Joerns Oxford Switch Manuel De L'utilisateur page 10

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Switch
7. Repositioning Function (Seated)
The caregiver(s) must ALWAYS apply supportive and counter force in a safe manner
when the user is standing up, sitting down and during transfer. Failure to do this may
result in inadvertent tipping and consequential injury to the patient and/or caregiver.
If the patient has slipped forwards in their chair or has slouched into a compromised and/or
uncomfortable position, the Switch can be deployed to help reposition him/her further back in
the chair and achieve a more upright and comfortable position.
Remove or reposition any obstructions that hinder access to the patient, e.g. wheelchair foot
plates or furniture and manoeuvre the Switch in towards the patient.
Apply both brakes on the Switch to ensure a stable and secure platform.
Place the patient's feet on the base plate, using the feet decals as a positioning guide.
Ask the patient to lean forwards and grab hold of one of the frame rungs, appropriate to their
height, reach and comfort.
Caregiver(s) must ensure the patient maintains the correct position throughout the
transfer.
The patient should then raise himself/herself from the seat whilst the carer re-positions the
patient further back in the chair.
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