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Procedure #30
CNA Procedure: Transfer to Stretcher/ Shower Bed
| Step Number | Step |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Do initial steps. |
| Step 2 | Loosen sheet directly under resident and roll edges close to resident. |
| Step 3 | Place stretcher/ shower bed at bedside. Make certain wheels are locked and ensure that bed and stretcher/ shower bed are at same height. |
| Step 4 | Staff should be present at the bedside as well as on the opposite side of. The stretched/ shower bed. |
| Step 5 | Staff should grasp sheet on each side of resident. On the count of three, slide resident laterally onto stretcher/ shower bed. |
| Step 6 | Center and align resident. Place pillow under their head and cover with a blanket and raise the rails of stretcher/ shower bed. |
| Step 7 | Do final steps. |