SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT
Transferring to a Commode
WARNING
Invacare recommends locking the rear swivel
casters only when positioning or removing the
sling from around the patient.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1.
1.
Lift the patient from the side of the bed.
2.
Press the UP button on the hand control to elevate the
patient high enough to clear the arms of the commode chair.
Their weight will be supported by the stand assist lift.
3.
Guide the patient onto the commode chair. This may require
two assistants.
4.
Press the down arrow button to lower the patient onto the
commode chair.
5.
Lock the rear swivel casters on the stand assist lift.
6.
Depending on the style of sling, perform one of the
following:
•
Stand Assist Sling - unhook the stand assist sling from
the attachment points on the stand assist lift.
•
Transfer Stand Assist Sling -
i.
Unhook the transfer stand assist sling from the
bottom attachment points on the stand assist lift.
ii. Lift up on the patient's legs and remove the thigh
supports from underneath the patient.
iii. If desired, unhook the transfer stand assist sling
from the top attachment points on the stand assist
lift.
NOTE: The patient can remain in the upper portion of the transfer
stand assist sling while using the commode.
7.
Instruct or assist the patient in lifting their feet off the foot
plate.
8.
Remove the sling from around the patient.
9.
Unlock the rear casters and pull the stand assist lift away
from the commode.
10. When complete, recheck the sling for correct attachments.
Roze™Stand Assist Patient Lift
FIGURE 5.1 Transferring to a Commode
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