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Chapter 3. Safe Patient Handling, Positioning, and Transfers Show Transfers are defined as moving a patient from one flat surface to another, such as from a bed to a stretcher (Perry et al., 2014). Types of hospital transfers include bed to stretcher, bed to wheelchair, wheelchair to chair, and wheelchair to toilet, and vice versa. Patient Transfer from Bed to StretcherA bed to stretcher transfer requires a minimum of three to four people, depending on the size of the patient and the size and strength of the health care providers. Patients who require this type of transfer are generally immobile or acutely ill and may be unable to assist with the transfer. Checklist 29 shows the steps for moving patients laterally from one surface to another. Checklist 29: Moving a Patient from Bed to Stretcher
Take this Lateral Transfer Sliding Board course for more information on sliding board transfer. Transfer from Bed to WheelchairPatients often need assistance when moving from a bed to a wheelchair. A patient must be cooperative and predictable, able to bear weight on both legs and take small steps. If any of these criteria are not met, a two-person transfer or mechanical lift is recommended. Always complete a patient risk assessment prior to all patient-handling activities. See Checklist 30 for the steps to transfer a patient from the bed to the wheelchair (PHSA, 2010). Checklist 30: Bed to Wheelchair Transfer
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Video 3.6Take this Standing Step Around Transfer course to learn the method for a bed to wheelchair transfer.
What is the best method of moving a person to a wheelchair?Bend your knees and keep your back straight. Count to three and slowly stand up. Use your legs to lift. At the same time, the patient should place their hands by their sides and help push off the bed.
When transferring a person to or from the wheelchair where should the wheelchair be placed?Place the wheelchair next to the bed at a 45-degree angle and apply brakes. If a patient has weakness on one side, place the wheelchair on the strong side.
How do you push a wheelchair into an elevator?Engage the brakes and lock the wheels before pushing the wheelchair into the elevator. Once inside, apply the brakes and lock the wheels to ensure that the brakes are engaged, and the wheels are locked. Position the wheelchair so that it is facing the door of the elevator.
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