8.5 Types of Client Transfers Overview
Transfers involve moving a client from one flat surface to another, such as from a bed to a stretcher (Perry et al., 2018). Types of hospital transfers include bed to stretcher, bed to wheelchair, wheelchair to chair, and wheelchair to toilet, and vice versa. Table 8.5.1 outlines the types of transfers and client factors that help to determine appropriateness of each.
Type of Transfer | Appropriateness |
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One-person standing pivot | The client:
Note: A gait belt may or may not be used. |
Two-person standing pivot | The client:
Note: Two-person transfer with a gait belt, a stander, or a two-person transfer with a slide board and a gait belt may be used. |
One-person assist with transfer board | The client:
|
Two-person assist with transfer board | The client:
Note: If transferring out of a wheelchair, the chair must have removable arms. |
Sit-to-stand lift | The client:
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Mechanical / ceiling track | The client:
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Review the Mobility Decision Assessment Tool.
- Data sources: WorkSafeBC, 2006; WRHA, 2008 ↵
Moving a client from one flat surface to another, such as from a bed to a stretcher.