Washington State Steering Committee Safe Patient Handling ...

Vendor Agreements• Work with the vendor and agree to support levels for clinical andfacilities training – Get it in writing!• Warranty Policy – review written vendor policy to clearlyunderstand terms & conditions of warranty• Specialty items (slings, crossbars, etc.) – understand vendorpolicy on use of slings and crossbars from other manufacturers• Work with vendor to estimate cost to budget yearly formaintenance and repairs.• Work with vendor on obtaining cost for yearly serviceagreements after warranty period