Transferring from chair to bed: the dependent person is not helping

1. Lower the bed at chair level and block wheels.
2. Place the chair at a 30º angle to the bed, move footrest out of the way and block chair.
3. Place yourself in front of your family member, knees and hips bent to ensure balance and stability.
4. Cross patient’s arms and place your hands on the patient’s hips and move the patient to the bed at one go.
5. Position your family member.
6. Check for correct alignment of your family member’s body

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