TRANSFER FROM BED TO WHEELCHAIR

1. Explains procedure, speaking clearly, slowly and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible
2. Privacy is provided with a curtain, screen or door
3. Before assisting to stand, wheelchair is positioned along side of bed, at head of bed and facing the foot of the bed
4. Before assisting to stand, footrests are folded up or removed
5. Before assisting to stand, bed is at a safe level
6. Before assisting to stand, locks wheels on wheelchair
7. Before assisting to stand, checks and/or locks bed wheels
8. Before assisting to stand, client is assisted to a sitting position with feet flat on the floor
9. Before assisting to stand, candidate ensures client is wearing shoes
10. Before assisting to stand, applies transfer belt securely over clothing/gown
11. Before assisting to stand, provides instructions to enable client to assist in transfer including prearranged signal to alert when to begin standing
12. Stands facing client positioning self to ensure safety of candidate and client during transfer. Counts to three (or says other prearranged signal) to alert client to begin standing
13. On signal, gradually assists client to stand by grasping transfer belt on both sides with an upward grasp (candidates hands are in upward position) and maintaining stability of client’s legs
14. Assists client to turn to stand in front of wheelchair with back of client’s legs against wheelchair
15. Lowers client into wheelchair
16. Positions client with hips touching back of wheelchair and transfer belt is removed
17. Positions feet on footrests
18. Signaling device is within reach
19. Washes hands