April 2013
For your nearest Distributor, call 1-800-694-4525
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While slowly turning the lift, move the patient to the desired location within
the room with the back of the patient’s legs against the bed, wheelchair, etc.
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Leaving the caster brakes unlocked, lower the patient so that his or her buttocks are
positioned correctly on the bed or at the back of the wheelchair seat, etc.
15)
Remove the back belt from the lift arm hooks and back the lift away from the patient.
16)
Unfasten the inner safety belt and remove the back belt.
17)
Make sure the patient is safely positioned before removing the VERA-LIFT™ and back
belt from the room.
Standing Transfer with Crossed Straps
1) Make sure you understand which back belt is to be used to transfer the patient.
2)
Inspect the VERA-LIFT™ and back belt to make sure they are undamaged
and in good working order.
3) Make sure there is enough room to do the transfer. Move furniture or other things that
may be in the way. The required number of staff members must be present.
4) Help the patient to a sitting position, if needed.
a) If the transfer is from the bed, the patient should be sitting on the edge of the bed.
b) If the transfer is to or from a wheelchair, remove the wheelchair foot pedals.
5)
Place the bottom of the back belt at the top of the fold between the
patient’s buttocks.
The top of the belt should be 2 – 3 inches below the lower edge of
the patient’s shoulder blades.
The patient’s arms must be on the outside of the
back belt.
Fasten the inner safety belt snuggly.
*This transfer may only be
done if the facility has
purchased “double strap” back
belts and if the knee pad is
equipped with the optional
knee strap.
VERA-LIFT™ transfer with Crossed
Strap Method of connecting the back
belt to the lift and with the knee strap
fastened
View from above the VERA-
LIFT™ showing the Crossed
Strap Method of connecting the
back belt to the lift
November 2017
For your nearest distributor, call 1-800-694-4525
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