2 Person Transfer From The Floor

A patient must be cooperative and predictable able to bear weight on both legs and take small steps.

2 person transfer from the floor.

Transfer from bed to wheelchair. A two person transfer takes two qualified assistants. Perform the one person wheelchair transfer. The pull me up 2 hands model is designed to safely pull up a person weighing up to 350 pounds.

Developed by staff members of the peer self advocacy program at disability rights california drc this document reminds both mental health service users and care providers that developing trauma informed person centered customized crisis prevention and intervention plans is a team effort. The sole function of the pull me up is to assist in pulling a person to a standing position from a chair bed bench or other standard seat. Proper shoes is also recommended as sandals or flats do not provide support for a safe wheelchair transfer. One muscle man can t replace two trained caregivers.

Be sure footing is as stable as possible. Patients often need assistance when moving from a bed to a wheelchair. Safety if two assist is needed one can handle legs the other can handle trunk gather necessary equipment priorto sitting up gait belt non slip socks walker etc lower bed once pt is sitting so that pt s feet contact floor keep 1 hand on the pt once in sitting. Never use a pull me up to pull up a person who is sitting or lying on a floor or the ground.

If any of these criteria are not met a two person transfer or mechanical lift is recommended. Single person lift 07 45 two person floor lift 02 15 two person chair lift 01 40 two person transfer 02 41 using a mechanical lift 06 17 transfer from a bed 05 13 next category. Ensure the patient is utilizing a gait or transfer belt. Two person manual transfers recommendations two person transfers are not recommended as a solution to the care of heavy and dependent complex care clients.

Research shows that no matter how well the transfer is done the load taken by the workers exceeds recommended limits for safe lifting. Too much force is going. Stand as close to the user as possible. An untrained family member or a trained caregiver on light duty is not qualified.