According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 80 percent of all back and shoulder injuries are due to handling and transferring patients. In other words, nearly 80 percent of all back injuries are related to over exertion from lifting,
Transferring patients from non adjustable surfaces of unequal height
Awkward positions to accomplish the transfer
Toileting and transfer tasks without proper training or tools
Car transfers
Not understanding the transfer limitations of the patient
Learn about patient transfer training
Chances are you do not. Transferring people is difficult and the successful methods are not intuitive. The techniques are very specific and require a few hours to fully master. Once learned these techniques will save you back and reduce the