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- Page 1 Joerns Healthcare Hoyer Sling Guide ® redefining patient handling...
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Page 2: Sling Guide
Hoyer ® Sling Guide Introduction A sling is an item of moving and handling equipment, which is used with a mechanical lift in order to facilitate the transfer of a resident. A sling comprises a specially designed and constructed piece of fabric, which is placed under and around a resident before being attached to the spreader bar/cradle of a lift to raise, transfer and lower the resident. - Page 3 Hoyer ® Sling Guide Sling Models The Hoyer range of slings has been designed with a number of features aimed at meeting varied lifting requirements and applications. Each sling is described briefly below. Note FIM scores have been provided as an assessment tool to classify a person’s function from independence to total assistance in 7 levels.
- Page 4 Hoyer ® Sling Guide Hoyer Sling Features Colored loop straps, which provide adjustment Clear labels provide all the information required to- Colored binding provides clear recognizable and the correct angle positioning for the 6-point gether with a line drawing showing how our slings fit.
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Page 5: Cradle Options
Hoyer ® Sling Guide HOYER has many common attributes that make our slings easier to use, and easier to train with. Handles on the sides of our slings are optimized to ensure correct handling. The grey color of our slings means contamination is easy to spot - but the polyester fabric isn’t prone to staining, and is easily laundered. - Page 6 Hoyer ® Sling Guide Range of Sizes Weight Capacity Stated on the label is the safe working load, 500 lbs. Most slings are available in a range of sizes to accommodate variety in Some slings vary, so always check the label before use. height, shape and weight of residents.
- Page 7 The correct equipment coupled with appropriate training can help to to be sure that a sling meets specific requirements and is the most minimize the risks associated with manual handling. Joerns Healthcare appropriate sling available, many further aspects need to be considered has developed a comprehensive range of moving and handling training as part of the selection process.
- Page 8 We trust you have found this guide both useful and informative. Transport Arise Joerns Healthcare Inc. 5001 Joerns Drive, Stevens Point WI 54481 (P) 800.826.0270 • (F) 800.457.8827 www.joerns.com • email: info@joerns.com © 2007 Joerns Healthcare | Part# 6190024 RevB | DCO# 07-0588...