PROCEDURE 1 | GENERAL GUIDELINES |
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Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair be- tween floors when an elevator is NOT available:
1.After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the bal- ancepoint,oneassistant(intherear)backsthewheel- chair up against the first step, while securely grasp- ing a
2.The second assistant, with a firm hold on a
3.The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stairhasbeennegotiatedandthewheelchairhasbeen rolled away from the stairway.
ESCALATORS? SORRY!
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.
Transferring To And From Other Seats
WARNING
BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters parallel to the object you are transferring onto. Also be certain the wheel locks are engaged to help prevent the wheels from moving.
CAUTION
When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will pre- vent damaged upholstery and the possi- bility of the wheelchair tipping forward.
NOTE: This activity may be performed independently pro- vided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength.
Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring, with the front casters parallel to it. Engage wheel locks. Shift body weight into seat with transfer.
During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will be beneath you. Use a transfer board if at all pos- sible.
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