Hygiene Slings

Hygiene Slings Australia – Toileting Hoist Slings for Personal Care Transfers

Safety and Mobility supplies hygiene slings (also known as toileting slings or access slings) designed to support safe hoist transfers for toileting and personal care while maintaining the client's dignity and the carer's access for hygiene tasks. Hygiene slings feature an open or split leg design that leaves the perineal area accessible without requiring the client to be removed from the sling during toileting, allowing the client to remain supported in the hoist throughout the personal care process.

Our hygiene sling range is available in a variety of sizes and weight capacities, with options for clients who require additional trunk or head support. Hygiene slings are widely used in aged care, hospital, and home care settings across Australia to support toileting transfers to and from commodes, toilets, and shower commodes. As a registered NDIS provider, Safety and Mobility can supply hygiene slings to eligible NDIS participants. An occupational therapist should assess and prescribe the appropriate sling type for each individual client.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the difference between a hygiene sling and a general purpose sling?
A general purpose sling has closed leg sections that fully support the thighs during the transfer, making it suitable for bed-to-chair and chair-to-chair transfers. A hygiene sling has an open or divided lower section that provides thigh support while leaving the perineal area open, allowing the client to remain in the sling during toileting without the sling preventing carer access for personal care. The right choice depends on the purpose of the transfer.