TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT
Moving the Patient to a Commode
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1.
1.Raise the patient high enough to clear the arms of the commode chair. Their weight will be supported by the lift.
Refer to Detail “A”.
2.Guide the patient onto the commode chair.
3.Lower the patient onto the commode chair.
4.Perform one of the following (refer to Detail “B” or “C”):
•Standing Sling ‐ unhook the standing sling from the attachment points on the lift.
•Transport Sling ‐
DETAIL “A” - POSITIONING PATIENT
DETAIL “B” - UNHOOKING SLING
i. Unhook the transport sling from the bottom attachment points on the lift.
ii. Lift up on the patient’s legs and remove the thigh supports from underneath the patient.
iii. If desired, unhook the transport sling from the top attachment points on the lift.
NOTE: The patient can remain in the upper portion of the transport sling while using the commode.
DETAIL “C” - UNHOOKING SLING AND
5. Instruct or assist the patient in liftingSTRAPS their feet off the footplate.
6. Remove the sling from around the patient.
7. Pull the lift away from the commode.
8.When complete, recheck the sling for correct attachments.
9. To lift the patient from the commode, refer to Lifting the Patient starting on page 17.