Od-039099 Safe Patient Handling, Bariatric Patients.

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Type

On Demand

Credit

No

Description

Safe patient handling of bariatric patients and the equipment used and techniques applied.

Objectives

  • Follow the same rules when pulling
  • Lift with your legs, not your back
  • Push instead of pull; pulling can be as hard on your back as lifting
  • Push with both arms with bent elbows
  • Safe Lift techniques with bariatric patients:
  • Stay close to the load without leaning forward
  • Tighten stomach muscles as you push

Fees

Free

Activity Director

Julie Brown

Organization

MedStar Washington Hospital Center