Belmont Bay Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

sling under the resident, move the mechanical lift under the resident's bed, attach the loops of the sling on the hooks on the lift, recheck to make sure the sling is correctly attached to the hooks so they do not come off, tell the resident to hug themselves so they keep their hands and arms inside the sling, slowly raise the resident, move the lift with the resident to the wheelchair, lower the resident onto the wheelchair.

After being informed of the observation of the position of the mechanical lift legs when R1 was being lifted off the bed, CNA #3 was asked about the position of the mechanical lift legs when raising and lowering a resident. CNA #3 stated that the legs on the lift should be closed when raising and lowering a resident. On 10/29/2025 at approximately 10:16 a.m. an interview was conducted with CNA #2 regarding the procedure when transferring a resident using a mechanical lift from the bed to a wheelchair.

She stated that the sling is checked holes or tears and make sure the lift is working, put the lift under the resident's bed, lock the wheels, put the wheelchair in position and lock the breaks before lifting the resident, attach the loops of the sling to the hooks on the lift, raise the resident, unlock the wheels, move the lift with the resident to the wheelchair, open the legs on the lift to go around the wheelchair and lower the resident into the chair.

After being informed of the observation of the position of the mechanical lift legs when R1 was being lifted off the bed, CNA #2 was asked about the position of the mechanical lift legs when raising and lowering a resident.

CNA #2 stated that the legs on the lift should be closed when raising and lowering a resident. On 10/29/2025 at approximately 10:42 a.m. an interview was conducted with ASM (Administrative staff member) #3, assistant director of nursing, regarding a mechanical lift. ASM #3 stated that he conducted the initial and annual training for mechanical lift operations for all nursing staff.

When about the position of the legs on a mechanical lift, he asked when raising and lowering a resident he stated the legs should be open.

The facility policy Lifting Machine, Using a Mechanical documented in part, Purpose: The purpose of this procedure is to establish the general principles of safe lifting using a mechanical lifting device. It is not a substitute for manufacturer's training instructions. On 10/30/2025 at approximately 8:20 a.m., ASM #1, executive director, ASM #2, director of nursing, and ASM #4, clinical director of operations, were made aware of the above findings. No further information was provided prior to exit.

References:(1) A group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and to maintain balance and posture.

This information was obtained from the website: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cerebralpalsy.html. (2) The symptom of paralysis that mainly affects your legs.

This information was obtained from the website: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/23984-paraplegia. (3) Refers to a group of disorders characterized by a limited mental capacity and difficulty with adaptive behaviors such as managing money, schedules and routines, or social interactions.

This information was obtained from the website: https://www.report.nih.gov/NIHfactsheets/ViewFactSheet.aspx?csid=100 (4) A patient lift used by caregivers to safely transfer patients. It can be used for lifting patients from the floor or onto a healthcare bed.

The lift also can assist in other surface-to-surface patient transfers, such as moving from a bed to a bath or chair.

This information was obtained from the website: https://transfermaster.com/blog/what-is-a-hoyer-lift/ (5) A supportive fabric seat used with a mechanical lift to help safely move a person who cannot stand or bear weight on their own.

The sling wraps under and around the individual and attaches to the lift (hydraulic, manual, or electric), which then raises or lowers them into a new position.

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