[toggle title=”Q1: What are the Binder Lift and the Doty Belt? ” state=”closed”]

The Binder Lift and the Doty Belt are patient lifting devices identified by the Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) Committee as potentially reducing MSD injuries associated with lifts off the ground.

[toggle title=”Q2: How long will the field trial for devices be? ” state=”closed”]

Based on past experience with field trials of equipment that is not used on every call, a minimum of two six-week cycles is required to gather sufficient data for review. If necessary, the trial will be extended.

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Equipment Committee members will have access to trial each device for a minimum of six weeks (one cycle) each. The field trial began on January 25, 2023.

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Participation in the field trial is voluntary; however, if an Equipment Committee member suggests a device, we encourage staff to participate and provide feedback. Your feedback is critical in order for the Equipment Committee to make recommendations on these devices.

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Paramedics should follow current protocols for lift assistance, as required.

[toggle title=”Q6: Why is a field trial being conducted before the purchase of the Binder Lift or Doty Belt? ” state=”closed”]

Use and feedback by the end-user in their work environment is an excellent way to gather data on effectiveness of a product or device. A field trial is one way to accomplish this. Toronto Paramedic Services is committed to obtaining meaningful staff feedback prior to field deployment of new equipment, where possible.

[toggle title=”Q7: What happens when the field trial is completed? ” state=”closed”]

Following completion of the trial, the results will be reviewed by the Equipment Committee and a recommendation will be made to Senior Staff.

[toggle title=”Q8: If I have the opportunity to trial one of the devices, how do I provide feedback on the patient lift assist device that I used? ” state=”closed”]

Paramedics who use one of the devices deployed for the field trial are asked to complete an online survey which can be accessed by scanning the QR code, or clicking the link below:
https://s.cotsurvey.chkmkt.com/?e=303803&h=2682CFF219F3FEB&l=en