COURSE SYLLABUS For Clinical Content Spring 2012

Long Beach Community College DistrictLONG BEACH CITY COLLEGEAssociate Degree Nursing (RN) ProgramSKILL WORKSHEET: TRANSFER BY MECHANICAL LIFTName(print)___________________________________________________Date_______Directions: To be completed by student who observed the procedure________________________________________________________________________CRITICAL ELEMENTS Pass Fail Comments________________________________________________________________________1. Maintain appropriate body mechanics for selfand “client”________________________________________________________________________2. Perform all safety precautions, including twonurses to perform lift.________________________________________________________________________3. Place wheelchair in optimum position andlock wheels.________________________________________________________________________4. Safely move “client” into wheelchair in asitting position using mechanical lift.________________________________________________________________________5. Safely transfer “client” from wheelchairto bed using mechanical lift.________________________________________________________________________Signatures certify that these activities were carried out safely.Student____________________________________ (student who performed lift)Evaluator__________________________________ (student who observed procedureand assisted lead student)Patient__________________________ (student who was lifted)Date____________________________31.2