Hoyer lift policies

[Michell54]

I work in an clinic for infectious disease. Recently they cut our staff and I am the only MA working for my doctor. My supervisor and quality control manager have trained me on the use of the Hoyer. They told me I should use the Hoyer all by myself when transferring a patient. It's one of those power deals with an pull off controller. I have always been told that 2 people minimum should use the Hoyer to maximize safety. Now I'm told this is not the case. I am not comfortable using the Hoyer by myself. My doctor is definitely concerned and is insisting we need 2 people for his patients. Now we are having a power struggle between the doctor and supervisor. Does anyone have anymore if there are guidelines through osha or some other entity stating that use of a Hoyer alone is ok? Any comments welcome. I've searched and can't find anything on 1 or 2 people to operate. Please help me!

[Missingyou, CNA]

In my LTC facility it is required to have 2 people when using a hoyer.

Not sure if it's a facility preference or a state requirement...however, after a resident fell from the hoyer we were told by management and a state surveyor that the manufacturor recommendations MUST be followed, including making sure the "legs" of the hoyer are open at all times while patient is in it.

My point is, see if you can see what the manufactor recommends when it comes to how many people needed to operate it.

When push comes to shove, I'd go with what the doctor directs me to do.

[Wastelander86]

In a facility it's required that 2 people operate the Hoyer if you're in someone's home it different....contact the osbudman (cant spell) qnd ler them lnow whats going on that facility could be sued and your license could be at risk if some one is injured

[Pudding212]

When I worked in a LTC, it was required to have two people to use a hoyer.