Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting market research to identify potential sources that can provide name brand or equal additional Ez Way smart stand with scale/S500PS1-03 floor-based patient lifts and charger assembly to replace current Ez Way lifts that are at end of life, to be used for patient care throughout the facility. The lifts must meet certain salient characteristics, including holding at least 500 pounds, being motorized, including a scale that functions up to its full capacity, and having adjustable and removable foot plate.
Some of the key requirements include:
• Holding at least 500 pounds
• Being motorized
• Including a scale that functions up to its full capacity
• Including a charger and two batteries to allow battery replacement whenever necessary
• Fitting through a 39” door at its narrowest setting
• Having adjustable and removable foot plate
• Having adjustable legs able to be widened and narrowed
• Including a bag attached to the lift to hold slings
• Having three methods to control the unit, thumb switches, front panel switches, and hand control
• Including automatic shut off after 20 minutes of non-use
• Meeting VHA Directive 1611, Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Program