How To Use A Hoyer Lift With One Person To Transfer A Patient
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ส.ค. 2019
- Caregivers may need to transport a patient using a Hoyer lift at home or in the hospital. In this video, NancyTheNP explains how to use a Hoyer lift safely and transport a patient from bed to wheelchair. Most caregivers meet common Hoyer lift problems. While there are many ways to use a Hoyer lift with a full-body sling, you can choose your main purpose including toileting, leisure, or comfort. Of course, it's important for patients to go from their wheelchair to bed and visa versa. Watch how one person can use a Hoyer lift at home. Anyone can learn how to safely lift a patient using a Hoyer lift.
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I work in an assisted living home as a receptionist, but I was curious as to how the Hoyers work. Caregivers do some amazing work!
Yes they do!!
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Thank you for caring. Happy holidays
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Your welcome. Thank you for your service as well happy holidays
I’m a caregiver and about to use a hoyer lift for the first time in five years! Thanks for the refresher. My client has an electronic one, which is so nice!
Yes! Definitely easier on the back unless noisy like this one, lol. Please subscribe to my channel friend!
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Thank you for posting this video my friend has Parkinson's he wants to go home to finish out the last days of his life!
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Every nursing home and assisted living needs these. This was a god send when my resident came with one.
Hi Ashley, I agree! Sure saves a caregiver's back!
I'm a caregiver and I haven't used a hoyer in years! Thanks for the refresher....I really appreciate these videos.❤❤
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Thank you. You're the only one that showed that turning that nob counterclock wise lowered it. Mine was all the way up and I couldn't quite figure out how to lower it. Cheers!
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Very helpful. I’m a caregiver for a family member under hospice care. We just got a Hoyer lift and some instruction from the nurse. So I am immersing myself in video instruction so I am more familiar with the overall process - hopefully more comfortable with the task. This video was well done - good information.
So glad I was able to make you feel proficient. 😌
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This video made me cry😢. I was mommy's caregiver until she left this world. She was petrified when it came to the hoyer lift. But, as you said, when you gently explain in a reassuring way what you're going to do, everything works out! I was alone with mommy and actually used the lift to elevate her which helped when changing her bedding. One day as I was getting mommy's sheets she was making funny faces and swinging in the lift🤣😂. I said, Mommy you're not afraid anymore huh! I then grabbed my phone and took a photo. I treasure that pic now☹. Mommy has been gone since 2017. I miss her terribly😢. Your video is EXCELLENT and extremely informative! I did EVERYTHING exactly as YOU did! Thank you for helping people. God Bless You!❤❤🙏🙏🙏
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God bless you Nancy! We just got a lift for my dad who has Parkinsons and just got COVID. He is so weak and can't get up on his own now because of the COVID. I learned more from your video in 8 minutes than I did from the manual and 20 minute manufacturer video. I'm so grateful I liked and subscribed to your channel.
Hi Tahanee, so glad I could help you! Keep me posted on what you need in videos!
How is your dad doing now?
Me watching this because I was poorly trained and need to get residents up in the morning 😅
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Same here sis😀😀
Same sis same 😂
Same here as well 🤦 i work nights and at my last job we didnt have to get people up but this new job requires it and im so lost because i dont see none of the lifts that we use on any of these videos
Literally 😂😂😂
Thank you so much for this. I am a new caregiver to my bed bound fiance. I am alone most times. This is awesome. The guy who delivered the Hoyer said to just watch youtube to see how this works. Lol gee thanks. Haha anyways great job! I subscribed to your channel. 😊
So glad to help you and thanks for subscribing! Can I ask where you are from?!
I am in SE Michigan. Near Ohio.
@@jenniferlivinlaughinlovin3205 thanks, just checking where my audience is from! 😄
Delivery person said exact same thing to me.
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Thank you for this video. My 52 year old mom hasn’t been home since June 23rd. She is wheelchair-bound (for now). She will be coming home from the hospital between tomorrow and Friday with palliative care and we have been supplied a manual hoyer lift similar to that one. No one has instructed me on its use yet. It has a 450 lb weight capacity. My mom is 5’9” and 325 lbs. I will be using this often, as she has many appointments and is on hemodialysis.
