How the TurnAid Patient Turning System helps reduce carer injuries

Carers are the backbone of quality healthcare. Every day they help patients with mobility, hygiene and comfort. But the physical demands of moving and turning people can take a toll on carers’ bodies. Manual handling tasks can lead to musculoskeletal strain, long-term injuries and time off work.

In this article, we explore how the TurnAid Patient Turning System changes the game by protecting both carers and patients.

What challenges do carers face when turning patients?

Turning a patient may seem simple, but it can place significant stress on a carer’s back, shoulders and knees. Common challenges include:

• Awkward postures that increase injury risk
• Reliance on multiple carers for safe moves
• Repeated physical effort over the course of a shift
• Pressure on staffing when injuries occur

These factors contribute to carer fatigue, workplace injury and staff absences that affect wellbeing and service quality.

How the TurnAid Patient Turning System works

The TurnAid Patient Turning System is a powered solution designed to make turning and repositioning safer and easier. It uses a turn sheet attached to motorised siderails to assist carers in smoothly shifting patients with minimal physical force. 

Reducing physical strain

One of the biggest benefits of the TurnAid is the reduction in physical demand on carers. By mechanising the turning action, the system:

• Eliminates the need for manual pushing and lifting
• Supports patient weight during the move
• Keeps carers in safer postures

Lowering staff sickness and injury rates

When carers are physically supported by reliable equipment like the TurnAid system, they are less at risk of musculoskeletal injuries.

Over time, this leads to fewer workplace injuries and less sickness absence. Lower injury rates support better staff morale, reduce recruitment pressure and help care services operate effectively.

Supporting efficient care delivery

The TurnAid system can also improve workflow. Tasks that once required two or more carers can be handled more confidently by one carer, allowing care agencies to allocate their resources more efficiently. 

Conclusion

Carer wellbeing is essential to delivering high-quality care. The TurnAid Patient Turning System offers a practical and effective way to reduce physical strain, enhance safety and reduce the risk of injuries.

By investing in smart patient handling solutions like the TurnAid, care providers can protect their staff, improve service delivery and create a healthier workplace culture.

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