Which step should be performed before standing the resident for a pivot transfer to a wheelchair?

Which step should be performed before standing the resident for a pivot transfer to a wheelchair?

• A. Place wheelchair near bed before standing the resident.
• B. Brace resident's legs during transfer.
• C. Stand with the resident without guidance.
• D. Initiate the transfer by lifting the resident.

Answer: (A)

Positioning the wheelchair close to the bed before you stand is about creating a safe, efficient path for the transfer. Placing the chair nearby allows the resident to move directly into the chair after you stand, reducing how far you or the resident have to reach, which lowers the risk of loss of balance or a fall. It also helps you align the resident with the chair for a controlled pivot and keeps the workflow smooth. Bracing the resident's legs during the transfer is a technique used during the move to provide stability, not something done before standing. Standing with the resident without guidance is unsafe and not permitted. Initiating the transfer by lifting the resident is not appropriate; you should use proper transfer steps with the chair already in place.

Positioning the wheelchair close to the bed before you stand is about creating a safe, efficient path for the transfer. Placing the chair nearby allows the resident to move directly into the chair after you stand, reducing how far you or the resident have to reach, which lowers the risk of loss of balance or a fall. It also helps you align the resident with the chair for a controlled pivot and keeps the workflow smooth.

Bracing the resident's legs during the transfer is a technique used during the move to provide stability, not something done before standing. Standing with the resident without guidance is unsafe and not permitted. Initiating the transfer by lifting the resident is not appropriate; you should use proper transfer steps with the chair already in place.