Alyssa
Hi Alyssa, I so glad to hear your mom is coming home. It would be better to have 2 people instead of one to transfer her by hoyer to avoid an accident....at least til you feel really proficient. Remember to practice self care and plze subscribe to my channel Caregiver Success! ❤
Do you still need a electric transfer lift? We are factory producing this. The price is 750USD. Do you still need it？
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Yes, I am in desperate need of one because I am doing this all alone...
@@P2PMillionaire You can get one and it's easy working and good use. You can contact me from my TH-cam Channel.
Curious, did your medical Insurance cover the cost for this equipment.
I work as a direct support professional, I take care of a lot of different people with intellectual disabilities in their homes. I'm here to brush up a bit to better help my people in power chairs. Thank you for the video.
I actually had to get lifted by this as part of my training, I was not a fan, I don't like being touched or man handled personally so I always talk through the procedure and if my people are verbal I make sure to ask before touching.
Hi Kaity, thanks for commenting. It is very important to have the person you are lifting be aware of what is happening...even if you are not sure he/she can hear you or understands. Using a calm voice goes a long way to alleviate fears and get better cooperation. I will be doing a video on using a walker and a cane. I do have one on using a wheelchair to transfer out of bed. Please subscribe and pass it on... I'm trying to help all of us move in the right direction as we age together and take care of others!
GOD Bless! Nancy the NP
Hi Kaity R, I know it's been over a year since you posted this comment. I wanted to mention that even if your patient is nonverbal or deaf they can still sense if you are speaking to them. It's good to describe what you are doing just as you would with a patient who is verbal and has hearing. There was a man who was in a vegetative state but came out of it. He said he appreciated when staff would talk to him as if he were any other person. Although he could not respond he really enjoyed when people spoke to him or knocked and said hello before moving him or bathing him.
Thank you. I take care of my double amputee dad alone and this video is very helpful.
I am so glad to help, check out my latest video on Caregiver success on UTIs
I work for a DME company and this is a great instructional video on how to use a Hoyer Lift. Liked and subscribed. 🙂👍
Thanks David, can we talk...got some ideas? If you are ok with that, please email me at nancythenp@gmail.com so i can reach out
Need to make sure the Hoyer wheels are in LOCKED position BEFORE pumping Hoyer/patient into upright position. Same when lowering into bed or chair.
Yes, of course it needs to be locked. I demonstrated that. Thanks from Nancy the NP
My occupation is caregiver too glad fine this on youtube very helpful too
Julia is beautiful! The video definitely helped me. I’m in a Nursing assistant program and will be practicing on doing the Hoyer lift tomorrow and needed to see someone do it.
Hi, do you mean Nancy the NP, lol? Good luck with the Hoyer tomorrow. Where are you from?
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I’m an Occupational Therapy student and I’m watching this video because I have a competency exam in transfers as well and this is one of them 😂
This was a great demonstration. Thank you.
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Thank you! Great instructions.
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You are awesome !! Your presentation was very good. I was afraid of using on my patient . But you made it so easy. Thank you 😊
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This is the most helpful video ive come across. Thank you so much
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Thank you for the time and effort to make this.
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Thank you for posting this
You are welcome I'm so glad this video helped many people please subscribe to my channel?! Take care of yourself Nancy the NP
Thank you !! Very helpful ❤
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Thank you for doing this!
I am glad it helped you. Please subscribe to my channel! thanks! Nancy the NP
I am glad I helped!
I just brought my mother in law home today after she lost her only good foot and needed to figure out the lift. You rock! I'll subscribe now
@@plumbqnearly2292 No! you rocks you are a caring person! Let me know what help you need! My email is Nancythenp@gmail.com
Thank you!
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You NEED to do a video on how to lift a person that's fallen on the floor. I got one of these specifically for that reason. My son-in-law and I both could not get my wife up from having fallen down. I finally had the need to use the lift for that very reason and I'm here to tell you, it's quite a different procedure than picking a person up from the bed or a chair.
Hi there. The hoyer lift is not meant to lift people off the floor, It is only for safe transfers from bed to chair and back. If a person falls on the floor, you need to call 911 and let the e m t's and police help pick the person up. Then, the person needs to be a valley waited after the fall. I hope this helps you understand the use of a hoyer lift. Take care, and please subscribe!
