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May 30, 2022 120
Hoist lifting regulations exist to protect the safety of workers, patients, and bystanders. Companies and individuals have to perform maintenance and examinations of lifting equipment to prevent accidents.
There are several regulations you should know about work equipment. We'll go over each one, explaining the legal and practical requirements for servicing a hoist.
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September 18, 2018 221
Mobility aids are designed to help assist individuals in walking and other daily activities.
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May 17, 2022 381
We understand that as we get older our bodies can’t perform how they used to, and with seniors that experience difficulty in mobility, it means daily activities are even harder
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May 18, 2022 29
Many older people with mobility concerns or those immobilized by a medical condition may find cleaning themselves or having a bath immensely challenging. In many cases, this otherwise simple act can also be dangerous, if not life-threatening, if the right assistive equipment isn’t used.
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May 31, 2019 310
There are many different options when it comes to choosing the right patient hoist, and although it can be daunting we’re here to make the process much easier
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May 15, 2018 55
In the last few years, hospital beds have been driven by innovative designs and technology
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August 12, 2022 14
When caring for a person who needs help transferring, it is important to use the right number of care workers. Too few can lead to an unsafe transfer, while too many can complicate the process and slow things down. In this blog post, we will discuss how many care workers are recommended for patient hoist transfers. We will also provide some tips for safe transfers. Keep reading to learn more!
What is a hoist transfer and why do you need care workers to help with them?
A hoist transfer is when a person who cannot move their body independently is moved using a lifting device called a hoist. This type of transfer is often used for people who are living with conditions like cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, or multiple sclerosis.Care workers are needed to help with hoist transfers because the person being lifted will usually need support from multiple people rather than just one person. This is for safety reasons because the hoist transfer process can be dangerous if not done properly. For example, if the person being lifted is not positioned correctly in the hoist, they could be injured.
Hoist transfers can be done wherever they are required such as in hospital, a care home or in and out of the bath by using a bath hoist; as long as the right equipment is being used along with health and safety measures and proper training.
So, how many care workers are needed for a hoist transfer?
The answer depends on different factors. It is important to consider all of these factors when deciding how many care workers to use.Weight of the Patient
For example, if the person being lifted is relatively light (under 125 pounds) two carers may be sufficient. However, if the person being lifted is heavier
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