How To Use A Hoyer Lift With One Person. To use this lift, the person has to be able to bear some weight. Set a chair by their feet and another by their head.
* make sure the leg loops are under the thighs and crossed to prevent slipping. Roll patient on side away from attendant. Slowly lower the person to the floor, allowing them to lay in the middle of the lift base.
The hoyer lift can be operated efficiently and safely by any person, not only by the medical staff.
Place the sling in the appropriate position and secure the loops to the lift. 2 move the legs of the lift apart with the spreader handle. Examine and stabilize the lift Apart from being used in hospitals, it can also be used at home after the caregiver is correctly instructed.