@@caregiversuccessbynancythe4597 actually, after I wrote this, I found three videos giving instructions on how to lift from the floor from three different lift manufacturers, including Hoyer. When my wife falls, it’s not a hard fall, it’s more of a slide off the bed or a slip off the toilet. EMTs and police are not necessary, she just needs help getting back up. Incidentally, we did do the lift correctly, according to the instructional videos; I guess I’m smarter than I look.
You are smart!
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Thanks for posting and sharing. Very clear explanation, and makes me wish I had one RIGHT NOW (just about to get Mom out of bed)! I live in CT.
Hi! . I live in CT. Email me at nancythenp@gmail.com and lets connect! ❣️
Good ! Thank you. Very important👍
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If you're transferring the patient without another person on stand by, I suggest moving the wheelchair closer to the patient's bedside.
Hi there. The reason the wheelchair is across the room is so I could use a wall to support the back of it so that one person could leverage the sling into the chair without it tipping.
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@@caregiversuccessbynancythe4597 All good. Open dialogue is always appreciated for the expansion of learning the best practices for managing patient care. Thx again for providing content for others. Have a nice weekend.
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Thanks alot great video 💜
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So happy for this video. You taught me how to finally move my mother! It was easier than I thought! Thanks so very much ❤️❤️❤️😊!!
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thankyou for this.
My pleasure! Sorry for the delay!
So very helpful💕
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I’m planning to share this with my co workers and patients. My 76yr old mom is able to manage the Hoyer Lift with minor help thanks to your video 🙏
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Thank u. This video helped me decide to buy a hoyer lift today. Thank you!
Wonderful....this is an older version so get one that is electric!
@@caregiversuccessbynancythe4597 I bought one that is not electric but it has an option to add an electric device. I think I will.
@@DrSagaciousone sounds like a plan! I hope you subscribed to my channel?...
Great educational video. I suggest bringing the wheelchair to the patient in the hoyer lift once she is away from the bed rather than moving the Patient in the hoyer lift across the room. The less you have to push a patient in a hoyer lift, the safer the transfer.
Thank you for your comment. The reason the wheelchair is across the room is because the transfer was done with one person assist. By propping the wheelchair against the wall, it eliminated the need for another other person to hold the wheelchair from tipping. Best case scenario is having another pwrson to assist you.
Thank you so much for the video i just started using it today with my new live in client was very worried that i will drop him but it so user friendly
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Thanks. I will receive one for my dad who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. This video was very helpful.
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Thank you for posting this. My husband had a stroke but was walking short distances until a recent illness and a hospital stay. He's in a rehab facility to hopefully become mobile again. I had no idea how to care for him if he couldn't walk but now I have options.
Hi Susan, I am sorry to hear about your husband... I know you have a long journey ahead but I'm here to support you. Please check my other videos for turning positioning Hair washing and self care for you! If you have more questions you can email me nancythenp@gmail.com. God bless you!
We are factory supply offering transfer list. Do you still loook for. Susan?
Thanks
You are welcome.
I hope it helps! Nancy the NP
Thanks .. ma'am
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This is amazing
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Really good instructions. Thank you!😊
Sling was upside down, label and inner support straps face down(minor point) Everything else good.
thanks for that!
yup that's the first thing I noticed... the straps go to the back.
Me too! I care fof my mother and they should have checked this video before uploading it SMH
@@ServantofJesusChrist a relatively minor point, stilla good upload in my opinion.
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My dad was in a terrible car accident was on Ventilator a month and a half now on a trait. This helped a lot thanks❤
I am sorry you went through so much. Caregiving is not a picnic. I am glad to help you. Let me know what else you need. Oh, and please subscribe??
@@caregiversuccessbynancythe4597 thanks can you show me a easy way to change him
@Tarria Hatcher I did a video on changing bed linens with someone in it. The only difference is you need to put down a towel for cleaning, turning him to the side washing one area and pulling everything wet or dirty through to the other side as you put on a new undergarment . Does that help? Check out that video mentioned above.
