Patient transfer-treatment centers (PTTCs) as a line of safe patient handling (SPH) devices for multi-service bedridden and low-mobility patients by a single caregiver

A mechanized two-seat patient service system for transporting and servicing bedridden and low-mobility patients, the system comprising:

• a top unit as an assembly comprising a frame;
• a drive;
• a first seat configured to support the bedridden or low-mobility patient and removably connected to the drive;
• and
• a second replaceable service seat configured to support the first seat and removably connected to the frame of the top unit;
• the top unit being removably connected to the first seat and the second seat and configured to removably connect to a plurality of different stationary or mobile bases via removable connecting elements to generate a plurality of service assemblies;
• wherein the first seat is configured to support the patient in all mechanized operations, is configured for removable connection to links of the drive and is vertically movable by activating the drive,
• wherein the first seat is configured to be lifted to disconnect from the second seat and lowered to rest the first seat onto the second seat,
• the plurality of bases having different configurations and each of which is configured to be removably connected to the top unit at a different time by connecting elements, the system having a plurality of service assembly configurations in each of which the top unit is connected to a respective one of the bases, at least a first one of the bases being mobile for indoor transportation, a second one of the bases being mobile and for outdoor transportation, and a third one of the bases being stationary;
• whereby each service assembly configuration of the top unit when connected to the first mobile base is for indoor services, when connected to the second mobile base is for outdoor services, and the stationary base enables a single caregiver to move the bedridden or low-mobility patient between indoors and outdoors via transfer when the top unit is connected to the stationary base.