Lifting and Moving Patients Safely Training - Health Force of Georgia
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Lifting and Moving Patients Safely

Learn how to lift and move patients safely with this guide for health-care staff.

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Test for Lifting and Moving Patients Safely

1. Each move is different, even those of the same patient, and require proper assessment of factors to proceed safely.*
2. Staff and patient abilities and limitations as well as environmental factors affect the potential move of a patient.*
3. The patient should know as little as possible about the lift or move so that they do not try to help and end up hurting themselves.*
4. Before the lift or move begins all equipment should be positioned and adjusted for ease on staff and patient.*
5. A helper is not necessary when using a turn sheet to shift the patient up in the bed.*
6. Once the order of steps has been explained there is no need to communicate further with patient or other staff.*
7. When using a transfer belt, employ a lifting motion to get the patient into a standing position.*
8. If a patient starts to fall, help them to the floor by spreading feet and bending the knees. Do not attempt to catch the patient as it could injure both parties.*
9. Some hazards cannot be avoided or removed so being aware of them during the move is the best that can be done.*

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