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A1. The Raizer II Mobile Lifting Chair is a single operator, battery-powered device that is designed to lift an uninjured person from the floor to a sitting or standing position without any physical lifting.

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A2. The device consists of two components: the battery-powered seat module and a backpack for the legs and back of the chair. The total weight of the device is 13kg.

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A3. Based on past experience with other field trails of equipment that is not used on every call, a minimum of two (2) six-week cycles is expected to gather sufficient data for review. The trial will be extended to gather more data if required.

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A4. Initially, the device will be available for use at the various Community Paramedic-Led Clinics. Home visits during clinic hours may result in the need for the device to be used in the response to a non-traumatic lift assist. It is anticipated that the Raizer II Mobile Lifting Chair will be deployed in future Community Paramedicine program initiatives in 2023.

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A5. No. Paramedics in 911 Operations attending emergency calls should follow current protocols for lift assistance as required.

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A6: Following completion of the trial, the results will be reviewed by the Equipment Committee.