May require additional staff. Evaluate/screen patient and reschedule if needed. If safe to perform task, use one of these options.
Options:
- Utilize available bed features including Trendelenburg or rotation. Confirm whether bed accomplishes turns/pressure release or whether sling is required to finish turning.
- Ceiling lift or full body lifting device with repositioning or supine sling.
- Air assisted lateral transfer device.
- Friction reducing device.
Bariatric patients require additional caregivers and expanded capacity devices.