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LIFTING AND MOVING PATIENT: TRANSFERRING
CLIENT FROM CHAIR TO BED
NO. PROCEDURE
1. Greet client and introduce self
2. Explain the purpose of the procedure
3. Perform hand hygiene
4. Prepare equipment
5. Lock the bed wheels and provide privacy
6. Assist the patient to stand
6.1 Stand in front of the patient with knees bent
6.2 Instruct patient to place both arms on nurse’s shoulders
6.3 Support patient arms
6.4 Lift patient to a standing position
7. Instruct patient to turn his back towards the head of the bed
8. Assist patient to sit (in the centre) at the side of the bed
9. Assist patient to lie and lift his leg onto the bed
Assist/lift patient's head and chest to the centre of the bed followed by the trunk and
10. legs
11. Make patient comfortable
12. Place patient’s personal items and call bell within reach
13. Put up bed railings as necessary
