Gripperz Maxi Hospital Socks // Non Slip // Diabetic Safe

Description

To assist patients with mobility difficulties, the National Falls Guidelines recommends the use of non slip footwear as part of a multi-factorial falls prevention strategy.

Features:

• A wide & generous fitting sock; making these suitable for people with very swollen feet and/or for wearing over bandages
• Complete ankle coverage helps to avoid them slipping off in bed
• Elastic free stretch top makes them suitable for diabetics & oedema sufferers
• Cushioned ankle & sole provide comfort on hard floors
• Non slip grip dots along entire sole for extra safety
• High quality cotton weave means they won’t pill, lose their shape or develop holes after a few uses
• Colour options: Black, Red or Teal

Used for:

• falls prevention in the home
• falls prevention in Hospitals and Aged Care Facilities for risk management

Bariatric Customers: Please note our size X-Large socks have a circumference of 22cm and can stretch up to a 40cm circumference

Why Gripperz should be used as part of a multi-factorial falls prevention plan:

• A study conducted by Eastern Health using Gripperz Non Slip Anklet socks saw a 100% reduction of falls during the trial period
• The use of well-fitted, non slip footwear is recommended by the Australian Commission on Safety & Quality in Healthcare, the Government of WA Department of Health, the Clinical Excellence Commission NSW and the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne
• Wearing non slip socks gives patients, their families and carers greater peace of mind