SMT Volaro Series 4 Stand, Operator'S Manual

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This form is intended as a guide to help you develop a procedure sheet
that will fit your specific application in your facility. It is
recommended that everyone be in - serviced by the manufacturer ’ s
in - service video before operating any mechanical lift.
(This for should be copied for each operator and kept with their
personnel records.)
Volaro PA600
General Procedure Guide for Training
Staff Name: _______________________ Date: _________
Checked Off By: ___________________________
Yes No
1. Identify the resident.
2. Explain what you are going to do.
3. Wash hands.
4. Get supplies ready, sling, wheelchair, blanket or lap robe.
5. Get help from experienced team member for this procedure.
6. Have assistant stand on opposite side of bed to assist with transfer.
7. Provide privacy. Pull curtain all around the bed.
8. Position wheelchair at foot of bed.
9. Adjust bed to working level.
10. Make sure power pac indicator does not indicate a low power pac. (If so, replace)
11. Examine lift sling for any damage: tears, frays or weak areas.
12. Make sure the correct size sling is to be applied.
13. Lower side rails
14. Raise head of bed to upright position
15. Ask resident to lean slightly forward, then slide the sling harness behind the back and
around the torso so the top is just under the arms and the bottom is just above the buttocks.
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