@@caregiversuccessbynancythe4597 like changing the diaper. It be really hard for me
Thank you first i seen how its used
I'm glad to help Veronica! Please subscribe, and Happy New Year! 😊
@@caregiversuccessbynancythe4597 thanks. Just started doing caregiver job 3months now trying to learn more from your channel
Nurse are blessing
Nurse you put the sling outside in. The black strip in the middle of the sling pad should be outside so you can hold the patient or resident in the middle of the chair.
Thanks for that. I have been corrected. Otherwise I hope you like the video and subscribe to my channel!
Thanks for this Nancy!! I have a few questions.......I just got my Hoyer lift for my wife, and it also has Chains. What are the chains for?? And the sling I got is a Commode full body sling, there are Color coded loops on the sling, why are they color coded? So I am guessing I won't need the chains, but just wondered what they are for again? So I will put the Loops of the sling on those hooks like you are doing, correct? Any other help would be Appreciated!! Thanks in advance! Also, I have carpet in the bedroom where I will be using this, but it's matted down and old. Will I have problems pushing the lift with carpet? I only have to push the lift about 4-5 feet each time I use it, back and forth. Thanks again.
Hi JPC, can we whats app together? I would like to work it with you. I am in USA, EST... or email me at Nancythenp@gmail.com so we can set this up?
Hands down the most easiest tutorial wow
Well thanks, glad I could help! Please subscribe!
Thank you Nancy. I wonder if you could demonstrate putting a patient on the toilet with similar sling with commode cut out. I have ALS and my wife is well versed with our lift. The problem we have is i'm always slightly reclined in my sling and can't get positioned on the toilet properly.
Hi Richard, basically it is the same process as putting someone in a chair, but you would need a bigger space to maneuver the Hoyer lift. Also, the sling would have to be placed just so that the hole is in the right position to avoid soiling.If you would like to call me at 844-40-NANCY we could discuss further? Take care, Nancy the NP
Get one of those commode or shower chair with wheels for better positioning . Place it next to the bed. Have her Hoyer lift you from the bed to the commode, then she can wheel you to the toilet. She can place it on top of the toilet.
I know this is old but others may see this, it sounds like your reclined position may be from the sling straps adjustments. Try making the leg straps longer and or the upper body straps shorter to put you in a more upright position when lifted.
i do understand i now how to do use it
Yay!
It's also a good idea to crisscross the bottom slings between her legs before hooking them up for added safety.
Thank you for your comment. This particular sling doesn't have the criss cross mechanism like many of the newer ones. Oh, and please subscribe to my channel?
This brand looks much durable than the other video i looked at that had plastic support ties . This looks like a fabric. Though how do you get the sling out from under you while in the wheelchair ?
Hi there! You DO NOT remove the sling. It remains under the person so you can eventually transfer him/her back to bed. First, it is difficult to remove without causing skin shearing and second, it is nearly impossible to get the sling back under the person properly so that there are no wrinkles or unevenness, so leave the sling under the person. Please subscribe to my channel Caregiver Success!😀
When you said you reverse when you put them back in bed. Do you put the same color loops where you did when you picked your assitant up or do you mean you change where you put the blue and purple at?
Yes, use the same color loops as you started with. Please subscribe???
This patient is too helpful 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Ok, ok, I know. But you get the jist, my friend.
@@caregiversuccessbynancythe4597 I absolutely do I wish you did one with someone less co-operative or heavier
Good morning. Thanks for the video. Did you said wash your hands wih soapy & water and a little hot water rinse... why would anyone rinse in hot water?
Okay, as warm as you can stand it! good morning to you!😀
What size was the sling? Small, medium or large? Thanks
It depends on the size of the person. The supply company would get you the right size sling based on their weight. Hope this helps! Plze subscribe to my TH-cam channel Caregiver Success for more informative videos about caregiving!
The medical supply company sent me a medium sling with the hoyer lift and ut was all charged to Medicaid. Problem is I needed a small sling and instead of letting me know they didn't have one, they sent the wrong one. Now I have to pay out of pocket for a small sling....after I locate where to purchase it!
Electric hoyer are much more safe and easier to use than the old school crank style.
Oh I so agree!! But this lift was already in the home and the family had already purchased it and knew how to use it.
