The MediGLIDER stands as a revolutionary lateral patient transfer and transport solution that meets or exceeds Safe Patient Handling requirements. With the touch of a button, one can use the motorized MediGLIDER device to move an individual weighing up to 500 pounds with utmost safety for both the patient and healthcare staff member.
Watch VideoNavigating patient transfer and transportation within healthcare settings poses significant hazards, jeopardizing safety, efficiency, and financial well-being for both patients and the healthcare sector. The historical manual approach to patient transport and transfer has a repeated risk of injuries to both patients and staff. The MediGLIDER is a revolutionary mechanical solution created with a focus on improving staff and patient safety in this field. Onsite case studies conducted from 2007-2017 show that when using MediGLIDER there was a significant decrease in physical risks for patients and staff, while being able to increase healthcare professionals ability to focus more on patient care, reduce costs and improve workflow efficiency. The MediGLIDER has been labeled as a trailblazing catalyst in advancing safety standards and has been cleared by three FDA and CSA government entity authorizations.
The MediGLIDER lateral patient transfer and patient transport functions are performed by the same device. A first of its kind combination of electronic intelligence with mechanical mechanisms allows the operator to take advantages of the MediGLIDER’s unique features to undertake safety and anti-infection initiatives.
The patented MediGAARD (custom disposable sheets) are applied for each use. One sheet used per patient, easy to adhere and remove, all while minimizing the spread of infection.
The reliable brake system stops the device gently but immediately upon release of control, providing an extra layer of safety.
Sustaining 14+ hours of continuous use, the rechargeable battery allows for continuous use and no interruption to operational efficiencies. Up to 40 transfers without a charge.
Patients experience virtually zero skin shear/pressure ulcers via the MediGLIDER. While standard devices tend to cause friction and effects to the skin, results have shown this is not common with MediGLIDER.
The joystick-controlled forward, reverse, and lateral drive allow for tight turns with simple navigation in the smaller rooms and tight places ex: in surgical suites. Leading to less frustrations for both patients and staff.
One operator is sufficient for managing the device, eliminating the need for multiple personnel.
Prior to the introduction of the MediGLIDER, the medical industry had no means in place to laterally transfer and transport patients in a safe and effortless manner with one device. For more than 400 years the patient movement methodology was “take a deep breath, grunt, log role, and lift.” More than 20 types of mechanical ceiling hoists have been tried or created like the Hoyer Lift, but capabilities are limited or straining on staff. The origins of the MediGLIDER was actually due to a patient being dropped during a surgical table transfer to a stretcher and caused serious injuries. This patient was related to one of the founding members. It was in 2005 MediGLIDER was created and has garnered positive feedback from usage by key leading facilities like the Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, John Hopkins Institute, and the hospital systems of Baylor, Methodist, Baptist, Ascension, and HCA. MediGLIDER paused production from 2017-2023 due to organizational restructures but is now fully funded and back in operation since fall of 2023.