SAFE PATIENT HANDLING ASSESSMENT TOOL

Lift Type

Criteria
Non weight bearing Not able to sit/balance on edge of bed Needs repositioning

Contraindications

Sling Criteria *
Use Universal split leg sling if: Poor upper body control Unable to assist. Seizure disorder

Staff
1-2+ Based upon specific criteria

Mechanical Floor Lift Or Ceiling Lift Partial weight bearing in one or both legs Can hold on with one or both hands Cooperative Able to move supine to sit and be able to sit/balance on edge of bed OR is in a supported sitting positiong Abdominal, chest or back surgery (if the area of surgery would be compromised resulting in harm) Spinal or pelvic fracture (if the fracture site would be compromised resulting in harm) Poor skin integrity in area of harness

S 45 100 lbs. M 100 210 lbs. L 210 440 lbs. XL 440 800 lbs. Use - Band Harness if: CAN bear weight continuously

1-2+

Sit/Stand Mechanical Lift

Transfer/Gait Belt

Full weight bearing and able to ambulate with guidance or hands on cueing Partial weight bearing if they can take steps and move feet Only mildmoderately unsteady Cooperative

Abdominal, chest or back surgery (if the area of the surgery would be compromised resulting in harm). Spinal or pelvic fracture (if the fracture site would be comprised resulting in harm). Poor skin integrity in area of belt

None

0-1 + Another to handle medical equipment (W/C, IV or feeding pole, O2, etc.)

Unable to assist with bed mobility Needs repositioning

None

Non-Friction Device Or Turn & Hold Device Full weight bearing bilaterally Steady Or patient < 30 LBS None 01

No Lift Device

* Patient height and weight distribution may indicate need for a larger sling.