Would this be safe for someone with skin breakdown in the scrotal area?
If the person is wearing a dressing to protect the skin breakdowns the transfer should be safe, especially since the sling prevents shearing.
Fantastic and informative video. I've used a hoyer to transfer many patients. The only thing I noticed is the sling was reversed where the handles weren't accessible..thanks so much for this video. I picked up many tips!!
Well, thanks! I hope you subscribed. Yes, I found that out about the sling from other viewers too. Sorry about that.
How do you decide which color strap to use? My brother is small about 95lbs. He doesn't bend at all because of total spinal fusion. So he is a bit scared of the lift but my back needs the lift
Hi there! The color straps that is closest to the sling would make it a tighter fit and easier for a lightweight person. You don't want the sling to be tight under him. It should have a little bit of a hammock effect. Let me know how you did!!❤
When do toy lock the hoyer lift wheels? It appears they were unlocked during both the lift from the bed and the descent to the wheelchair. Also, do the hoyer legs stay open while you complete the transfer?
Hi Kristi, Yes the hoyer lift wheels should be opened and locked as you're cranking the person up off the bed. Then they are unlocked , roll it across the room, open the legs up and you don't have to lock them when you're lowering someone in a wheelchair. Once you're getting ready to lower the hoyer into the wheelchair is the best time to lock it if you can. Hope this helps. 😀
which r the best brands to go for ? i am looking one for my sister
Hello, if you could have a home evaluation with a physical therapist, you would get one that has the right sling and device that works best for the carer. Also, a company called Invacare carries them and may guide you.
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Hi!rolling a client bed supposed to be flat right?it seems the head is raise? Thanks!
Yes, best when the bed is flat or close to it!
My mother is heavy set and is unable to use both legs in a constructive way. Is it possible to use something like this to move her to her wheelchair without hurting her? I've tried transferring her using a strap, or towel around her back but it's incredibly difficult and/or I end up leaving her in pain. She's in a small-ish room on carpet and the only way to do this is to get the wheelchair as close as possible, count to 3, heave-ho, and move her over and vice versa. I'm worried that someday I, or someone else, will end up dropping her and really doing a number on her. Thoughts or suggestions?
Hi J, perhaps the best thing is to get your local home care agency to send out a physical therapist to explore all options unique to you and Mom. You will need a doctor's order. Let me know how you do.
What ate hooks on side of lift used for?
Hi, They are there to apply the loops from the sling
Very good instructions,thanx a lot
Where to buy this device? And how much please?
hi there! Do you live in America?
Caregiver Success by Nancy the NP No
@@SuperMoula ok, so depending on where you live, you would need a doctor prescription and a medical supply company to deliver it. You can get Physical therapy ordered to show you how. Let me know how you make out!
Caregiver Success by Nancy the NP I do live in Egypt
My mother suffers from Al Zahaimar and we have to carry her to take her to the bathroom which become so difficult
My brother is a doctor Cardiologist,so prescription is no problem
Would you please tell me how much?
@@SuperMoula do you have medical insurance for mom? it should be covered under that. You can call moms medical insurance and ask how it is covered. It is called a Hoyer Lift >it can be crank or electric. Your brother will need to use Alzheimers diagnosis and code for inability to walk on the prescription.
The drawback to this is staying on the sling for lift does cause bed sores in my experience. I am dealing with some right now from that method.
I hear you! Make sure there is a gel cushion on the chair. Also important to reposition every 2 hours....back to bed on the side during the day. Check on blood albumin> may need more protein in the diet and make sure to have the person drink a lot of fluids to keep the skin healthy and supple. I did a video on preventing bedsores on my channel Caregiver Success. Plze check it out. Also have a toolbook for you on www.caregiversuccess.com.
My mother has bullous pemphigoid in between thighs. Hoyer sling used in nursing home with criss-cross straps are hurtful. Then she has pressure sores. My sister who has ms at a nursing facility also has bed sores sitting in those slings all day. Any solution such as using better equipped slide board transfers and wider adjustable waist belt transfers?
