3 Wheelchair is positioned along side of bed, at head of bed, and facing the foot of the bed
4 Footrests are folded up or removed
5 Bed is at a safe level
6 Locks wheels on wheelchair
7 Checks and/or locks bed wheels
8 Client is assisted to a sitting position with feet flat on the floor
9 Candidate ensures client is wearing shoes
10 Applies transfer belt securely over clothing/gown
11 Provides instructions to enable client to assist in transfer including prearranged signal to alert when to begin standing
12 Stands facing client positioning self to ensure safety of candidate and client during transfer. Counts to three to alert client to begin standing
13 On signal, gradually assists client to stand by grasping transfer belt on both sides with an upward grasp and maintaining stability of client’s legs
14 Assists client to turn to stand in front of wheelchair with back of client’s legs against wheelchair
15 Lowers client into wheelchair
16 Positions client with hips touching back of wheelchair and transfer belt is removed
17 Positions feet on footrests
18 Signaling device is within reach
19 Washes hands
Author
ninerznina
ID
13837
Card Set
Transfers from bed to wheelchair using transfer belt