What is BS EN 1865-1 - General stretcher systems and patient handling equipment about?
BS EN 1865 is a series of the European standard on patient handling equipment used in road ambulances for the safety of patients and staff.
BS EN 1865-1 is the first part of the BS EN 1865 series of documents that defines minimum requirements for the design and performance of stretchers and other patient handling equipment used in road ambulances for the handling and carrying of patients.
Who is BS EN 1865-1 - General stretcher systems and patient handling equipment for?
BS EN 1865-1 on patient handling equipment used in road ambulances is useful for:
- Personnel of ambulance services
- Designers and manufacturers of patient handling equipment
Why should you use BS EN 1865-1 - General stretcher systems and patient handling equipment?
Patients handling equipment are the device for the conveyance of a sick or injured person or those in labour with the purpose to transport patients in safety and in comfort whilst facilitating treatment.
BS EN 1865-1 provides the requirements on all the equipment and tests methods for the handling of patients that includes:
Main stretcher, chair stretcher, transfer mattress, carrying sheet, pick up stretcher, vacuum mattress, long spinal board, foldable and non-foldable carrying chair.
The marking on the stretchers and other patient handling equipment can be labelled in accordance with BS EN 1865-1.
Moreover, BS EN 1865-1 aims to ensure patient safety and minimize the physical effort required by staff operating the equipment.
In this way, you can continue the safe transfer of patients and equipment without compromising the continuity of patient care and the safety of staff.