Safe Patient Handling 2020

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Across
  1. 2. when possible always approach the paitent from the _____.(16)
  2. 3. safe _______ load of the lift is 500lb.(42)
  3. 5. A sling with ______ binding is an extra large(11)
  4. 6. in an emergency if you have to immediately stop any powered movement press the _______ button on the control panel(13)
  5. 7. always refer to the label on the sling to make sure of it’s actual safe working ____ (11)
  6. 8. after _______ minutes of inactivity the handset display will go into sleep mode. (14)
  7. 11. the ________ bar should not be lowered onto the patient; if this happens the “anti-crush” system will engage and stop the motor. (14)
  8. 12. there is a _______ second delay when engaging the unit from sleep mode before the unit is ready to use (14)
  9. 14. ________indicator light does not go off after several hours of charging time indicates battery pack needs to be replaced (40)
  10. 15. transferring patients should always done with the chassis legs _______ (22)
  11. 16. The control box emits two audible beeps every ________ seconds or shuts off, when the battery is low(40)
  12. 18. check the _____ button on the on the control box if the handset does not respond(40)
  13. 20. do not allow the patient to hold onto the ______ bar to ensure maximum comfort (16)
Down
  1. 1. All slings are size-coded with different coloured edge ______ (11)
  2. 4. if the lift is inadvertently ________ trying to lift a heavier amount an automatic “cut out” function prevents the lift from raising the excess of a safe working load (14)
  3. 6. patients with ______ can be lifted but the legs should be supported to prevent injuries (8)
  4. 9. ______ indicator is found on the handset (14)
  5. 10. Use only ____slings that have been specifically designed for the maxi move(8)
  6. 12. although the manufacturers instructions say one staff may use this it is Blessing’s policy that there always be ______ staff
  7. 13. check that all _____ points of the sling are securely connected before lifting (25)
  8. 17. when a button is released on the ______ powered motion will cease immediately (13)
  9. 19. press the _______ power button in order to operate the lift again after using the stop button(13)
  10. 20. after ____ minutes of inactivity the entire unit will be placed in sleep mode(14)
  11. 21. ensure that the spreader bar is facing away from the patient and the open part is just at or just below shoulder level(18)