Arjo Tenor - Lifting From the Floor; Resident Transportation Guidelines

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Using your Tenor
To lift a resident from the floor
Put the sling around the resident as before, by
using the rolling or seated position method.
Depending on circumstances, space and / or
position of the resident etc., open the chassis
legs if necessary and carefully approach the
resident with the front of the lift. Now lift the
resident’s legs over the chassis as shown in
Figure 13, should the situation require it.
The resident’s head and shoulders should be
raised on pillows for comfort. This will also
make it easier to attach the shoulder position
attachment loops (See Fig. 16).
Attach the shoulder strap attachment loops. It
will probably be easier to attach the longest
loops.
Some caregivers prefer to use a larger sling
when lifting a resident from the floor.
Bring each leg section of the sling under the
resident’s thighs and attach each leg strap loop to
the side hook above each leg (See Fig. 17).
Once securely connected, raise the resident
carefully, staying in close proximity of the
resident’s legs at this stage of the lift to guide
his / her legs safely over the lift until clear.
Once raised from the floor, ensure the
resident’s legs are clear of the chassis before
continuing to lift.
Always move the Tenor in the direction shown
in Fig. 17.
Raise the resident to a suitable height for
transport in a semi-recumbent position.
If the leg sections of the sling tend to be fairly
high in the crotch area, make adjustments for
added comfort. The resident should be positioned
in a chair or placed onto a bed in order to do this.
If the resident is prone to extensor spasm, he / she
may be lifted with the Tenor, but special attention
should be paid to supporting the legs during
lifting.
Staff assessment should be made to determine if
a spastic or combative resident requires an
additional caregiver to assist.
Transportation of a resident is possible with the
chassis legs open or closed, but manoeuvrability
will be easier, especially through doorways, with
the chassis legs closed. The resident should be
positioned facing the caregiver and at a dignified
height.
Apply the brakes on an incline.
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
WARNING
Before and during the commencement
of the lifting cycle, always check that all
the sling attachment loops are fully in
position and in tension as the resident’s
weight is gradually taken up and that
the sling loops are underneath and
away from the safety latch on the
hanger bar.