Skil-Care Lap Top Cushion With Cutouts For Half-Arm Wheelchairs

Features

• Skil-Care Lap Top Cushion With Cutouts For Half-Arm Wheelchairs may be used to control sliding
• Helps the forward-leaning resident maintain an upright sitting posture by providing a support foundation for his/her arms or elbows
• Covered in durable, wipe-clean nylon
• Safely keeps resident in wheelchair

More Information

• Application:
  - Lock wheelchair brakes and rotate footrests to the side of the wheelchair
  - Assist resident into the wheelchair and seat him/her as far back on the seat as possible
  - Position the footrests to the front of the chair and place the residents feet on them
  - Place the Half-Arm Lap Top Cushion between armrest support bars with zippered side facing away from the resident and secure by positioning cutouts
  - If the resident is unable to remove the Lap Top Cushion and ambulate on his/her own, the resident should be released at least every two hours for exercise, toileting, and repositioning
• Cleaning:
  - Lap Top Cushions may be cleaned with a spray-type cleanser and a damp cloth or sponge
  - A mild disinfectant may be used if necessary
  - Do not launder cover
• Important:
  - Lap Top Cushion generally will not be considered a physical restraint if the resident can demonstrate that he/she can remove it at all times
  - Lap Cushion is considered to be a restraint for the resident who cannot remove it
  - Lap Top Cushions are intended only as aids for resident positioning and safety
  - They are not substitutes for proper supervision
  - Residents should be checked frequently and the lap top cushion readjusted if necessary