STEP 1. Arrange a level transfer.
This
is very important. In the case of the bed to wheelchair or wheelchair
to bed transfer, adjust the bed, if possible, to approximately the
height of the wheelchair seat.
Use
all means possible to level the transfer. At no time should there be
more than a six- inch difference in respective heights of the system’s
ends. Patient safety should always be your primary concern.
STEP 2. Remove the wheelchair arm and foot-rest closest to the transfer surface; swing away from the other foot-rest.
Always
adjust the wheelchair to give yourself maximum room in which to execute
the transfer. Ample space will help you avoid injury caused by
knocking into obstacles.
STEP 3. Angle the wheelchair.
All models of the BeasyTrans Systems
are specially designed so that the user can move from point to point in
one easy slide. The key to accomplishing that is to pre-plan the path
of the transfer and place the wheelchair at the appropriate angle to the
bed or other transfer surface. An angle of approximately 45 degrees,
works well.
STEP 4. Lock the wheelchair brakes.
As with all transfers, make sure the wheelchair brakes are locked prior to proceeding.
STEP 5. Place the seat under the upper right, with the lead edge showing.
The
patient should be encouraged to lean as far to one side as he or she
can, to help place the seat. In fact, this teamwork approach should be
encouraged throughout the transfer. The seat should be placed under the
patient’s upper right, not directly under the buttocks.
The
caregiver positions the patient’s lead leg and crosses it over the
trailing leg. The patient should be positioned slightly to the back of
the seat. The lead edge of the seat should be exposed before starting
the transfer. The caregiver then grasps the seat, applying light
pressure so the seat cannot slide during placement.
Uncross the lead leg and assist the patient, to a fully upright position on the seat.
We are ready to transfer when:
- Transfer surfaces are level.
- Wheelchair is properly positioned and locked.
- Patient is seated with the lead edge of the seat exposed.
- Transfer belt is secure around patient’s hips.
Both ends of the Beasy are solidly supported.
Transferring Patients with the Beasy Board
After
completing the 5 pre-transfer steps on the Getting Started section, we
are ready to transfer. Always grasp the patient using the transfer belt
low on the trunk. Some caregivers this is a major adjustment. For years,
caregivers have held patients high on the trunk, often under the arms,
to transfer them. This will not work with the BeasyTrans systems.
Next,
put the patient’s legs between the caregiver’s legs and lean the
patient slightly forward, giving him or her a little “hug.” This should
give the patient and caregiver a strong feeling of support and control.
Work together by establishing a “1...2...3...GO!” count to signify the start of the transfer.
Transfers
may be made in one smooth lateral movement or in shorter increments
when appropriate. Use of a pad or a towel may be helpful when
circumstances permit.
Complete the transfer.
The
system moves to the speed you dictate. For best results, complete the
transfer at a slow to moderate speed. Use the momentum of the transfer,
then rotate the seat and the slide “S” shape of the system to turn the
patient into a final position at the end of the transfer.
With
practice, you will find this method becomes a very natural and
comfortable movement that places the patient where he or she wants to be
- which is fully to the back of the wheelchair, so that no tugging or
pulling is required after the transfer is complete.
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