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VI.
To return patient to bed, reverse procedures concerning lifting the patient,
operation and sling attachment.
VII.
To return or place patient in a wheel chair, refer to Transferring the patient to a
wheelchair section of this manual.
The lift is NOT a transport device. Where it is difficult to maneuver the lift towards the
commode or the bathroom facility is too far from the bed, the patient MUST be
transported to a wheel chair first.
5.3.2
Transferring the patient to a wheel chair
WARNING
The wheelchair wheels MUST be locked before lowering the patient into the
wheelchair for transport.
I.
The legs of the lift (with patient) shall be in open position.
II.
Move the wheelchair into position.
III.
Ensure the rear wheels of the wheelchair are locked to prevent further movement
of the chair.
IV.
Position the patient over the seat with their face away from seat and their back
against the back of the chair.
V.
Lower the patient by pressing the DOWN ( ) button on the lift controller.
VI.
Once the patient is in a seated position, assist the patient to lift their feet off the
foot stand.
VII.
Disconnect the sling from the patient lift.
VIII.
To return to the bed, reverse procedures concerning lifting the patient, operation
and sling attachments.
