Transporting Patients
Potential Hazards
- Exerting force in awkward postures, such as bending or reaching, due to handles or push points that are too high or too low.
- Any unexpected, abrupt stop or deceleration when moving equipment resulting in the use of excessive force and awkward body postures. Examples include:
- wheels that are the wrong size for the transitions between flooring types or rooms
- wheels that are too small to easily pass over gaps between elevator and main floor
- obstructions placed in line of travel
- damaged floor
- debris that is left on floor increasing the amount of force exerted, often in awkward postures
- Moving equipment with wheels (casters) that are poorly maintained or are inappropriate for the flooring surface. This results in the use of excessive force and awkward body postures.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
1-2. Any unexpected, abrupt stop or deceleration when moving equipment may result in _____.
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