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6 Ways Band Slings Can Assist Caregivers

Now that we’ve covered the sling basics on how to select, inspect and apply slings, let’s take a closer look… Read More
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4 Reasons Why Sling Audits Are Critical in Safe Patient Handling

Let’s recap, picking up from the last blog post, you may recall we touched upon the pre-use sling inspection, the… Read More
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5 Steps to Applying a Universal Sling with Safety Checks

In our last blog post we walked you through the basic steps involved in the sling selection process. To recap,… Read More
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5 Steps to Choosing the Right Sling for Patient Transfers

Sometimes, finding the right sling can feel overwhelming with all the different styles, sizes, and fabrics to choose from. With… Read More
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National Clinical Trainer

Sofia Ianni-Palarchio

With over 25 years of experience as a Registered Physiotherapist in the Province of Ontario, Sofia Ianni-Palarchio is currently the National Clinical Educator with Handicare.  Sofia has been providing clinical education, training, and resources to health care providers across Canada by leveraging her hands on clinical experience, knowledge of safe client handling and mobility solutions, and sharing lessons learned from colleague’s coast to coast to ensure caregivers and those we care for remain safe.