SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
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Transport/Transfer Slings - Before lifting the patient, make sure the bottom edge of the
transfer sling is at the base of the spine and the patient's arms are outside the transfer
sling. DO NOT raise the patient to a full standing position while using the transfer sling,
otherwise injury may occur.
The Jasmine Patient Lift can be used with the standard swivel bar or an optional cradle
attachment. The tilting cradle attachment enables a single caregiver to more easily
position a patient in an upright and seated position.
DO NOT use any kind of material (such as a plastic back incontinence pad or seating
cushion) between the patient and sling material that may cause the patient to slide out of
the sling during transferring.
After each laundering (in accordance with instructions on the sling), inspect sling(s) for
wear, tears, and loose stitching.
Bleached, torn, cut, frayed, or broken slings are unsafe and could result in injury. Discard
immediately.
DO NOT alter slings.
When connecting slings equipped with color coded straps to the patient lift, the shortest
of the straps MUST be at the back of the patient for support. Using the long section will
leave little or no support for the patient’s back. The loops of the sling are color coded and
can be used to place the patient in various positions. The colors make it easy to connect
both sides of the sling equally. Make sure that there is sufficient head support when lifting
a patient.
Care
NOTE: Laundering should always be done with dark colors. The sling should be washed regularly
in a water temperature not to exceed 180°F (82°C). DO NOT bleach. Air dry or dry at low
temperature. Inspect with each use. Refer to tagged washing instructions on the sling.
WARNING
After each laundering (in accordance with instructions on the sling), inspect sling(s)
for wear, tears, and loose stitching. Bleached, torn, cut, frayed, or broken slings are
unsafe and could result in injury. Discard immediately.
