Does it take more time to use a mechanical lift to move a patient/resident than to manually transfer the patient/resident?

It is quicker to manually transfer a patient/resident. However, using a mechanical lift is much safer for the caregiver and provides a more comfortable and secure transfer for the patient/resident. The long-term health and wellness of the caregiver will be much greater over the long-term by taking a few extra minutes to lighten the daily burden of work. Much of the extra time to use a mechanical lift is spent in locating and bringing the lift to the bedside. Convenient storage and adequate numbers of mechanical lifts greatly reduce the time required to move a patient/resident and increases staff adherence to the program. Ceiling-mounted lifts address the concern of bringing the lift to the bedside because they are conveniently stored in the patient/resident’s room.