How many CNA's to a hoyer lift?

SoldierNurse22, BSN, RN · Dec 29, 2013

It was always 2 minimum for us as well--no excuses or exceptions.

erinberrin, CNA · Dec 29, 2013

You know that is what I thought. I have been in healthcare as a c.n.a for not quite 2 years and to be honest I'm horrified at some homecare agencies..I'm trying to find my fit but...some things..leave me wondering and honestly if the same rules that apply to facilities apply to homecare or do they get like a "special pass"..than everyone else..

pookyp, LPN · Dec 29, 2013

2 minimum.

MsKris_CarolinaGirl · Dec 30, 2013

At least 2 the larger the patient the more people required.

krisiepoo · Dec 30, 2013

No, they do not have the same standards, homecare has to be different, just by definition. You can't have 2 home health aides in a home everytime someone needs to transfer. i used to manage HHAs and they were required to use a hoyer (and other lifting devices) alone. I've used a hoyer alone in the home with patients.

If you have specific concerns regarding OSHA and HHA, I can guarantee your agency can provide you a copy

erinberrin, CNA · Dec 30, 2013

i'm sure the department of health could. Simple question but thank you for your opinion;)

erinberrin, CNA · Dec 30, 2013

What is the reason for two people to a hoyer? lol..yea enough said. Doesn't matter where they are being lifted.

SoldierNurse22, BSN, RN · Dec 30, 2013

https://allnurses.com/cna-ma-nursing/two-people-hoyer-479256.html

You need to find your company's policy on Hoyer lifts as well as OSHA recommendations/guidelines. That's your responsibility as a caregiver to ensure both the patient's safety and your own.

erinberrin, CNA · Dec 30, 2013

This has been they first hoyer lift I have had in homecare. it seems as though homecare in some area's due to the situation is not well..it takes two seconds to have a 2 people on a lift. Then one can leave. Easy..

Hellen84 · Dec 31, 2013

Depends on the facility. Usually there is a minimum of two people.