This minimal slide illustrates the definition and steps of safe transfer of patients

1. SAFE TRANSFER
OF PATIENTS
H E A L T H E D U C A T I O N

2. DEFINITION
the methods for taking a patient from oneplace to another and must not beharmful tothepatient in theprocess.

3. PURPOSE
To movethe patient away from the
scene of the accident.
To movethe patient to whereFirst
Aid can be done
To movethe patient to the hospital
whenthe paramedic can’tbe reached

4. TYPES OF TRANSFER
Admitted to hospital
wards from
emergencycare
settings
Transferredto
departments for
investigations or
treatment
Transferredfrom one
inpatient areato
anotherto continue
their care
Transferredto
intermediatecare
settings.
Discharged and
transferredto the
discharge lounge

5. TYPES OF
H O S P I TA L T R A N S F E R S
bed to stretcher
bed to wheelchair
wheelchairto chair
wheelchairto toilet

6. TRANSFER
ECHNIQUE
Have thesurfaces you’retransferringto as
close as youcan.
Have everythingyou’ll need within
arm’s reach.
Give clear and short directions for the
patient.
Demonstrate to the patient what you
likefor themto do.
Agreeon timing with patient. Counting
to threebefore transfer the patient.
1
Place ortransfer a patient softly onto the
target place with cautions.

7. TRANSFER
ECHNIQUE 2
When the patient is changingposition, let
him remain in thenewposition for a few
seconds to allow their blood pressure to
stabilize.
Use a gait belt at all times if you have
access to one. If youdon’t have access
to one, use the patient’s pants or belt.

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