CTC's very own, Mrs. Jones, guided her health science students in the emergency procedure of mobility sled training today. In teams, students secured a single individual safely in the mobility sled. Then, they worked as group to practice carrying them downstairs to safety.
Emergency Transportation and Evacuation Devices are used much more in practice in the wake of disasters such as September 11, Superstorm Sandy, Katrina and Joplin; hospitals, school districts and nursing homes across the country are reviewing their disaster preparedness plans, including emergency procedures for evacuating non-ambulatory patients, students and staff.
In response to the growing need and demand for viable, cost-effective transport, such as this mobility sled are used to ensure no one is left behind. Sleds enables staff to transport non-ambulatory individuals down a stairwell in order to exit a multi-floor building. Simplicity of design lets you move quickly to secure individuals and evacuate them faster and safer than with other available methods or devices. Size is immaterial; for example, a 120-pound person can effectively transport a 250-pound person with relative ease.
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