Patient Transfer Techniques. Ask the patient to push against the bed with the arms and to stand with you on the count of 3. A transfer board or slide sheet may be required however the patient should as much as.
Stand close to the patient to avoid leaning or over reaching and place your foot that is closer to the head of the bed on the floor between the patients legs. A transfer board or slide sheet may be required however the patient should as much as. Do not lean over patient.
If a patient has difficulty moving getting out of their bed they may be able to at.
These patients will often find it easier to transfer to their weaker side as they are pushing that way anyway. Reach around the patients waist and grip the transfer belt. Make sure you know how to do this. Get your arm rest out of the way on the side next to the surface you are transferring to.