PROCEDURAL STEPS
1. Performed hand hygiene.
2, Reviewed medical record for patient’s weight,
height, strength, cognition, pain level, and
balance during previous transfer; performed
assessment if necessary.
3. Explained steps of transfer to patient.
4. Transferred patient from a wheelchair to bed if
Patient is cooperative and weight bearing using
pivot technique:
g- Stood in front of patien
during transfer.
h. Instructed patient to ste
placed hands under
knees.
i, Allowed patient to sta
sured he or she can bala
patient, had patient sit on
j. Placed one arm under
supported head and neck,
under patient’s knees,
ly.5. Transferred patient from a wheelchair to bed if
patient is non-weight bearing but cooperative
using transfer board:
a. Positioned wheelchair properly next to
bed.
b. Removed armrest nearest bed.
transfer belt, ha
slide board and