1. GOLVO

2. GOLVO Battery Powered Vertical Lift Equipment 440lbs. weight limit
Used for mod to max assist patients
Used for fall recovery
Used for boosting, repositioning, turning
Used for ambulating (with proper slings)
Provides transfers to the toilet, bedside commode, chair, & bed

3. SIMPLE STEPS: (SEATED SLING)
Apply appropriate slings
Attach sling to the bar
Inter-loop leg straps
Hoist patient up
Position patient to desired location
Unhook sling

4. SIMPLE STEPS: (REPO SHEET)
Max inflate bed
Patient must be centered on the sheet
Attach straps to the bar
Hoist patient up
Boost / reposition / turn patient

5. SIMPLE STEPS: (MULTI-STRAPS)
Used for lifting & holding parts of patients body to facilitate examination, care & treatment.
Used for turning sideways
Apply straps under the body part
Attach loops to the sling bar
Hoist patient up

6. SIMPLE STEPS: (AMBULATION SLINGS)
Assess patient’s mobility
Apply appropriate slings
Attach slings to the bar
Use Arm Rest
Patient’s feet must have sufficient contact with the floor
Image of Ambulation with Golvo (sling not currently available)
Examples of Current Slings

7. SLINGS (Single Patient Use then Disposable)
Seated Sling:
MEDIUM
LARGE XL
MULTISTRAPS:
4inches 97350
10inches 97350
REPO SHEET:
White Sheet 20754

8. SLINGS (Laundered Sling):
LAUNDERED = SOILED LINEN BASKET
SEATED SLINGS: ALPHA MODALITY
SMALL lbs.
MEDIUM lbs.
LARGE lbs.
XL lbs
XXL lbs.

9. WALKING SLINGS (LAUNDERED):
Medium Liko lbs.
Large Liko lbs.
XL Liko lbs.
XXL Liko lbs.
SMALL TEM lbs.
MEDIUM TEM lbs.
LARGE TEM lbs.
XL WALKING JACKET lbs.
MEDIUM

10. When To Use Golvo Mod to Max Assist Patients
Repositioning, Turning, Boosting, Transfers (Supine<>Sit ; Bed<>Chair/Commode ; Lateral Bed<>Gurney), Ambulation
Do not use SEATED SLING for patient with spine & hip precautions
Do not use on combative patients

11. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY…
If battery runs out while patient is being lifted, there are emergency features:
Mechanical Emergency lowering
Electrical Shut-off

12. FRIENDLY REMINDERS: (BRAKES & CHARGING)
Brakes are only applied during:
FALL RECOVERY
UNEVEN SURFACES
Red Button:
Pushed IN for Emergency Shut Off
Pull OUT to Charge & Use

13. MORE FRIENDLY REMINDERS:
Charge Golvo when not in use
RED Shut-Off Button must be out when charging
Golvo operates when unplugged
Bar may swing = KEEP an EYE on the BAR!
Notify Unit Manager if Broken
Call Atlas Lift Coach for training and/or assistance ext ; 0700 – days/week

14. Any Questions??
Rebecca Ferrier SPH&M Coordinator Ext UCSF Medical Center (mobile) (office) 0700 – (mobile) 7 Days a Week
ATLAS LIFT COACH