Additionally, by using mechanical lifts they may be able to ambulate patients who would not normally ambulate with a transfer belt because it is unsafe. By using a mechanical lift to ambulate a patient, you use the lift to support the patient instead of depending on staff, thus reducing the risk of staff getting hurt and improving the patient's quality of life. 2. The use of mechanical elevators was truly the only effective and cost-effective healthcare service I saw in Country Manner. I was going to mention how they use blue wipes to wash the patients perineal area but the more I think about it I don't think it's effective and economical because now you have to pay for more water, laundry detergent and staff was clothes. Not to mention the use of washing