Skill - Assist to Ambulate Using Transfer Belt

Assist to Ambulate Using Transfer Belt - Step 2 **

** Before assisting to stand, candidate ensures client is wearing shoes.

Assist to Ambulate Using Transfer Belt - Step 11

After ambulation, assists client to bed and removes transfer belt

Assist to Ambulate Using Transfer Belt - Step 6

Before assisting to stand, applies transfer belt securely over clothing/gown

Assist to Ambulate Using Transfer Belt - Step 3

Before assisting to stand, bed is at a safe level

Assist to Ambulate Using Transfer Belt - Step 4

Before assisting to stand, checks and/or locks bed wheels

Assist to Ambulate Using Transfer Belt - Step 5

Before assisting to stand, client is assisted to sitting position with feet flat on the floor

Assist to Ambulate Using Transfer Belt - Step 7

Before assisting to stand, provides instructions to enable client to assist in standing including prearranged signal to alert client to begin standing.

Assist to Ambulate Using Transfer Belt - Step 1

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

Assist to Ambulate Using Transfer Belt - Step 9

On signal, gradually assists client to stand by grasping transfer belt on both sides with an upward grasp (candidate's hands are in upward position), and maintaining stability of client's legs

Assist to Ambulate Using Transfer Belt - Step 12

Signaling device is within reach and bed is in low position

Assist to Ambulate Using Transfer Belt - Step 8

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

Assist to Ambulate Using Transfer Belt - Step 10

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

Assist to Ambulate Using Transfer Belt - Step 13

Washes hands