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Walkers are often used for transferring from bed. Below shows hidden safety risks associated with this unintended use.
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Assists in a safer transfer from bed.
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Walker
Fall Hazard
Transfers in and out of bed are an overlooked bed safety risk. Above shows how a common transfer and activity of daily living can turn into a safety issue and fall cause.
was designed to withstand the demands a *full weight transfers. Reducing caregiver stress, injury and patient/resident
handling.
TRANSFERS:
Position: Rising from a flat or side lying position to a sitting or standing position.
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Rise to a sit or stand position.
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From a sitting or standing position for transferring to/from a wheelchair.
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Or to Use: Walker, Cane, Bedside Commode.
*Full weight transfers: we recommend floor or wall installation for safety and optimal benefit to the user.
Updated June 30, 2008