Thank you for asking this question!
This is an on going problem for us too and often results in staff injury.
I have asked for advice from our resuscitation educator since this type of transfer is often performed since there is a need to perform CPR.
We both agreed that the best place for the patient is on the floor and so recommend that by carefully using a slide sheet the patient can be slide to the floor and recovery efforts performed on the floor.
When patient is stable to move, they would be moved using a Hovermatt and Hoverjack back to bed.
HOWEVER….is this what happens in practice????
The answer is usually no…..
This month I am attending the CNM meeting to discuss this very scenario.
I feel it requires a team effort to discuss and risk assess and develop a plan BEFORE it happens.
As I am typing this Anne has added her response and I agree wholeheartedly.
Fingers crossed that we can have success spreading this message.
