Invacare RPA600-1E manual Transferring to a Standard Commode, Transferring to a Wheelchair

SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT

Transferring to a Standard Commode

NOTE: The Invacare patient lift is NOT intended as a transport device. Moving a person suspended in a sling over any distance is NOT recommended. 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.

1.Use an empty patient lift to check if the patient lift can maneuver around the commode.

2.If the patient lift can maneuver around the commode, lift the patient from the bed. Refer to Lifting the Patient on page 19.

3.Transport the patient to the bathroom facility.

4.Press the UP/DOWN buttons on the hand control to elevate the patient high enough to clear the commode. Their weight will be supported by the patient lift.

5.Guide the patient onto the commode. This may require two assistants.

6.Press the DOWN button on the hand control to lower the patient onto the standard commode leaving the sling attached to the swivel bar hooks.

7.When complete, recheck the sling for correct attachments.

8.Press the UP button on the hand control to raise the patient off the commode.

9.When patient is clear of the commode surface (using the steering handle), move the lift away from the commode.

10.To return the patient to bed, reverse Lifting the Patient on page 19.

11.To return or place patient in a wheelchair, refer to Transferring to a Wheelchair.

Transferring to a Wheelchair

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.2.

1.Lift the patient from the bed. Refer to Lifting the Patient on page 19.

2.Ensure the legs of the lift with patient in the sling are in the open position. Press the legs open button until in maximum open position.

3.Move the wheelchair into position.

4.Engage the wheel locks of the wheelchair to prevent movement of the chair.

WARNING

DO NOT place the patient in the wheelchair if the locks are not engaged. The wheelchair wheel locks MUST be in a locked position before lowering the patient into the wheelchair for transport. Otherwise, injury may result.

Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA6001E 24 Part No 1078988