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Fundamental techniques for transferring patients The most fundamental technique for transferring patients is the Balance Pivot. This simple technique allows… Read More
Many facilities are caught in a balancing act. That balancing act is between their desire to reduce the ongoing transfer… Read More
Amyotrophic Lateral sclerosis (ALS) often called Lou Gehrig's disease poses serious problems for both the caregiver and the patient. Simply… Read More
Did you know that the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends healthcare workers not lift anything exceeding… Read More
Individual caregivers can learn the principles of leverage based manual no-lift transfers The basic 5 transfer training provides caregivers with… Read More
Body mechanics are good but they are not the root of the problem. The problem is conventional manual techniques rely… Read More
The process is safe, simple and easy. Thousands of professional caregiver personnel have been trained. Step 1.nose over knees and… Read More
If you manually assist a patient to transfer without understanding the Patient Zone and the Balance Pivot leverage technique you… Read More
There should be a bill of rights for patients. A patient who loses their ability to move can quickly become… Read More
The Problem: People are getting injured during the patient transfer process. A close look exposes the issue. The caregiver attempt… Read More