Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) in Minneapolis has selected Ergolet to introduce a safe patient handling program for patients who need assisted lifting or transfer to bathrooms, beds or wheelchairs. Ergolet, manufactures overhead lifts, sit-to-stand aids and mobile lifts to assist in patient transfers that are safe and comfortable for the patient, with improved safety for hospital staff.
“HCMC is committed to enhancing patient and staff safety through a Safe Patient Handling program and is excited to partner with Ergolet,” said Kathy Wilde, HCMC Chief Nursing Officer. “The equipment and education they provide will help us minimize manual lifting and improveboth patient safety and staffsafety.” The program will include ceiling-based lifting units with in-room overhead tracking, plus portable lifts that will assist HCMC staff as they transfer patients.
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