can partner in improving the delivery of care and services.
2 Organisation statement
The organisation’s governing body is accountable for the delivery of safe and quality care and services.
| Requirement | Response Guldmann Ceiling Hoist System |
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| 3d Effective risk management systems and practices, including but not limited to the following: (i) managing high-impact or high-prevalence risks associated with the care of consumers (ii) identifying and responding to abuse and neglect of consumers (iii) supporting consumers to live the best life they can. | Guldmann ceiling hoist systems reduces the amount of manual handling and lifting required by carers and staff. This in turn reduces musculoskeletal and physical stress of carers. Hoists allow carers that would normally avoid manual handling activities due to physical or strength requirements be involved consumer transitions and movements. Tripping risks are reduced with ceiling mounted equipment and increases usable space in consumer rooms. Consumers have increased opportunities to move and transition, which opens up access to more activities and services. |