Transferring
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ASSISTING PATIENT (IMPAIRED MOBILITY) TO TRANSFER FROM BED TO CHAIR
Transcript of Transferring
ASSISTING PATIENT (IMPAIRED MOBILITY) TO TRANSFER FROM BED TO
CHAIR
EQUIPMENTS
1 Transfer belt 2 Wheel chair
1 .Follow the common steps
Identify patientExplain procedure Elevate bed level Check connection can interferes Provide privacy
4. Position chair facing head or foot of bed
3 .Lock wheel of chair and bed
4 .Raise head of bed to sitting position
5 .If client can bear weight, full assistance not needed: standby
for safety as needed.
6. If client can bear weight partially only, use stand & pivot (turn) technique.
7. The nurse should face client with feet comfortably apart and a broad base of support
8. Assist client to sitting position. Have client use arm next to mattress and push while you help lift upper body as client's legs swing over the edge of the bed
9 .Apply transfer or gait belt with handles
10 .Assist client with putting slippers or shoes and placing
feet flat on the floor
11. Spread feet apart. Flex hips & knees, aligning knees with client's knees
12. Grasp gait belt at handles
13. Rock client up to standing position on count of three while straightening hips & legs. Instruct client to use hands to push up
14 .Once standing, pivot client toward seat of chair. Have client then reach for arm of chair and
assist with easing self into chair
15 .Flex hips and knees while lowering client into chair
16 .Adjust the patient in chair
