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Repositioning Brochure

Product catalog summary
Introduction
GBUK has been a leader in healthcare innovation since 2008, focusing on practical medical products. GBUK Banana, a division specializing in patient moving and handling technology, was awarded the Queen’s Award for Innovation in 2020.
Product Range Overview
The document details various repositioning devices such as slide sheets, air mattresses, and transfer sheets, all designed to improve patient handling, reduce injury risks, and enhance comfort.
Slide Sheets
Slide sheets reduce friction and shear during patient movement, minimizing injury risks for both patients and healthcare professionals. They are available in disposable, washable, and eco-friendly options.
Versal System
The Versal Slide Sheet is an innovative product that replaces multiple sheets with a single versatile design, supporting a full range of patient movements and receiving high user ratings for effectiveness.
SPU Slide Sheets
Available in flat and tubular designs, these sheets offer strong, durable, and high-slip performance. They are packaged in biodegradable materials and are latex-free.
Repositioning Sheets
These sheets are designed for single-patient use, facilitating safe repositioning and turning in bed. They are compatible with various spreader bars and have reinforced edges for comfort.
Sustainability Efforts
GBUK is committed to sustainability by improving energy efficiency, reducing packaging, and using recycled materials. The ECO Slide Sheets are made from recycled polyester fibers.
Conclusion
GBUK’s repositioning devices enhance patient care while prioritizing safety and sustainability, positioning them as leaders in the healthcare industry.
Plastic Pollution and Environmental Impact
Plastic pollution is a major environmental issue, affecting marine life significantly. The production of plastic has increased, with packaging being the largest segment, accounting for over 40% of total plastic usage.
Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (RPET) Process
The RPET process involves collecting, sorting, compressing, chopping, washing, spinning, dyeing, and coating plastic to create products like Slide Sheets.
GBUK Banana Repositioning Devices
GBUK offers repositioning devices like SPU and reusable air mattresses and transfer sheets, designed to enhance patient comfort and safety, reduce injury risks, and minimize infection risks.
Risks and Statistics in Healthcare
Healthcare professionals face significant risks of musculoskeletal injuries due to poor moving and handling practices. The document notes that 82% of healthcare staff with such injuries did not use facility lifting equipment, leading to substantial financial impacts.
Financial Impact on NHS
The NHS faces significant costs due to hospital-acquired conditions and incorrect patient handling, with pressure ulcers alone costing between £1.4 to £2.1 billion annually. Proper equipment use can reduce these costs.
Education and Support
GBUK Banana provides education and support to healthcare facilities through training programs, audits, and consultancy services, aiming to improve patient moving and handling practices.
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GBUK Banana is one of the world leaders in the technology of patient moving and handling. In 2020 GBUK Banana were honoured to receive the prestigious Queen’s Award for Innovation. Our clinical team have a strong understanding of the issues faced by the industry. Creating alternative evidence based solutions to tackle industry problems. We’re inspired by the future of patient moving and handling and what we (GBUK Banana) can bring to the industry, through our passion and enthusiasm for innovation and good practice Since GBUK was formed in July 2008 the organisation has continually delivered innovative...

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GBUK Banana Repositioning Devices Range Overview Versal Sheets SPU Two-Toned Slide Sheet Versal Plus Repositioning Sheet Disposable Slide Sheets Washable Slide Sheets Transfer Sheets Risks & Statistics Disposable Slide Sheets Washable Slide Sheets Education & Support

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• Products manufactured under GBUK CE mark • NHS Supply Chain & Export Distributors • Product manufactured in compliance with Medical Device Directive 93/42/ EEC • Patient Handling & Enteral Feeding Companies • 2013: 40,000ft2 purpose built Head Office & Distribution Centre opened • ISO 13485:2016 certified • Fully certified batch and serial number tracking • Quality Management System - 3 day independent annual audit by SGS • Primary Care & Acute NHS Trusts • Ambulance Services • Specialist Children’s Hospitals • Over 2,000 product lines held in stock • State of the art handling and storage systems...

