COURSE SYLLABUS For Clinical Content Spring 2012

SKILL LAB: Transferring with Mechanical LiftBEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES – NURSING PROCESS APPLICATION:1. Assessmenta. Describe situations when a mechanical lifter should be used.b. Identify various mechanical devices used to move clients.2. Planninga. Identify the clients who require a mechanical lift.b. List the safety factors which must be observed at all times when using amechanical lift.3. Implementationa. Position the mesh sheet in the appropriate place.b. Fasten the lift hooks to the metal loops on the mesh.c. Use mechanical lift to move client from bed to wheelchair and back again.d. Involve two nurses at bedside at all times during movement of patient.e. One nurse has hands on client at all times during movement of client.4. Evaluation – discuss expected outcomes of proper mechanical lift transferCRITICAL ELEMENTS:1. Maintain appropriate body mechanics for self and “client”.2. Perform all safety precautions, including two nurses to perform lift.3. Places wheelchair in optimum position and locks wheels.4 Safely move “client” into wheelchair in a sitting position using mechanical lift.5. Safely transfers “client” from wheelchair to bed using mechanical lift.STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Attend lab demonstration.2. Practice use of mechanical lift with classmates to meet Critical Elements.TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Demonstrate safe use of mechanical lift and supervise students during returndemonstration.2. Provide equipment needed for transfer by mechanical lift.3. Be available during lab time to assist as needed.HOW THIS SKILL WILL BE LEARNED:Page 1261-1274.1. Observe on campus demonstration by teacher to meet critical elements.2. Several students will return demonstration of mechanical lift under supervision.3. Students will practice use of mechanical lift during practice lab time.4. Students to seek teacher assistance as needed.31.0