Risk for injury during client transfer is minimized most effectively by:

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Injuries to both caregiver and client occur during client transfer.The caregiver is at risk for musculoskeletal injuries.The client is at risk for falls as well as musculoskeletal injuries.There is a shift from ineffective,injury-prone client transfer techniques to evidence-based practices for safe client handling.
The implementation of a lift team is directly supported by evidence-based research (EBR).
Yearly training sessions are important but the specific training is determined first by EBR.
The use of mechanical lifts is directly supported by evidence-based research (EBR).

Risk for Injury During Client Transfer Is Minimized Most Effectively