Ergonomic Principles in Patient Transfer

Hard Safety And Infection Control Ergonomic Principles

During a busy shift in a long-term care facility, a nurse is tasked with assisting multiple patients with mobility needs. As she prepares to move a patient from the bed to a wheelchair, she remembers to apply ergonomic principles to ensure both her safety and the patient's safety. Which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize to effectively implement these ergonomic principles while performing this transfer?

Bend at the waist while lifting the patient into the wheelchair.

Use a gait belt to stabilize the patient during the transfer.

Pull the patient across the bed to position them closer to the edge.

Perform the transfer quickly to minimize discomfort to the patient.

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