Prepare, Pivot, Place. Sounds simple enough way to transfer a patient with limited mobility but there is more to it. There are seven steps to prepare a patient to transferred, there are seven steps to prepare yourself to transfer, then
Try to move a kitchen appliance like a washer or a refrigerator without any type of tool. You may find it is not possible. Moving a family member may produce the exact same results. The appliance serviceman solves this
Safe patient handling is talked about a lot in the nursing circles. It refers to programs, policies and equipment that enable nurses to transfer patients without causing strain or injury to either party. You could break the transfer process down