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Lifting a Patient
Lift Legs Position
Legs
SHOULD
be opened at the following times:
•
To allow access around chairs, toilets or other impediments.
•
To increase stability particularly with heavier patients.
•
So it is recommended to have legs open when lifting or lowering if possible though not
required except as set forth below;
Legs
MUST
be opened at the following times:
•
For use with a walking harness
•
For patients who are active or swing around in the lift.
Transporting a Patient
1.
Roll the lift on a smooth, unobstructed surface when transporting a resident. (Larger wheel
castors are easier to push but harder to fit under low beds.)
2.
Have an attendant steady the resident during transport.
3.
Move the lift by grasping the push handles and pushing in the desired direction.
4.
Do not move lift by pushing or pulling boom.
5.
It is sometimes best to allow the resident’s feet to rest on the base, if possible, for added
feeling of security during transporting.
6.
Slings are supplied with side handles to aid in stabilizing during transporting.
.
WARNING
:
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS ON MOBILE LIFT LEG
POSITIONING CAN RISK SERIOUS INJURY TO BOTH PATIENTS AND MEDICAL STAFF.