Skill 23 Stand Pivot Transfer from Wheelchair to Bed using a Gait Belt
1. Introduce self to the resident.
2. Identify that hands should be washed.
3. Explain the procedure to be performed to the resident and obtain a gait belt.
4. Provide for resident’s privacy by pulling the privacy curtain.
5. Position wheelchair at the foot or head of the bed with the wheelchair touching side of
the bed.
6. Lock wheelchair brakes to ensure resident’s safety.
7. Locks all bed brakes to ensure resident’s safety.
8. Lower bed to a position so the resident’s feet will be flat on the floor when the
resident is transferred to the bed.
9. Place gait belt around the waist to stabilize trunk. Tighten gait belt. Check gait belt for
tightness by slipping fingers between gait belt and resident.
10. While facing resident grasp gait belt with both hands and bring the resident to standing position, using proper body mechanics.
11. Assist resident to pivot in a controlled manner that ensures safety and sit the resident on the bed.
12. Assist resident in removing nonskid slippers and gait belt.
13. Assist the resident to move to the center of the bed and lie down, supporting extremities as necessary.
14. Make sure resident is comfortable (offer blanket etc) and verbally identify while physically checking that resident is in good body alignment.
15. Open privacy curtain.
16. Maintain respectful, courteous interpersonal interaction at all times.
17. Leave call light or signaling device within easy reach of the resident.

18. Identify hands should be washed.