Patient Lift Policy:
All provided information supports the fact that Federal, State Laws must be followed without exception of fact. All facility policy and procedures must be followed. In the event of exception to fact, contact your direct NurseLine Healthcare Supervisor and the facility supervisor for direction.
Patient Lift Policy; must comply with Facility requirements and mandates.
Description of Procedure or Service
I. Patient Lifts
Patient lifts are assistive devices that enable the movement, transfer, and positioning of an immobilized
patient to and from a sitting and/or lying position. The Hoyer lift is a manual device that uses hydraulics.
The Saralift is motorized (electric) and portable.
II. Seat Lift Chair Mechanisms
A seat lift chair is a chair with a motorized seat mechanism which enables it to lift the body from a sitting
to a standing position. The seat can also lower the body from a standing position to a sitting position. It is
an assistive device for patients who are able to ambulate once they are in a standing position.
III. Ceiling Lifts
A ceiling lift is a device that incorporates a lift or walking sling that is mounted in tracks that are installed
into the ceiling to allow for the transfer of a patient.
***Note: This Medical Policy is complex and technical. For questions concerning the technical
language and/or specific clinical indications for its use, please consult your physician.
PVC Universal Chair, PVC Multi-Position Transfer Chair ]
PVC Universal Chair, PVC Multi-Position Transfer Chair
Part # A7 MJMUPTS-8
Part # A7 MJMUPTS-G
Universal Patient Transfer System Internal Width: 20" External Width: 27" (Outriggers Up) External Width: 36" (Outriggers Down) Seat Height: 25.25" (Front Section) Seat Height: 25.75" (Back Section) Seat Depth: 18" Frame Depth: 46" (Upright) Frame Depth: 65.5" (Extended Flat) Leg Extension Length: 14.5" Legrest Extension Width: 18" Back Height: 28" Back Width: 20" Capacity: 300 lbs.
> Designed For Smooth-Safe Patient Transfers
> Reduces Caregiver Back Injuries
> Use As A Shower Chair Or For General Transportation
> Multi-Positioning Chair Provides Patient Comfort
Sequence For Transfering Patient To MJMUPTS-8 Push Pull Handle Flip Down Out-Riggers Provide Additional Stability While Making Patient Transfers Multi-Position Chair Provides Upright To Full Prone Positioning Seat Tilts Slightly To The Back To Reduce Sliding Full Padded Seat With Removable Toileting Panel Extra-Wide 20” Width Between Arms Removable Center Seat For Shower and Toileting Heavy-Duty 5” Total Locking Casters (Locks Axle And Rotation) Ideal For Bathing Or Toileting Fold Down Arms Facilitate Transfers May Be Used With The Optional Universal Transfer Sheet (BreaksAway In Two Sections) Easily Removes From Underneath Patients Body 300 lbs. Capacity Patent Pending
MJMUPTS-8
THE UNIVERSAL CHAIR OFFERS MANY POSITIONS FOR COMFORT AND CAREPush Pull Handle Flip Down Out-Riggers Provide Additional Stability While Making Patient Transfers Multi-Position Chair Provides Upright To Full Prone Positioning Seat Tilts Slightly To The Back To Reduce Sliding Full Padded Seat With Removable Toileting Panel Extra-Wide 20” Width Between Arms Removable Center Seat For Shower and Toileting Heavy-Duty 5” Total Locking Casters (Locks Axle And Rotation) Ideal For Bathing Or Toileting Fold Down Arms Facilitate Transfers May Be Used With The Optional Universal Transfer Sheet (BreaksAway In Two Sections) Easily Removes From Underneath Patients Body Patent Pending Internal Width: 20" External Width: 27" (Outriggers Up) External Width: 36" (Outriggers Down) Seat Height: 25.25" (Front Section) Seat Height: 25.75" (Back Section) Seat Depth: 18" Frame Depth: 46" (Upright) Frame Depth: 65.5" (Extended Flat) Leg Extension Length: 14.5" Legrest Extension Width: 18" Back Height: 28" Back Width: 20"