@@slewmayhew9515 Hi! Sounds like you need Physical Therapy to consider better and safer ways to transfer your mom and sister with two separate issues. A transfer board is great if the person can weight bare and pivot to a wheelchair and not a hoyer lift, of course. If there are buttock decubiti, a transfer board would worsen them. Talk with nursing staff, also the sling I used did not have a criss- cross strap. Hope this helps. 🙂
Wow! I didn't expect to get an immediate response. Nancy, you are a Godsend! During the pandemic the nursing homes are very short staffed and the workers are just barely trained the ones who are not sick and able to care for people. I am just throwing this thought out - what do people do in the third world countries transferring their loves ones who have no access to all these conveniences we have?
@@slewmayhew9515 I’ve been a c5/6 quadriplegic since I was 15. I’m about to hit my 51st birthday and close to 36 years since a diving accident. My advice is to not let the staff leave the sling under a person. It’s only laziness. Make sure they’re sitting in a properly fitted modern chair with a high quality cushion.
Hoyer lift machine always work with 2 assist for safety transfer.
Hello Marie, and thank you for your comment, as well as coming to my channel to visit. As you will see I have many videos that are helpful and practical for the caregiver. As a caregiver in the home , I taught many of my family members how to be independent when they did not have an aide down the hall or a nurse in another room to help them.
Especially during the times of the pandemic I have gotten thousands and thousands of views on this video because people were left alone and had no other way of knowing how to use such a device when there was no one available. Take care, Nancy the NP
I was doing that wrong all this time lollol but still works the way I do it lol
ok, just continue to be careful....and PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!!
@@caregiversuccessbynancythe4597 I watch someone from a nursing home do it and that's what I thought, was the right way. Now I know, thank you!
I'm about to have to use a hoyer lift as the patient for a few weeks post-surgery, but I won't be able to lay on my side or anything but my back at all the first week, nor will I be able to sit up independently. I am a full-time wheelchair user as it is, and I don't have much core strength, but I'm also autistic, and I don't think I would handle going to a care facility after surgery well, so I'm trying to prepare to be able to tell me aide and friends and family who are coming by when my aide isn't here how to help me. How do you get on the sling if you're not allowed to roll off your back onto your side yet or doing so is very painful?
Just to add, I'm my surgeon's first patient in a wheelchair.
Hi Ezekiel, that may be painful since the sling is just that...it bends like a hammock. Are you being evaluated by a physical therapist? They would be your best bet! Let me know if you need any other help and please subscribe!
I’m comfortable with a second person with me I had some form of training today with hoyer lift
That's great if you have a second person. There were a lot of times people do not have a second person... which is why I did the video. 😀
@@caregiversuccessbynancythe4597 nice I’m Just starting nursing and PT Was showing us and demonstrated for us so which was cool
I can’t get my Dad seated on the wheelchair without tilting his chair or leaving him slouched. Any advice?
Hi Lew, as you are lowering your Dad down into the wheelchair, which needs to be locked in place, pull up on the back of the sling. It takes some practice to do both at once but you will get the hang of it. Also, consider putting the chair against a wall to stabilize it in place but be careful not to hit your Dad's head as you lower the sling down. Let me know if you have any other questions at nancythenp@gmail.com
If your sling has straps.. pull him in to position before lowing his into the chair.. It'll help if you had someone to pull him back while you lower him into the chair. Then once he is in.. sometimes you can grab the back of the patients pants to tug them up a little. It works for me. My mom has the same issue.
Is there a service in medicare that I can get one of these?
Hi Michael. Yes, with a prescription from a clinician, a hoyer lift is covered under Medicare Part B.
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How are you using a hoyer lift alone? Legally its 2 ppl for any kind of lift . Is this only canada?
Hey there! I worked in the home, and a caregiver works alone most of the time. You have to feel safe, otherwise, do not do it! Please subscribe. 😊
How can I make this work with carpeted flooring?
hmmm, that's a tough one! It is cleaner for a homebound person to have linoleum or wood floors anyway. Plus the wheels could get stuck in the carpet, and that could be dangerous. Plze subscribe and check out the ebook i made for you. 💟
My husband is a double amputee, post stroke w/ no mobility at all. He cannot turn, sit up, or move his body in bed. He has a caregiver 24/7. We just ordered a Hoyer lift which will be here this week. With no help on my husband’s part, will a caregiver be able to get him hooked up and moved to a wheelchair? Or should we expect that it will require two people? Thanks.
