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Evacuation Ski Sheet
Evacuation Ski Sheet 3
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Evacuation Ski Sheet
Evacuation Ski Sheet 3

Evacuation Ski Sheet

A discreet evacuation aid that fits under a hospital mattress, allowing staff to quickly and safely move patients during emergencies. Featuring low-friction ski panels, secure safety straps, and durable materials, it turns the mattress into a ready-to-use evacuation device—ideal for hospitals, care homes, and emergency response.

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The Evacuation Ski Sheet is a discreet, ready-to-use evacuation aid designed to remain permanently positioned beneath a hospital mattress. It allows caregivers to quickly and safely evacuate non-ambulant patients in an emergency, including during fire alarms or power outages when elevators are not accessible. The Ski Sheet enables the mattress to become a secure evacuation platform, ensuring patient comfort and minimizing disruption during high-stress situations.

Key Features:

  • Permanently Fitted Under Mattress:
    Designed to stay in place beneath a standard hospital mattress without interfering with everyday use. It’s instantly available in an emergency.

  • Low-Friction Base (Ski Runners):
    The underside features tough, low-friction panels that enable smooth movement over floors, vinyl, carpet, and stair surfaces.

  • Strong, Reinforced Safety Straps:
    Heavy-duty webbing straps wrap around both the mattress and the patient to secure them during evacuation. Quick-release buckles allow fast access.

  • Built-in Pull Handles:
    Handles at both the head and foot ends provide rescuers with multiple grip points for controlled movement by one or more people.

  • Durable, Flame-Retardant Materials:
    Constructed with high-strength, fire-retardant fabric for long-lasting performance in demanding healthcare environments.

  • Machine Washable and Reusable:
    Designed for repeated use and easy to clean, supporting hospital infection control standards.

Benefits:

  • Always Ready: Stays under the mattress for immediate access in emergencies

  • Quick and Secure: Enables rapid evacuation with minimal disruption to the patient

  • Safe and Controlled Movement: Reduces risk of injury to both patients and staff

  • Supports Compliance: Assists organizations in meeting fire safety and evacuation protocols

The Evacuation Ski Sheet is a trusted and proven solution for emergency preparedness in healthcare settings, ensuring that vulnerable patients can be evacuated safely and efficiently without delay.

Evacuation Ski Sheet

Since the changes to the Fire Services Act 1981 in 2003, the Fire Service is no longer obliged to provide a “complete evacuation service” for premises, thus placing the onus upon the business owner and changes in the ‘Disability Act’ – which now states that everyone must have the same right of evacuation in an emergency.

What are my options?

  • Standard
  • Pocket Modified

Laundering Instructions

Answer: Machine Washable. Do not Bleach. Drip Dry or Tumble Dry on a Low Heat. Washing: When laundering does become necessary the buckles on the belts should be fastened, and a temperature of up to 80˚C can be used. To protect the buckles, it is recommended that the sheets should be washed in a bag. Thorough rinsing will ensure that no detergent deposit is left. A disinfectant may be added to the final rinse if required. Drying: A low temperature is recommended to prevent the nylon material from becoming brittle and shrinking.

Does the Ski Sheet come in a bariatric version?

Answer: Although the Ski Sheet has been safety tested to 250kg (39 stone) – which is a lot higher than other mattress evacuation aids currently on the market- there is not a bariatric version available. For bariatric patients, an evacuation aid such as the Bariatric EvacMat should be considered.

What happens if the Ski Sheet is used in an emergency?

Answer: Once the Ski Sheet has been used in an evacuation, it is recommended that it should be replaced.

Are Ski Sheets ok to use with very elderly or fragile people?

Answer: The Ski Sheet is ideal for use with elderly or fragile patients as there is no patient/resident transfer involved. The patient/resident remains within the bedclothes and is protected by their mattress at all times.

Does a Ski Sheet need maintenance?

Answer: See cleaning and care instructions.Should any damage occur to stitching, webbing, buckles or elastics the sheet should be replaced.

Are demonstrations available?

Answer: Product demonstrations are available throughout the UK, Ireland and in other countries subject to availability of consultants.

Is there any training available?

Answer: Training packages are available throughout the UK, Ireland and in other countries by prior arrangement. Training can be conducted as a group session for all staff or as train the trainer sessions for key members of staff, which can then be cascaded down to other staff members by the trained personnel.

How often should a Ski Sheet be laundered?

Answer: To prevent cross contamination, the Ski Sheets should be laundered with every change of bed occupant. If the sheet becomes lightly marked while in place on the bed, it may be wiped over using antibacterial wipes.

How do I launder a Ski Sheet?

Answer: When laundering becomes necessary it is recommended that the buckles should be fastened and the sheet placed in a laundry bag to protect the buckles and prevent any damage to the washing machine drum. Temperatures of up to 80°C can be used and thorough rinsing will ensure that no detergent is left.

Can I uase bleach?

Answer: Disinfectant may be added to the final rinse if required. Do not use bleach.

How do I dry a Ski Sheet?

Answer: The Ski Sheet can be dried in a tumble drier on a low heat or hung out to drip dry.

When do I check the Ski Sheet?

Answer: Visual checks of the stitching, webbing, buckles and elastics should be made after each wash. If any damage does occur, the sheet will need to be replaced.

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