Bed movement

Investing in three Bed Mover handling tugs from MasterMover has enabled facilities management firm Sodexo to improve porter productivity and reduce the risk of manual handling injuries at University Hospital of South Manchester.

The Bed Mover is a compact machine that manoeuvres patient beds quickly and easily, with little effort required from just one operator. The machine attaches easily to all bed types, using a coupling mechanism that connects it to the castors on the bed. It has ergonomic controls and safety features, fits easily into hospital lifts and is easy to manoeuvre in tight spaces.

The operator pulls the bed castors onto a multi-positional wheel lock each side of the machine. As the wheel raises, the castors drop into a trapdoor. The porter pushes a button on the machine which raises the castors off the ground, giving control over the bed during movement.