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Sustainability • Improving water and energy efficiency whilst reducing emission, waste and pollution from our warehouse and vehicles • Reducing the packaging supplied with our products and increasing recycling rates (currently over 69%) • New Head Office and Distribution Centre designed to use 20% less energy on heating and lighting • Our own wind turbine is expected to provide enough energy to offset the carbon produced in transporting products to our customers • Moving towards all outer packaging and labelling made from recycled materials • Replaced plastic packaging with recycled packaging...

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GBUK Banana Repositioning Devices Why use a Slide Sheet? Slide sheets reduce the risk of injury to the NHS Professional by reducing the force required to move a patient. Slide sheets also reduce the risk of Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers (HAPU) by reducing force. AN ELEPHANT NEVER FORGETS Always remember when moving a patient: Use a slide sheet and ensure all bony prominences are covered.

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GBUK Banana Repositioning Devices Using a slide sheet correctly will help Reduce risk of injury to the staff member Reduce the risk to the patient of HAPU LESS FORCE BETTER PROTECTION LESS FORCE BETTER PROTECTION LESS FORCE BETTER PROTECTION LESS FORCE BETTER PROTECTION LESS FORCE BETTER PROTECTION LESS FORCE BETTER PROTECTION Will move than a 2 large male African elephants over the course of the year (12 Tonnes) LESS FORCE BETTER Using a bed sheet rather than a slide sheet. LESS FORCE BETTER PROTECTION Using white paper based sheets instead B a slide sheet C C D D B of Will move than a large...

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GBUK Banana Repositioning Devices The only Slide Sheet recognised for innovation

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GBUK Banana Repositioning Devices Versal Features & Benefits The Versal System has been designed by Diane Hindson, Back Care Advisor from County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, and developed by GBUK Banana. The Banana Versal System is a moving and handling Slide Sheet with a difference. Versal replaces the need for multiple flat or tubular Slide Sheets. The unique design facilitates a full range of patient movement, with the versatility of both flat and tubular sheets. Versal is a single sized sheet, placed under the patient in the same position for every procedure. • • • • • • •...

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GBUK Banana Repositioning Devices SPU Slide Sheets - Flat

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GBUK Banana Repositioning Devices SPU Slide Sheets - Flat Features & Benefits A Slide Sheet is used to reduce the friction and shear during the task of moving and/or repositioning a patient on a surface; it also reduces the effort and the manual handling risk to the staff undertaking these manoeuvres. • Strong and durable Slide Sheets with high slip performance • Silicone coated on both sides with a low profile seam • Provides long lasting, high slip characteristics to enable safe and easy patient repositioning and transfers • Bio-degradable packaging • Latex free • GS1 compliant patient label...

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GBUK Banana Repositioning Devices SPU Slide Sheets - Tubular

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GBUK Banana Repositioning Devices SPU Slide Sheets - Tubular Features & Benefits A Slide Sheet is used to reduce the friction and shear during the task of moving and/or repositioning a patient on a surface; it also reduces the effort and the manual handling risk to the staff undertaking these manoeuvres. • Strong and durable Slide Sheets with high slip performance • Silicone coated on both sides with a low profile seam • Provides long lasting, high slip characteristics to enable safe and easy patient repositioning and transfers • Bio-degradable packaging • Latex free • GS1 compliant patient label...

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GBUK Banana Repositioning Devices SPU Two-Tone Slide Sheet 230cm Covers full bed length (part sealed side) 100cm Covers full bed width (Open end)

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GBUK Banana Repositioning Devices SPU Two-Tone Slide Sheet Features & Benefits Uniquely designed, two toned colour tubular Slide Sheet enables full range of movement and has the ability to use the tube for skin loading or use of x-ray cassettes. The two tone colour identifies which sheet to hold when repositioning patients. • Two tone colour simplifies use and provides a training aid • Full bed width • 230cm long with openings down the side to enable free range of movement medially and laterally • Openings can be used to help insert x-ray cassettes • Comes in a bio-degradable drawstring bag to...

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