Workplace Safety
How to Lift and Transfer Patients Safely
Course description
One of the biggest hazards healthcare workers face on the job is back injuries and related stress injuries caused by lifting and transferring patients. This module is designed for acute care staff and home health caregivers who lift or transfer patients as part of their job duties.
Course Duration: 25 min
Learning objectives:
At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:- Identify patient-handling hazards
- Select the appropriate method for a given lift
- Use mechanical lifting and transferring equipment correctly
- Recall best practices for transferring patients using wheelchairs or gurneys