Stand and Pivot Transfer a Weight Bearing Resident from Bed to Wheelchair Using a Gait Belt

Question 1

step 1 hands

Answer 1

Perform hand hygiene.
a. Cover all surfaces of hands with hand sanitizer.
b. Rub hands together until hands are completely dry

Question 2

step 2 explain

Answer 2

Explain the procedure to the resident.

Question 3

step 3 obtain

Answer 3

Obtain a gait belt

Question 4

step 4 bold lock

Answer 4

Lock the bed brakes to ensure the resident’s safety

Question 5

step assist

Answer 5

Assist the resident in putting on non-skid footwear

Question 6

step 6 position

Answer 6

Position the bed so the resident’s feet will be flat on the floor when the resident is sitting on the bed

Question 7

step 7 sit

Answer 7

Assist the resident to a sitting position

Question 8

step 8 w/c

Answer 8

Position the wheelchair arm/wheel touching the side of the bed.

Question 9

step 9 bold w/c

Answer 9

Lock the wheelchair brakes to ensure the resident’s safety

Question 10

step 10 gate

Answer 10

Place a gait belt around the resident’s waist to stabilize the trunk

Question 11

step 11 tight

Answer 11

Tighten the gait belt

Question 12

step 12 check

Answer 12

Check the gait belt for tightness by slipping fingers between the gait belt and the resident

Question 13

step 13 face

Answer 13

Face the resident.

Question 14

step 14 grasp

Answer 14

Grasp the gait belt with both hands.

Question 15

step 15 stand

Answer 15

Bring the resident to a standing position

Question 16

step 16 proper

Answer 16

Use proper body mechanics.

Question 17

step 17 bold assist

Answer 17

Assist the resident to pivot in a controlled manner that ensures safety.

Question 18

step 18 sit

Answer 18

Sit the resident in the wheelchair in a controlled manner that ensures safety

Question 19

step 19 remove

Answer 19

Remove the gait belt

Question 20

step 20 maintain

Answer 20

Maintain respectful, courteous interpersonal interactions at all times.

Question 21

step 21 call

Answer 21

Place the call light or signaling device within easy reach of the resident

Question 22

step 22 hands

Answer 22

Perform hand hygiene.
a. Cover all surfaces of hands with hand sanitizer.
b. Rub hands together until hands are completely dry.