OK so he has no mobility or ability to help you. It may require another person the 1st time at least to help you feel secure with the transfer to a wheelchair. Do you have physical therapy coming to your home? Feel free to email me at Nancy the NP@ gmail.com so we can carry on this conversation.
Hi AC. If you can be present for the first run to help the aide, it would be good. To play it safe, you should be there for extra support. A Hoyer is supposed to be used for a one-person transfer but he needs to be safe and the aide needs to feel secure doing it. If necessary, a visiting nurse or physical therapist may need to help? Let me know if you have more questions at nancythenp@gmail.com.
You’ll have to ask the caregiver that yourself. Some caregivers can some dont or wont do it without help. Its gonna depend on the caregiver’s ability plus how heavy the patient is. Eg: I know plenty of female caregivers who hates lifting and using manual hoyer lift especially on heavy patients.
I wonder how to use this for potty transfer without making a mess and how to get the cover out from under them once in the wheelchair
There is a sling you can buy that has a hole in it for pottying... Check with your vendor and let me know how it goes lol
Can you help I don't know but I have noticed that last time I use the lift it started going down by itself
Hi from Nancy the NP. It may need a new hydraulic piece. Can you have the company you bought it from come take a look?
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What if the bedroom is carpeted? Can the lift still roll and maintain stability?
Carpeting is a problem... The wheels don't move as well and the lift can actually tip over. If you were caring for somebody that requires equipment like this it's best to remove the carpet and have some kind of wood flooring. This way it's easier for cleanup and for other needs as a person progresses through their stages of illness. Please let me know if there's any other questions you have, and thanks for reaching out. Nancy the NP
The tag on the sling goes on the outside.
Thanks, yes, we realized that, but the sling still worked!
This is a good video, but this process looks different when the person is severely contracted, unable to assist and heavy. It's not a best practice to operate a hoyer alone.
Hi there, I see I did not answer you. 🙃. Yes, it is more difficult if someone is contracted for sure, and you certainly need to use good judgment if you feel you need more than one person to help using a lift. The concern is when you are alone like we were during COVID and had to be safe and effective so that the person would not stay in bed, get pneumonia, bed sores, and further contractures.
I get frustrated with how long it takes to use a hoyer by myself. Any tips?
Put on some calming music for you and your loved one, take a breath, and make it part of your daily time together!❤
Should show close up when hooking up the loop in.
Yes, that would have been good. Just be sure to use the same color loop on all 4 sides!!😀
I don’t know in other states but in New Jersey by the law you need two person to use hoyer lift
Hi Elena, thank you for your comment. What you are saying may be true, but the caregiver all over the world was left alone during Covid with finding any way to care for a loved one who needed transport. Aides were not going to homes leaving the children to figure out how to use a Hoyer device safely themselves. Staff was minimized since they were getting sick...we as caregivers need to be resourceful and resilient everyday, especially during a pandemic. Also, I was a house calls clinician and most of the time there was only one caregiver in the home, so is it unlawful to teach someone about safe transfer? Without the Hoyer, bedsores, pneumonia, contractures, and other medical problems would ensue causing unnecessary hospitalization. I have gotten more than 73K views showing how much the need was. Take care and Happy New Year 😊
@@caregiversuccessbynancythe4597 Thanks for this. You mentioned contracture. My m9m has the beginnings of this after coming home from nursing home after a hip fracture. Do you have any advice on the best way to help her with this....
We need to see a very heavy person having taken a fall, lying on the floor hurting, not able to move much himself. We need to see how you get that sling under him & attached to the lift
Hi there! First, someone that is hurt needs a 911 call so that he/she can be assessed for injuries before moving.
Secondly, the hoyer does not have that use and is not made to pick people up from the floor. It is only for transporting from bed to chair and back.
