Bed Mobility Bed To Wheelchair Transfer Techniques. A caregiver must be present for this type of transfer. 2 person assist technique shown is a squat pivot one caregiver in front one behind allows for closer proximity of chair best done into a wheelchair or chair where armrest can be removed caregiver in front shifts his her body weight backward. Mobility techniques caregiver tips due to physical decline and or weakness you may have limited mobility or only be comfortable when in bed.
Bed chair transfer. Transfer boards are used to slide a sitting person from one location to another such as a bed to a wheelchair or a wheelchair to a car seat.
Pull bed sheet down to the foot end of the bed.
Below are tips for making the transfer from wheelchair to bed safely. Proper body mechanics techniques for patient transfers and bed mobility athens limestone hospital kevin steen general safety rules plan the activity maintain neutral spine brace abdominals keep head and shoulders up get as close to patient as possible get help or assistive equipment whenever possible general safety rules pivot or side step do not twist make sure path is clear properly. Mobility techniques caregiver tips due to physical decline and or weakness you may have limited mobility or only be comfortable when in bed. You should be facing the side of the bed head on perpendicular to the bed see picture at right.
