The care of a patient or a resident for the nursing care staff is often very strenuous and stressful. This strain often manifests itself in damage due to overload, such as back and neck problems. These are caused by a combination of poor working postures and movements, incorrect use of aids, patient condition and other working conditions.
In our series „Ergonomic work in nursing professions“ we give tips and instructions for the ergonomic execution of daily operations in the care. Today:
Relocation with resident’s assistance
Repositioning the resident
• The resident grabs the elevator bar – the palms of his hands pointing to it
• The nursing staff places his hand under the resident’s pelvis and the other under the shoulder blade
• While the resident is pulling upwards, the nursing staff pushes him in the desired direction by shifting his weight
Note:
Trendelenburg pelvic elevation (electrically adjustable on the nursing bed) can simplify the procedure if available
Here are all steps in a video:
