Med Sled® For Hospitals & Nursing Homes
Disaster Tested… Disaster Proven
When timing is everything, you need to be disaster prepared. Our Med Sled® evacuation products are ideal for hospitals and nursing homes because they facilitate safe and efficient evacuation of patients, particularly those with limited mobility or medical conditions. Its design allows for easy maneuverability through narrow hallways and tight spaces commonly found in healthcare facilities. Its durable construction ensures stability and support during transport both horizontally and vertically, reducing both the risk of patients and caregivers during evacuations.
Med Sled® Partners with Healthcare Systems Nationwide to become Evacuation Ready
- Over 3,500 health care facilities have chosen Med Sled® evacuation devices as their preferred device
- Disaster Proven in the aftermath of the two largest disasters of this decade
- EF5 tornado hit St. John’s Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO
- NYU Langone Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital full evacuation in the aftermath of Super Storm Sandy
Key Benefits
- Simple and easy to use
- Med Sleds® are 100% assembled and ready to use for both horizontal and vertical evacuation
- Patented Perimeter Tether and Stairwell Braking System allows for safe and controlled descent:
- Provides patient stabilization
- Provides backboard-like qualities
- Can hold IV bags, oxygen and other necessary life sustaining equipment
- No- Lift Device from bed to floor and out the door without ever lifting the patient
- Allows staff to transport patients 2 to 3 times their own weight
- Decon capable
For additional solutions for Hospital and Nursing Home preparedness, visit our parent company, Ethos Preparedness.