Hospital Becomes State-Of-The-Art with Hoist Systems

Astor Bannerman are proud to have completed an international project, which saw Bendigo Hospital, Australia, equipped with Straight and Curved Track, XY (H) Full Room Covering System incorporating both fixed (OT200) and Portable hoists system throughout the hospitals’ dedicated healthcare facilities.

The areas implemented are MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Suite, Emergency, Holding/Recovery, Ultra-sound, Short Stay, Aboriginal Services, Integrated Cancer Centre, Cardiac Recovery, Plaster, Birthing Suite, Outpatients, Women Health, Children & Adolescent, Rehab, Surgical, Medical Rooms and Mortuary.

Working with our dealership in Australia, we managed and accounted the entire project from the end-to-end process which includes designing, installation, commissioning and training.

• 3 therapy rooms with Fixed Hoist Systems
• 38 multi-room bedroom to bathroom Fixed Hoist Systems
• 21 rooms with Fixed Hoist Systems mounted onto Straight Tracking
• 110 rooms with Portable Hoist Systems mounted onto Straight Tracking

Astor Bannerman works closely with Architects, Developers, Builders through global dealers to ensure project objectives meet the countries national standards.

Straight Track System: The single rail is positioned perpendicular to the bed, providing coverage from bed to chair. This rail system is suitable to connect on a portable hoist as and when required by a patient.

XY Gantry Ceiling Rail System: The fixed hoist system allows for complete mobility from a bed to the bathroom and vice versa.

Curved Track System: The Curved Track allows a smooth glide when transferring a patient from bed to the bathroom and providing assistance for patient handling.

XY (H) Full Room Covering System With Access To Bathroom: The XY Gantry Ceiling Rail System is connected using a Gate Assembly, allowing caregiver to move a client directly from Bed/Chair to Bathroom.

XY (H) Full Room Covering System in Birthing Suite: The versatility of the ceiling hoist system provides patient with mobility assistant after performing surgery.

XY (H) Full Room Covering System in Gym Therapist room: The fixed hoist mounted on an XY Gantry System assist patients with mobility and speedy recovery.

International Projects

Our ability to support our customers on a global scale is built on a foundation of over 25 years of experience in patient handling and care. From product design right through to installation and on-going maintenance and support, our experience has enabled us to build an international offering that is second to none.

As our business has continued to grow we have invested heavily in product development and recruitment, resulting in a market leading proposition on an international scale.

We have created a successful network of export dealers and international clients to assist the growing international demand for patient transfer equipment. Our reputation for precision engineering and reliability as well as successful partnerships have opened doors to projects in some of the most prestigious hospitals and care facilities in the world.