Assists to Ambulate Using Transfer Belt

What is the first step in assisting ambulation using a transfer belt?

Explains procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible

After explaining procedure, what is the next step (2)?

Provides privacy with a curtain, screen, or door

After providing privacy, what is the next step (3)?

Make sure client is wearing non-skid shoes/footwear

After insuring client is wearing non-skid shoes, what is the next step (4)?

Make sure bed is at a safe level (client's feet completely touch floor)

After making sure bed is at safe level, what is the next step (5)?

Checks and/or locks bed wheels

After checking/locking bed wheels, what is the next step (6)?

Clients is assisted to sitting position with feet flat on floor

After client is in sitting position, what is the next step (7)?

Applies transfer belt securely at the waist over clothing/gown

After applying transfer belt, what is the next step (8)?

Provide instructions to enable client to assist in standing including prearranged signal to alert client to begin standing

After providing instructions, what is the next step (9)?

Stands facing client positioning self to ensure safety of self and client during transfer; Counts to three (or says other prearranged signal) to alert client to begin standing

After counting or saying prearranged signal, what is the next step (10)?

On signal, gradually assists client to stand by grasping transfer belt on both sides with upwards grasp (your hands are in upward position) and maintaining stability of client's legs by standing knee to knee, or toe to toe with client

After assisting client to stand, what is the next step (11)?

Walks slightly behind and to one side of client for a distance of 10 feet, while holding onto belt

After walking with client for a distance of 10 feet, what is the next step (12)?

Assists client to bed and removes transfers belt

After assisting client to bed and removing transfer belt, what is the next step (13)

Signaling device is within reach and bed is in low position

After placing signaling device within reach and bed is in low position, what is the next step (14)?

Washes hands