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These are the criteria used by Salina (KS) Regional Medical Center when the hospital evaluated ceiling lift systems.

Criteria for Ceiling Lifts

August 1, 2004

Criteria for Ceiling Lifts

These are the criteria used by Salina (KS) Regional Medical Center when the hospital evaluated ceiling lift systems:

Automatic stop if lift is too high or too low
Emergency stop
Sling base safety latches
Quick release capability
Meets International Organization for Standardizations standards
400- and 800-pound lift units
Slings in small to extra large sizes
Walking slings
Hours of on-site training
H design with exposed mounting leg support (offers most flexibility)