Od-039099 Safe Patient Handling, Bariatric Patients.
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Type
On Demand
Credit
No
Description
Safe patient handling of bariatric patients and the equipment used and techniques applied.
Objectives
- Follow the same rules when pulling
- Lift with your legs, not your back
- Push instead of pull; pulling can be as hard on your back as lifting
- Push with both arms with bent elbows
- Safe Lift techniques with bariatric patients:
- Stay close to the load without leaning forward
- Tighten stomach muscles as you push
Fees
Free
Activity Director
Julie Brown
Activity Coordinators
Amarachi Anudokem
Organization
MedStar Washington Hospital Center