Evaluating Transfer Devices for Your Facility

To use this questionnaire, fill out the following yes or no questions. At the end, add up the total number of “yes” responses. If you respond 'yes' to more than five questions, it may be time to reconsider the transfer methods used in your facility!

Question	Yes	No
Are patients relying on a care-giver to use this transfer method?
Does this device require two or more providers to perform the transfer?
Are care-givers being pulled from other care-giving duties in order to assist with a multi-person transfer?
Have there been any falls associated with this transfer method?
Have there been any staff injuries as a result of using this method?
Is the patient required to stand in order to use this device?
Does the transfer with this device take more than five minutes to perform?
Are patients demonstrating pain, discomfort, or even fear related to transfers?
Is the device difficult to move from room to room?
Does the device pose a risk of infection if used for multiple patients?
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