Can the client stand from sitting?
yes
no
Options:
Staff-Assisted-Stand (p.222-226)
Manual Handling Belt (p.227-228)
Walking Frame (p.240)
Wall Bar (p.242-243)
Anti-Slip Foot Block (p.243)
Standing Machine (p.261-262)
Mechanised Hoist (p.263-267)
Can the client weight-bear when standing?
yes
no
Options:
Can the client step up to transfer?
yes
no
Options:
Mechanised Hoist (p.263-267)
Slide Board Bed-to-Bed (p.210-211)
Transfer Board Bed-to-Chair (p.250)
Slide Board Bed-to-Chair (p.213)
45 degree transfer (p.238-239)
bear-hug transfer (p.246-247)
pivot transfer (p.248-249)
swivel board (manual aid)
wall-bar stand (p.242-243))
standing machine (p.261-262)
Can the client step up to transfer without assistance?
yes
no
Options:
Front-On Transfer (p.236-237)
Frame Transfer (p.240)
Can the client walk un-assisted?
yes
no
Options:
Staff-Assisted-Walking (p.233-234)
Manual Aids
Ceiling Hoist (see your local supplier)
Standing Machine (p.261-262)
Is the client safe when walking unassisted?
no
Supervise Client for Safety
Provide Verbal Prompts
Provide Physical Prompts
Options:
Can the client sit unassisted?
no
Options:
Can the client sit unassisted?
no
Move chair behind knees (p.229)
Assist Hands Onto Chair Arms (p.229)
Gentle Pressure Trunk/Hips (p.230-231)
Diversion or Distraction (p.232)
Options:
yes
yes
Supervise client for safety as necessary
yes
Move Chair Behind Knees (p.229)
Assist Hands Onto Chair Arms (p.229)
Gentle Pressure Trunk/Hips (p.230-231)
Diversion or Distraction (p.232)
Client Out of Bed