Before helping a person to transfer from the bed to stretcher, the nursing assistant will:

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Ideally, the nursing assistant should plan the transfer before helping a person to transfer. The nursing assistant might also need the help of colleagues during the transfer procedure. A doctor's permission is not usually required to transfer a resident. The bed should be in its highest position; side rails are down only if the nursing assistant is at the bedside performing the transfer. The resident's need for assistance should be known before the transfer is attempted.

Before Helping a Person to Transfer from the Bed to Stretcher