PATIENT TRANSFER Safe patient transfer is a vital skill for hospital and nursing staff to ensure the safety and comfort of patients and prevent injuries to themselves and others. Transfer equipment, such as gait belts, slider boards, mechanical lifts, and air transfer mattresses, can assist health care workers in moving patients from one surface to another, such as from a bed to a wheelchair or a stretcher. Using transfer equipment correctly can reduce the risk of falls, pressure ulcers, skin tears, and musculoskeletal disorders for patients and staff. Some of the benefits of using transfer equipment are: • It can enhance the efficiency and productivity of health care workers by reducing the time and effort required for patient transfers. • It can promote a culture of safety and ergonomics in the health care setting by preventing injuries • It can save costs for the health care system by reducing the need for additional staff, equipment, or treatments for patient or staff injuries.
INDEX
SAMARIT ROLL BORD SUPERPOLE
END SLOUCH STAR GAZER PROJECTORS FIBER OPTICS
53
Powered by FlippingBook