HFL-500-E/HFL-600-
E User’s Manual
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IL-HFL-500/600-E UM
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04/07/2022
Patient Transport Procedure:
This procedure is used to secure and transport a patient using the HFL. Once the patient is secured, a
single operator can transport even the largest of patients safely down hallways, around corners and
through doorways that are inaccessible to any gurney.
NOTE: It is recommended that you view theHFL-
600-E training video as you learn this procedure.
1.
Position the HFL directly behind the fallen patient, with the seat positioned as close to the fallen
patient’s buttocks as possible
then have the patient scoot themselves backwards onto the seat,
until their back is resting on the HFL’s vertical frame. NOTE: If the fallen patient has difficulty
scooting backwards onto the seat, use the
Mount Assist Procedure starting
on page 10.
2.
Once the patient is fully seated in the center and to the
rear of the HFL’s seat, ask the patient to
lift their arms slightly and, using one of the belt assemblies as a waist belt (i.e., secured to the
lower anchor points), position the belt around the
patient’s
waist, buckle the seat belt and
remove any slack.
3.
With the patient’s arms still raised,
use the second belt assembly as a chest belt (i.e., secured to
the
upper
anchor points) and position the chest belt above the
patient’s
waist and below their
armpits, buckle the seat belt and remove any slack.
NOTE: Typically, the second belt assembly
(i.e., chest belt), is only required when using the HFL to transport a patient that is unable to sit up
under their own power.
4.
Ask the patient if they are ready to be lifted. Once they are ready, press the up/down rocker
switch upward and hold the switch in the up position until the seat has raised 10 to 12 inches
from the floor. This allows the weight to be transferred to the wheels. At this point, release the
up/down rocker switch.
NOTE: This positioning of the patient achieves a good balance point,
making for a safe and easy roll to the desired location.
5.
While standing behind the patient, have them cross their arms and ask if they are ready to be
moved. When they are ready, place one foot on the stainless-steel footrest on the back of the
HFL, firmly grasp the handles, and slowly pull back on the handles to tilt the HFL backwards, just
enough to achieve balance.
6.
You can now transport the patient to the desired location. NOTE: You can either transport the
patient by pushing the HFL forward, or pulling the HFL backwards. Recommended procedure is to
push the patient forward while another leads the way and assists by opening doors and ensuring
the path of travel is clear.
