Risk for injury during client transfer is minimized most effectively b

Risk for injury during client transfer is minimized most effectively by:

1. Implementation of lift teams
2. Yearly personnel training sessions
3. Using mechanical lifts when possible
4. Use of evidence-based techniques

ANSWER

ANS: 4
Injuries to both caregiver and client occur during client transfer. The caregiver is at risk for mus-culoskeletal injuries. The client is at risk for falls as well as musculoskeletal injuries. There is a shift from ineffective, injury-prone client transfer techniques to evidence-based practices for safe client handling.
The implementation of a lift team is directly supported by evidence-based research (EBR).
Yearly training sessions are important but the specific training is determined first by EBR.
The use of mechanical lifts is directly supported by evidence-based research (EBR).