43121 Transferring Your Patient

Course overview

Discussion of patient transfers. Types of transfers discussed include stand pivot, squat pivot, sliding board, and mechanical lift. Discussion also includes how to determine which type of transfer is best for patient conditions, as well as safety precautions that patients and healthcare providers can take before, during, and after the transfer. Also discusses criteria for using one- and two-person transfers and how to transfer a patient who has fallen to the floor.