Invacare RPL450-1 Owners Manual - Page 34

8 TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT Transferring to a Standard Commode  Although Invacare recommends that two assistants be used for all lifting preparation, transferring from and transferring to procedures, our equipment will permit proper operation by one assistant. The use of one assistant is based on the evaluation of the health care professional for each individual case. The Invacare patient lift is NOT intended as a transport device. If the bathroom facilities are NOT near the bed or if the patient lift cannot be easily maneuvered towards the commode, then the patient MUST be transferred to a wheelchair and transported to the bathroom facilities before using the patient lift again to position the patient on a standard commode. Refer to Transferring to a Wheelchair on page 36. Before transferring the patient, the patient lift should be guided to the bathroom facilities to check that it can be easily maneuvered towards the commode. 1. Before lifting the patient from the bed, refer to Attaching Slings to the Lift on page 29. For operation of the patient lift, refer to Operation on page 20. 2. Transport the patient to the bathroom facility. 3. The patient should be elevated high enough to clear the standard commode and have their weight supported by the patient lift. 4. With the help of both assistants, guide the patient onto the standard commode. 5. Lower the patient onto the standard commode leaving the sling attached to the swivel bar hooks. 6. When complete, recheck for correct attachment and then raise the patient off the standard commode. 7. When patient is clear of the standard commode surface (using the steering handle), move the lift away from the standard commode. 8. To return or place patient in a wheelchair, refer to Transferring to a Wheelchair on page 36. 9. To return the patient to bed, reverse the procedures for lifting the patient, operation and sling attachment. Manual/Electric Portable Patient Lift 34 Part No. 1078987