CNA Skill: Transfer Resident with Gait Belt Flashcards
What is the care plan for transferring a resident with a gait belt?
Transfer the resident from bed into the wheelchair while the resident is unable to walk or take steps, but can stand with support
What are the supplies for transferring a resident with a gait belt?
I. Wheelchair
II. Gait belt
III. Non skid footwear
What is the 1st step to transferring a patient with a gait belt?
Introduce yourself, identify patient and inform them that you must help them get up and into a wheelchair
What do you tell the patient once you are ready to start your skill?
Inform the patient that you will pivot them around so that they are on the edge of the bed
T/F You scoot the patient towards yourself and cross your arms over their chest
False; you must ask the patient to scoot towards you and ask them to cross their arms over their chest
Where should your arms be placed when you’re performing your action?
Put one arm behind their shoulders and the other arm over their knee, while maintaining a wide stance
T/F Once patient is sitting up you must assist them in putting on their shoes
True
What happens after the patient is sitting up and shoes are on?
You must grab the gait belt in order to pivot them into the wheelchair
Where must the wheelchair be placed for the patient?
The wheelchair should be positioned next to the bed at a slight angle almost touching the patient, while locked in place
Where should the patient’s hands be placed when you’re pivoting them?
On your shoulders
What must be done once the patient is in the wheelchair?
You must remove the gait belt and swing the wheelchair around and lock the wheelchair back into place
What is the final thing you do with the wheelchair for the patient?
Position the leg rest and foot pedals to support the patient’s leg