If you have a heavy person , make sure the lift and the sling are appropriate for the size of the person to prevent any injury. Hope this helps, and God Bless! Please subscribe to my channel!
i work in a home where mom refuses to use the hoyer lift..i suggested a hoyer lift so i can use it...all mom cares about is how the bedroom looks fancy bed..i suggested to mom to get a bed that moves up and down...she got one now it is broke so she went back to a different bed that is nothing but a pain in the neck..the person i take care of is close to 100lbs dead weight and now mom expects me to use a wedge in the bed to pull kid up on ...that kid is so heavy and i am not going to injure myself doing it..again this morning i suggested getting using the hoyer lift that way i can easily move the kid up onto the wedge..mom said we are not using the hoyer lift..they have one it is in the garage but she flat out refuses to use it..might be easy for her to put kid on wedge when she has a husband to help her...i am by myself at night working 3rd shift while they sleep....a hoyer would help me tremendously...i am not taking chances of hurting/injuring my back to pull a 100lb kid up in bed on a wedge...injuring my back doing so when it could be prevented...
trying to pull 100lbs of dead weight up in bed and propped up on a wedge is not easy especially when the bed is low in the first place...i have worked for this family for 10 years..i am about ready to start looking for another job..they have a hoyer i could use but the mom refuses to get it out and use it..she not even thinking about me...well i have to think about myself and i am not going to injure my back trying to pull this 100lb dead weight person up in bed...
i used to work in nursing home and we used hoyers all the time..i also worked for another family in home care and they used a hoyer lift and it works great...all i have to say is cnas home caregivers..take care of yourself...noone else is going to...refuse to do anywork that is beyond your scope even lifting people that are too heavy....take care of yourself
Hello, I hear your frustration... Using the lift would be easy. Could you have a visiting nurse support you by coming in and talking with the family about the use of the hoyer lift? What are the barriers? Is it because the kid is afraid? The parents are afraid? They're not going to want to lose you after ten years of you being there. Just for kicks tell him you'd like to try it and see how it goes.... Let me know what else I can do to support you.🙂
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How come the sling did not get threaded through the legs?
Hi there. The sling we used was a different kind. Hope this helps you!
How do I use the lift when the person is on the floor
Sorry, I do not understand...why is the person on the floor?
Every time my mom and I put her husband into the hoyerlift hes always seems to be laying down instead of sitting up, not sure what we're doing wrong??
Hi there! Make sure when you position the lift under him, his head is not lying on the sling. This way, he will be more upright.
We used to have lift in storage but then one of the farmers completely ran all over our storage building with the lift in there and they threw it in a dump pile, so rude... now we don’t have one but I really need something different to transfer my grandma... she can barely stand with help... I’ve been using a gait belt under her rear to help her stand but has she’s gotten weaker and it’s gotten harder for me... my fingers are starting to ache and my wrists pop all the time now. And I’m 24... I need to find another way to save my hands because I am an artist... I wear work gloves when transferring but doesn’t help much
wow, it's sounds like you need another hoyer lift, lol. Maybe a physical therapist to evaluate your grandmother's mobility would be good. They can determine what she needs to transfer. Can you get your HCP to order one?
How much is it? How can I get it?
Hello, where do you live?
go to invacare.com and put your country in the locator. Find a distributor near you. You will need a doctor rx.
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How do you remove it once the client is in their wheelchair
Hi there! You actually leave the sling on the wheelchair So you can reverse the process when it's time to put the person to bed.
Never Never ever transfer without two people!!!!!!
Never!!!!!
Hi there! If you have worked with caregivers in the home, and most of the time there is only one, you teach safe transfer using a Hoyer lift with one person assist. Add a pandemic and now you are alone with no help and a device you do not know how to use or how to use when you are without help. Safety is key and it can be done, so never say never. lol 😀
@@caregiversuccessbynancythe4597 unless your in a assisted living place. Also wipe down device after using.
@@caregiversuccessbynancythe4597 OMG the lady doing the demonstration put the sling underneath the patient with the tag on tje sling and uncomfortable black strip of bulging material face up! Wow!
@@ServantofJesusChrist Yes, I realized that after it was pointed out to me by others.
Why is the w/c so far away? Seems dangerous. Also I didn't see you check the locks on the chair.
Hi there! Since I was using the hoyer with one person, I used the wall to stabilize the wheelchair as I was lowering the person and holding the back of the sling from the front. We become resourceful and remain safe when working alone. Yes, I did lock the chair both when raising and lowering the hoyer. Thanks for watching and take care!