Safe patient transfer from bed to chair: procedural guidelines

Transfer of Patient From Bed to Chair

Manual Handling: Transfer of Patient From Bed to Chair

The objective of this study is to examine the procedure of transferring a patient from the bed to a chair. A set of guidelines will be developed accompanied by rationale using evidence form three sources. The guidelines will be matched with a set of digital photographs of the step-by-step performance.

The following steps are included in the procedure of transferring a patient from a hospital bed to a chair:

(1) Place the chair next to be head of the bed and lock the chair;

(2) Place non-skid slippers on the patient's feet;

(3) Apply the transfer belt;

(4) Put bed in low position;

(5) Lock the bed;

(6) Assist patient to position near the side of the bed

(7) Face the patient with their feet and knees braced against the nurse's feet and knees;

(8) Bend hips nd knees while holding onto the transfer belt.

(9) Tell the patient to place their arms around the nurse between the waist and shoulders;

(10) Ask patient to stand as the nurse moves to an upright position through straightening of hips and legs;

(11) Allows patient to steady himself or herself;

(12) Tells the patient to pivot and turn with nurse in the direction of the chair;

(13) Assist the patient with positioning him or herself with a degree of importance attached to use of the object.

(14) Tell patient to flex their hips and knees as they lower themselves to the chair; and (15) Assist the patient to a comfortable position in the chair.

II. Illustrations of the Procedure

The following illustrations clearly depict the process of transferring a patient from the hospital bed to the chair.

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