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Transfer Type: Stand Pivot

 Determine the strong side of the patient

 Place wheelchair/commode/chair at a 45 angle to the bed

on the strong side of the patient

 Place the surface at a lower height if applicable

 Engage brakes on wheelchairs or commodes

 Have the patient scoot to the edge of the bed

 Lift with the patient engaging, DO NOT lift under the axilla

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Transfer Type: Sliding Board

 Position the wheelchair at a 45 degree angle next to the bed (or other surface).

 Lock the wheelchair brakes and move the armrest out of the way on the side
you will be transferring to.
 Move the person’s bottom to the front of the seat so the feet are firmly on the
floor.
 Have the person shift their weight onto the opposite hip, and gently place the
sliding board under the person’s upper thigh/bottom.
 Every effort should be made to lift the body so as not to drag skin across the
board surface, in order to avoid painful friction with the skin.
 Any assistance required should be provided from in front of the person
performing the transfer.

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