SECTION 6—USING STANDING, STAND ASSIST, TRANSPORT AND TRANSFER ONE-
PIECE STYLE SLINGS
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SECTION 6—USING STANDING,
STAND ASSIST, TRANSPORT AND
TRANSFER ONE-PIECE STYLE
SLINGS
Positioning the Sling Around the Patient
Standing Sling
WARNING
Individuals that use the Standing Sling MUST be able to support the majority of
their own weight, otherwise injury can occur.
DO NOT use the standing sling in combination with the stand up lift as a transport
device. It is intended to transfer an individual from one resting surface to another
(such as a bed to a wheelchair). Moving a person using the standing sling in
combination with the stand up lift over any distance is not recommended.
DO NOT use any kind of material (such as a plastic back incontinence pad or
seating cushion) between the patient and sling material that may cause the patient
to slide out of the sling during transferring.
Before lifting the patient, make sure the bottom edge of the standing sling is posi-
tioned on the lower back of the patient and the patient's arms are outside the stand-
ing sling.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.1 on page 19.
1. Position the standing sling around the patient's torso just below the shoulder blades
and under the arms. Refer to Detail “A”.
NOTE: Make sure the bottom edge of the sling is on the lower back and the patient's arms are
outside the standing sling.
NOTE: The belt should be towards the patient with the labels at the bottom of the standing sling.
2. Secure the standing sling to the patient by buckling the belt. Refer to Detail “B”.
WARNING
The belt MUST be snug, but comfortable on the patient, otherwise the patient can
slide out of the sling during transfer, possibly causing injury.
3. Adjust the belt for a snug, but comfortable fit. Refer to Detail “C”.
4. Attach the standing sling to the stand up lift. Refer to Attaching the Sling to the Stand
