Transfers from bed to wheelchair using transfer belt

1 Explains procedure

2 Privacy is provided

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

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