A Comforting Shift
Single-Patient-Use Air-Assisted Lateral Patient Transfer System
The Liftaem™ Lateral Patient Transfer System is designed to laterally move a patient from one surface to another using a cushion of air to safely move the patient. An example would be moving a patient from the stretcher to the operating table. The Liftaem™ System is uncomplicated and requires minimal skill requirements to operate.
The Liftaem™ System makes the job of every staff member easier and facilitates better health care for every patient. (For more information on Reducing the Risks Associated with Patient Handling, click here.)
- Minimization of injury risk - For the healthcare worker, the advantages of the Liftaem™ System include near elimination of the risk of back and shoulder injury due to lateral patient transfer.
- Saves time - It may take up to six healthcare workers to perform a single lateral patient transfer using traditional methods. It takes time to assemble this lift team, as additional staff members are called away from their duties to assist with the patient transfer. The Liftaem™ System requires only one or two healthcare workers to safely and effectively perform a lateral patient transfer.
- Efficient - One staff member can easily and safely perform a lateral patient transfer of any patient weighing up to 1,000 pounds.
- Easy to Use - The Liftaem™ System does not require long training sessions. Healthcare workers can learn the proper method for using the Liftaem™ System in minutes.
- Minimization of cross-contamination - The single-patient-use Liftaem™ Mat greatly reduces possibility of cross-contamination concerns.
Radiolucent Mattress
The Liftaem™ Mat is radiolucent and artifact-free. The Liftaem™ System can greatly aid in movement to and from frequently visited testing areas, such as radiology, nuclear medicine, CT, and ultrasound. When the patient is moved to these areas the testing can be completed without removing the mattress from under the patient. Sonic welding in place of stitching on the mattress surface makes the Liftaem™ System radio translucent and artifact free.
Liftaem™ Cart
The Liftaem™ System has a fully contained cart with the blower and storage compartment for mattresses. This makes the system quick and easy to use by the healthcare staff. The blower and hose, which are encased within the upper section of the cart, and the storage of disposable mattresses within the lower portion of the cart, make the system easily identifiable and accessible.
General Information
The Liftaem™ System patient handling capacity is rated up to one thousand pounds (1,000) and the mats are available in two sizes: 35 in x 80 in. and 39 in. x 80 in. The Liftaem Mats are Latex Free.
Employee morale may increase as avoidance of manual transfers results in a reduction of back and shoulder injury. Patient comfort and satisfaction may increase as the hospital provides the proper equipment to meet and address the individual needs of the patient.
Similar Products
Improper cleaning and decontamination of reusable products can create a liability for any institution not able to efficiently meet the detailed restrictions on handling care of these devices provided by the manufacturer. The Liftaem™ System involves no laundering restriction, as it is disposable upon patient discharge or soiling. Unlike the self-contained Lifteam™ system, competing reusable products may require separate parts that can be easily misplaced or lost.
Workplace Injuries
The average cost of a back injury related workers comp claim can be $40,000 - $80,000 per employee. The direct employee costs include musculoskeletal injuries, cost of turnover (hire and train replacement employees), over-time and temporary help, days away from work, transition duty days, sick days used, and administrative costs of handling compensation claims. Indirect costs such as employee satisfaction and efficiency must also be taken into account.
For more information on Workplace Injuries, click here.
For more information about which states have addressed No-Manual-Lift legislation, click here.
