VENDLET

HLS Healthcare

The VENDLET turning system offers carers effortless resident bed positioning.

With the VENDLET you can position residents easily without needing multiple carers to manually move a resident and risk personal injury. The VENDLET uses two motorised roller bars operated by a handset.

The VENDLET system gives professionals complete control over the repositioning of a resident, without lifting or adjusting the individual’s position manually.

When one roller bar turns, it winds the side sheet in, which initiates a highly controlled and comfortable turning motion. Carers can then use their free hand to guide the positioning of the resident.

HLS Healthcare provide the VENDLET V5S for patients up to 200kg and the VENDLET Bari for patients up to 400kg.

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.

	VENDLET
Standard 1 Consumer dignity and choice
Standard 3 Personal care and clinical care
Standard 4 Services and supports for daily living
Standard 5 Organisation’s service environment
Standard 7 Human resources
Standard 8 Organisational governance

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 VENDLET
3a Each consumer is treated with dignity and respect, with their identity, culture and diversity valued.	The use of VENDLET supports the dignity and respect of consumers, provides low impact, low risk and low touch movements in bed. VENDLET also enables a single carer to safely complete movements, reducing staff effort and total movement time.

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 VENDLET
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	VENDLET provides consistent, safe and low impact movements for consumer's. The system allows for tailored movements based on the consumers needs. VENDLET reduces overall the time to turn, as the system only requires one carer to perform, avoiding the latency of finding two available carers.
3b Effective management of high-impact or high-prevalence risks associated with the care of each consumer.	VENDLET reduces risk to consumers by providing low impact movements at a consistent speed. The process is controlled by a single carer, one handed, allowing them to focus on the wellbeing of the consumer during the movement. VENDLET Bari support bariatric consumers which often present as higher risk, allowing for consistent, dignified, low impact movements.
3c The needs, goals and preferences of consumers nearing the end of life are recognised and addressed, their comfort maximised and their dignity preserved.	VENDLET assists in maximising the comfort of consumers during movements. Often this activity can be obtrusive and disruptive. VENDLET supports the dignity and respect of consumers, provides low impact, low risk and low touch movements in bed.
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	Using VENDLET for mobility challenged consumers reduces the physical impact that restricted bed rest can cause. Regular turning helps prevent risk of pressure wounds and bed sores through increased hygiene activities. VENDLET reduces overall the time to turn, as the system only requires one carer to perform, avoiding the latency of finding two available carers.
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.	VENDLET supports low touch movements with only a single carer, reducing the risk of infection transmission. With regular turning, the likelihood of pressure wounds and associated infections are greatly 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 VENDLET
3a Each consumer gets safe and effective services and supports for daily living that meet the consumer’s needs, goals and preferences and optimise their independence, health, well-being and quality of life.	The use of VENDLET supports the dignity and respect of consumers, providing low impact, low risk and low touch movements in bed.
3g Where equipment is provided, it is safe, suitable, clean and well maintained.	The VENDLET design makes it easy to clean and maintain hygiene standards. VENDLET equipment can be cleaned with a damp cloth using warm water and a mild soap solution. VENDLET Basic is machine washable by automatic washing systems according to IEC 60529 (IPX6w). In some cases, VENDLET Basic can remain mounted on the bed while going into the wash, to simplify logistics when moving aids around in care facilities. For disinfection, disinfectant wipes with up to an 85% solution of isopropyl or a damp cloth using warm water and a disinfectant cleaner. The VENDLET Slide and turning sheets can be removed and cleaned, independently of each other. Slide Sheet washing instructions: 60 degrees, do not tumble dry, do not iron. Turning sheet washing instructions: max 95 degrees, tumble dry at normal temperatures, iron at approximately 150 degrees. HLS recommends an annual maintenance check by a qualified technician.

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 VENDLET
3b The service environment: (i) is safe, clean, well maintained and comfortable; and (ii) enables consumers to move freely, both indoors and outdoors.	The VENDLET design makes it easy to clean and maintain hygiene standards. VENDLET equipment can be cleaned with a damp cloth using warm water and a mild soap solution. VENDLET Basic is machine washable by automatic washing systems according to IEC 60529 (IPX6w). In some cases, VENDLET Basic can remain mounted on the bed while going into the wash, to simplify logistics when moving aids around in care facilities. For disinfection, disinfectant wipes with up to an 85% solution of isopropyl or a damp cloth using warm water and a disinfectant cleaner. The VENDLET Slide and turning sheets can be removed and cleaned, independently of each other. Slide Sheet washing instructions: 60 degrees, do not tumble dry, do not iron. Turning sheet washing instructions: max 95 degrees, tumble dry at normal temperatures, iron at approximately 150 degrees.
3c Furniture, fittings and equipment are safe, clean, well maintained and suitable for the consumer.	The VENDLET design makes it easy to clean and maintain hygiene standards. VENDLET equipment can be cleaned with a damp cloth using warm water and a mild soap solution. For disinfection, disinfectant wipes with up to an 85% solution of isopropyl or a damp cloth using warm water and a disinfectant cleaner. The VENDLET Slide and turning sheets can be removed and cleaned, independently of each other. Slide Sheet washing instructions: 60 degrees, do not tumble dry, do not iron. Turning sheet washing instructions: max 95 degrees, tumble dry at normal temperatures, iron at approximately 150 degrees. HLS recommends an annual maintenance check by a qualified technician.

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 VENDLET
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.	VENDLET reduces staff requirements for consumer's in bed movements and allows carers of lower strength to manage movements on their own.
3b Workforce interactions with consumers are kind, caring and respectful of each consumer’s identity, culture and diversity.	The use of VENDLET supports the dignity and respect of consumers, provides low impact, low risk and low touch movements in bed. The process is controlled by a single carer, one handed, allowing them to focus on the wellbeing of the consumer during the movement.
3c The workforce is competent and members of the workforce have the qualifications and knowledge to effectively perform their roles.	VENDLET allows for more carers to perform consumer movements by reducing the physical requirement for lifting and turning.
3d The workforce is recruited, trained, equipped and supported to deliver the outcomes required by these standards.	HLS provides VENDLET training courses, material and attendance certificates to aged care staff. This includes online content where in person training is not available.

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 VENDLET
3b The organisation’s governing body promotes a culture of safe, inclusive and quality care and services and is accountable for their delivery.	Investing in VENDLET solutions delivers enhanced quality services and reduced risks for consumers and carers.
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.	VENDLET reduces risk to consumers by providing low impact movements at a consistent speed. The process is controlled by a single carer, one handed, allowing them to focus on the wellbeing of the consumer during the movement. VENDLET Bari supports bariatric consumers which often present as higher risk, allowing for consistent, dignified, low impact movements.