Vancare Vera-Lift V350 Operating Manual page 32

VERA LIFT AND VERA LIFT II Standing Transfer Skills Observation Assessment
Staff Member Observed
The resident must be able to stand erect and have no contraindications to being transferred with a
PROCEDURE - DID THE EMPLOYEE:
Have the required number of staff members present?
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Select the correct size back belt?
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Inspect the back belt and lift for damage and proper operation?
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If DAMAGED, did the employee get another lift/belt and notify charge nurse?
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Correctly position the back belt behind the resident with back belt top at least 2 inches below
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shoulder blades and fasten safety belt snuggly?
Perform environment assessment and remove objects that would impede operation of lift?
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Lower the lifting frame using the Pendant Switch, open the base all the way, and position in
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front of the resident with feet on footrest and knees against kneepad?
Properly lock brakes?
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Snuggly connect back belt loops to lift arm hooks? For single strap transfer connect back
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belt loops (without crossing) to lift arm hooks. For double strap transfer 1) cross back belt
loops on one side of back belt through the loop closest to the back belt on the other side and
connect to the lift arm hooks, 2) connect the colored loops to the lift arm hooks straight (see
photograph), 3) fasten knee strap. Double check the back belt attachment to the lift?
Lift the resident to a comfortable position?
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Unlock brakes and move the lift into position in front of bed/wheelchair/commode? (1
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person pushes lift, while other pulls on back belt handle)
Leave brakes unlocked and lower the lift to seat the resident on the chair/bed/commode?
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Remove the back belt loops from the lift arm hooks and unfasten knee strap, if used?
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Back the lift away from the resident and remove the back belt?
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Make certain the resident is safe and comfortable before leaving?
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KNOWLEDGE – CAN THE EMPLOYEE:
Identify lifting capabilities (maximum weight)?
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Identify location and use of Emergency Stop Switch?
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Identify location and use of Emergency Lowering?
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Identify location and use of Auxiliary Up/Down Switch?
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Identify Low Battery Indicator light?
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Demonstrate how to recharge battery?
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Properly use the Scale attachment (if applicable)?
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Demonstrate proper understanding of how to clean the back belt and lift?
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Refer to Operator's Manual for more detailed description of transfer technique.
Observations __________________________________________________________________
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Observer's Name _______________________________________________________________
Observer's Signature ____________________________________________________________
November 2017
VANCARE, INC.
1515 FIRST STREET
AURORA, NE 68818
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back belt with knees against the knee rest.
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