Oxford Midi: Elevating Patient Handling Standards in Modern Healthcare

In today’s fast-paced and dynamic healthcare environment, efficient and safe patient handling is a prerequisite. The Oxford Midi embodies modern patient care standards, uniquely marrying the dual needs of safety and efficiency for more than 30 years. Today, its reputation stands tall as a leading hoist in the homecare space.

 

The Evolving Landscape of Patient Care

The healthcare landscape has seen tremendous change over the years. From technologically advanced diagnostic tools to clinically proven patient handling techniques, the emphasis is on efficiency, safety, and compassion. Through these changes, the Oxford Midi has evolved to keep pace, supporting caregivers in carrying out their responsibilities effectively and helping ensure patients receive safe and compassionate care through every step of their journey.

 

A Holistic Approach to Modern Patient Care

The Oxford Midi is not just another patient hoist; it’s a commitment to a better standard of care. Recognising the importance of patient comfort and caregiver efficiency has earnt the Oxford Midi its ‘Gold Standard’ reputation in homecare. Options such as interchangeable spreader bar sizes, a digital weigh-scale, and electric leg opening help solidify the Midi’s reputation for versatility.

Safety First: The Oxford Midi has a host of integrated safety systems to ensure patients are protected when things don’t quite go to plan. A quickly accessible emergency stop button on the control box can be activated in the event of an emergency, cutting power to the hoist and bringing lifting operations to a halt. Second to this, a manual emergency lower feature ensures patients can be lowered in the unlikely event that battery power is lost and cannot be restored. The Smart Monitor control system is exactly that – smart. It records lift cycles completed, alerts the user to schedule important inspection and maintenance routines as well as recording and preventing attempted overloads above the rated safe working load of the hoist. Comprehensive user instructions including maintenance and daily checks further ensure a commitment to best industry practice and safe patient handling.

Ergonomic Design: The Oxford Midi is meticulously designed to ensure ease of use for caregivers. Essential features are quickly and conveniently located to ensure lifting and transfers are carried out both speedily and effectively. A choice of 3 different spreader bar sizes and an extensive range of slings that facilitate a multitude of tasks ensure varying needs can be met, and carers are safe in the knowledge that their patients are receiving tailored, more compassionate care.

The contoured foot pedal to open and close the legs is optimally placed and ensures the user’s foot remains level during operation. Electric leg variants are also available to remove physical exertion and further safeguard the health and welfare of caregivers.

Commitment to Quality: Like all Oxford lifting solutions, the Oxford Midi has been put through its paces during the design and development phases to ensure it is ready to withstand the daily demands of patient lifting and handling from the moment it is unboxed and readied for use. You can use it with confidence, knowing it has met and even surpassed some of the most robust test standards in the industry.

To back this commitment to quality, we provide a standard five year warranty on all Oxford mobile floor lifts as well as close, personalised aftercare to support you through the lifetime of ownership. Our service pledge to you continues beyond the initial sale, we are at hand for advice and guidance, every step of the way!

 

Technical Aspects that Set the Oxford Midi Apart

Accurate Service Data: The onboard Smart Monitor is uniquely programmed to only record a lift cycle when the lift’s actuator has completed the exact amount of work necessary for one complete lift, defined as a full up and down lift actuation at maximum safe working load. This method of counting ensures the Oxford Midi benefits from reduced lifetime ownership costs owing to less frequent and often costly recommended actuator replacement intervals.

Offboard Charging: The Midi comes complete with a removable battery pack and offboard desktop charger unlike many hoists that use onboard charging via a charge cable and wall plug/transformer. The problem this can cause is the lift can be out of service for a period while charging. The Midi’s offboard charging, coupled with the use of a second battery, means one can be on charge while the other allows the lift to always be in service.

Compact Yet Capable: Its small, compact footprint makes it perfect for homecare settings where space is not always in abundance. Its mast, boom and base assembly weighs just 32kg, yet its safe working load is rated to an impressive maximum of 180kg or 28st. With high-grade castors and a contoured push handle to aid manoeuvrability, the Midi offers surprising performance for a lift of its size.

 

FAQs: Addressing Common Queries

Is it easy to maintain the Oxford Midi?

Oxford Healthcare recommends that a thorough inspection of the Oxford Midi is carried out at least every six months by a trained and authorised service provider. There are also more frequent visual checks that should be carried out by the user before each use as part of on-going maintenance and preventative actions. These can be found in the Oxford Classic lifts user manual.

Do you offer training for the Oxford Midi?

Yes, we offer various levels of training from basic overview of features and use of the product to more comprehensive, clinical based manual handling training. Our authorised service providers are also trained in the use of Oxford products and they can provide this as part of initial commissioning to instil safe and efficient usage alongside the detailed user instruction manual and video guidance available on Oxford Healthcare’s website.

What is the weight capacity of the Oxford Midi?

The Oxford Midi has a safe working load of up to 180kg, 28st or 397lbs.

 

Summary

The Oxford Midi is a logical investment for any homecare setting. It promises to benefit both the carer and the patient with its ergonomic design features and array of safety systems. Its compact footprint ensures it does not take up significant floor space and can be operated in relatively confined spaces. After more than 30 years of successful service to its customers, the Oxford Midi continues to stand out as the hoist of choice within homecare settings. For further product information, including comprehensive technical specifications, please visit the Oxford Midi product page.

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