Assists to ambulate using transfer belt

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Explain procedure

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Provide Privacy

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• Before assisting to stand , cleint is wearing non skid shoes/footwear*

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Before assisting to stand, bed is at safe level

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

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

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Applies Gait belt securely at waist OVER clothing or gown

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Provieds instructions to enable client to assist in standing prearranged signal such as (123)

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Stands facing client positioning self to ensure safety of candidate and client during transfer. Counts to 3 to alert client to begin standing

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On signal, gradually assist client to stand by grasping gait belt at both sides with upward grasp and maitaining stability of client’s legs by standing knee to knee or toe to toe with client

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

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Assists client to bed and removes gait belt

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Washes hands