Seated transfer

Specialties Geriatric

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Hi,

What procedure is being used for "seated Transfer" in Long Term Care Setting?

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Specializes in Gerontology, Med surg, Home Health.

Do you mean from a chair to a wheelchair? Or a chair to a bed? It all depends on the ability of the resident. Unless the resident is independent, our CNAs are supposed to use a gait belt even with a 2 person assist.

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Do you mean a slide board?

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Specializes in ER CCU MICU SICU LTC/SNF.

OSHA GUIDELINE for safe transfers. Algorithm for Lateral Transfers from a sitting position - Fig. 1, p15.

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