A Hoyer Lift is a lifting device that allows patients in hospitals, nursing homes and those receiving home health care, to be transferred between a bed and a chair or other similar resting places, using hydraulic power.

Hoyer lifts come in different sizes and shapes, and each one comes with a manual that designates weight capacity and guidelines for correct use.

In order to know and understand how the Hoyer patient lift will feel with a patient occupying it, you should first practice by placing a helper in it, not the actual patient.

The most important step is to always explain the patient lifting procedure to the patient before attempting to lift them for the first time.

In order to use this Mobility Lift correctly you should use the following instructions:

• Gently roll the patient on their side. Fold the sling underneath them so half of the sling is rolled out and half of the patient sling is folded.

• Roll the patient over to the other side and gently pull the folded portion of the sling out from underneath their body. The sling should now be flat.

• Lay the patient on their back so that the sling is in position underneath them. Then position the patient lift above the patient.

• Pull the leg loops of the sling forward and cross each one. The left loop should attach to the right hook on patient lifts, and the right loops should attach to the left hook. This cradles the patient’s legs and provides a supportive "seat".

• With both loops securely in place on their hooks, slowly lift the patient by pumping the hydraulic steering handle on the patient lift.

• Lift the patient so their bottom is approximately an inch or two off the bed. If you’re using an electric lift, slowly lift the patient by pressing the "lift" button until their bottom is just an inch or two from the bed surface.

• Slowly swing the patient’s feet to the side of the bed so that they are clear of the bed. Keep in mind that the patient should now be facing the lift operator.

• Carefully move the patient to the desired location and slowly release the control valve located on the patient lift to lower the patient.

• Remove the loops from the hooks and roll the patient carefully onto each side as stated in steps #1 and #2 so that you can safely remove the sling.