Molift PARTNER 230 - Transferring to Bed; Floor Transfers

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Raise the user until the buttocks are just above the
mattress. Lift the user’s legs and turn her so she fac-
es the lifting column. When clear of bed, and if prac-
tical, lower the user so that her feet rest on the chas-
sis. If possible, lower the bed before lifting. Move
the lifter away from bed.
Beware of obstructions under the bed that
can cause castors to stop or tip.
Lift to bed
Raise the user until the buttocks are just above the
mattress. Position the lifter under the bed.
Beware of obstructions under the bed that
can cause castors to stop or tip. Take care
not to squeeze the users legs.
Centre the user over the bed and turn her/him so that
the feet point to the end of the bed. Lower the user
carefully. Remove the loops from the suspension.
Removing the sling
Gently pull the leg section to the side, out from the
user’s thighs and towards yourself. Pull the shoulder
section under the neck of the user and roll her gently
onto her side. Pull the sling away and roll her onto
her back.
Be careful when rolling the user onto her
side. Make sure you have control over the
movement to prevent her from rolling com
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pletely over and out of the bed.
Lift and transfer to and from oor
Lift and transfer from the oor is almost identical to
a lift and transfer from bed - please read this section.
There are two ways to lift from the oor.
Alternative lift 1
Place the users head on the chassis. Use a pillow if
appropriate to protect the head and neck of the user.
The suspension shall be centred over the user.
Lower the suspension enough to allow the sling
loops to be hooked up.
Raise the user from the oor. Position user in the
sling by pulling the handle on the back of the sling.
Turn the user to face the lifting column, and place
the feet on the chassis.