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1.5 Contraindications/Limitations
There are no known "contraindications" associated with the usage of the CP hoist and its accessories, provided they are used as
per manufacturer's recommendations and guidelines. However, it is recommended that a client specific assessment is
completed by a trained and knowledgeable healthcare professional to determine the method of transfer.
Prism does not recommend a required number of care givers for the use of our products. This information and recommendation
can only be provided after a thorough personalised, case specific assessment, as there are many factors that can influence these
decisions.
1.6 Intended Use
For internal use only.
With a safe working load of 200kg (440lb), the CP Hoist is
a raising and lowering aid used to transfer people safely. The Hoist
makes it possible to move mobility impaired individuals with minimal
strain or risk to the caregiver, while providing complete safety,
dignity and comfort for the person being moved.
The easy to use hoist is designed to be operated by both professional
healthcare workers and home healthcare workers who may not have
a specific range of skills in healthcare. Typical home care users may
include, but is not limited to, teachers, medics, paramedics, carers,
family and friends. Focusing on the dignity and wellbeing of the
person being moved, the simple to use hoist maximises the amount
of care provided to the person.
The CP Hoist is a Ceiling Track Hoist, and should only be used whilst on the Ceiling Track. It has the ability to raise up an
individual from one location, such as a bed, move the individual along the track to another location and finally lower the
individual, such as into a chair or a bath.
The CP is intended to be used with Prism/Mackworth/Care-ability slings, a Prism clipped carry bar and the Prism Ceiling Track
system or Free Standing Gantry. Together these three items make up the system. Please refer to any user guides supplied with
the sling and track system and reference them while reviewing this manual.
A risk assessment must be performed before using any other manufactured sling, carry bar or ceiling track to ensure
'safe' use can be established.
The device is used under instruction and the operation of the aid is undertaken by a trained carer.
The carry bar is manufactured by Prism, associated for use with this device, incorporates three fixing point options at either end
of carry bar, with a safety retaining clip on the outer hook. The fixing can be derived by the user, by means of a simple
connection loop, made by the sling, to the carry bar. This connection system is used throughout the industry in various designs
but all acts as the means to hold the sling and user in place through operation of the device whilst in use.
The sling is a specially designed fabric accessory that attaches to the hoist by means of a carry bar and strap system, and holds
an individual while the hoist or transfer takes place. The sling is supplied separately from the hoist at the initial time of purchase.
The track, also supplied separately from the hoist at the time of purchase, is the means to operate the hoist in a defined safe
route, enabling the person different uses around the "travel" of the hoist.
If additional accessories have been supplied with the hoist, refer to the instructions included with those items.
The CP Hoist must be installed on the ceiling track prior to use.
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