Aegis falls prevention caption winner

The caption competition last month didn’t attract as many entries as I would have hoped but nevertheless, they still brought a smile to my face. I think some people just assume

they won’t win, so don’t bother entering.

The winner which was chosen by Christian Symonds of Aegis Healthcare systems was Angella Donnely from Addenbrookes Foundation Hospital. If he hasn’t done so already, then Christian will be in touch with you shortly. Angelas comment was a variation on a common theme throughout the competition, but I think it was the perceived grumpiness in the voice of her subject as he exclaims “I know my manager told me to test out the falls mat but wasn't this supposed to be from a bed to floor?” that clinched it.

Other entries that made me smile included,

“I knew I shouldn't have skipped that "Working at Height" training session!!!!” - Jeff Doidge

“I thought it was just kittens that got stuck in trees!” - Olivia Brown

“Is this the way to the nut cracker suite” - Dorothy Spencer

“I'm an NHS Professional - GET ME OUT OF HERE!!” - Pam Sherliker

“Are you sure the mat needs to be this high up?” _ Gill Renwick

Not sure who risk assessed this safety test but for the Falls Mat but think it might be slightly too high!” - Steve Clark

And my favourite which was suggested by Steve Trafford “Here we see Bill Oddy's clever use of the Aegis system to alert him when the young birds leave the nest!”

Alas Steve, I don’t pick the winners. However, I can give a runners up consolation prize. I will give you one year free access to my paid for subscription service. Please see the first story in this newsletter or the subscription tab at the top of this page for more details and then give me a call.

“I know my manager told me to test out the falls mat but wasn't this supposed to be from a bed to floor?” - Angela Donnely

Angela’s comment wins her a complete fall prevention set-up (monitor for bed/chair, cable set and proximity sensing mat) from Aegis Healthcare (Volume 3 issue 8 for more details)

If anyone else has a moving and handling related product, training course or service that they would like to give away in a caption competition, please e-mail me for further information.