In the modern medical care industry, Patient Lifts have become indispensable auxiliary transfer equipment in inpatient departments, rehabilitation centers and elderly care institutions. They effectively reduce occupational injuries such as lumbar muscle strain among nursing staff caused by frequent patient handling, and greatly improve the safety of patient transfers.
1. Pre-use Inspection & Preparation
Before use of Hoyer Lift, operators shall conduct a full hoyer lift inspection: check sling integrity for wear and cracks, verify the sensitive response of the control handle and reliable performance of the braking system, and confirm that the hoyer lift's rated load capacity exceeds the patient's actual weight.
2. Standardized Operation During Transfer
After placing the patient steadily on the sling, fasten the safety straps of hoyer lift in the order of shoulders first, then hips and legs. Ensure all fixing points fit closely to the body with appropriate tightness. Once the patient lift is activated, keep visual observation of the patient throughout the process, and perform lifting and lowering at a steady slow speed. Sudden stops, sharp turns and unilateral operation of hoyer lift are strictly prohibited. For lateral movement of patient lift, raise the patient to a safe height first before shifting horizontally to prevent secondary injuries from ground dragging.
3. Emergency Handling for Special Conditions
If the patient feels dizzy or suffers abnormal breathing during transfer, press the emergency stop button of patient lift immediately, lower the lift slowly to the lowest position, and loosen the fixing straps of hoyer lift for preliminary physical assessment. In case of sudden power failure, stay calm, manually release the brake device and activate the built-in mechanical locking function to prevent the patient from falling.
4. Post-use Maintenance & Upkeep
After each operation, lower the sling of patient lift to the lowest position and cut off the power supply. Disinfect the sling surface with dedicated disinfectant regularly. Arrange professional maintenance and inspection for hydraulic systems and motors of hoyer lift on a scheduled basis, and establish a usage log book to keep the patient lift in optimal working condition at all times.
In conclusion, standardized operation of patient lifts is the core guarantee for the safety of both medical staff and patients. Strict implementation of every operational detail enables the hoyer lift to act as a reliable safety partner in daily nursing work.