Attendant should be positioned on the
RIGHT
or
LEFT
side of
chair.
1.
Lock all four casters.
2.
Place chair into seated or reclined position relative to the
position from which occupant is being transferred.
3.
Unlatch one swing-arm and place it into the 180° position.
4.
Position gurney or wheel chair next to the chair on the side
with the open swing-arm.
5.
Transfer patient to chair following facility safe patient handling
policies.
6.
Close the swing-arm, ensuring that the arm locks securely.
•
Do NOT leave swing-arm open after occupant is
transferred to chair.
•
When closing swing-arm, make sure occupants
extremities are clear of swing-arm travel and latch.
•
When closing swing-arm, make sure any foreign objects
are clear of swing-arm travel and latch.
•
Ensure arm is securely latched by tugging / pulling firmly against the latch. The arm should not
move.
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INVERNESS 24-HOUR TREATMENT RECLINER™
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