Example of an Algorithm to Aid in Decision Making Regarding Safe Patient Handling and Mobility to Assist a Patient with Ambulation - Flowchart
Example of an Algorithm to Aid in Decision Making Regarding Safe Patient Handling and Mobility to Assist a Patient with Ambulation - Flowchart Example of an Algorithm to Aid in Decision Making Regarding Safe Patient Handling and Mobility to Assist a Patient with Ambulation Example of an Algorithm to Aid in Decision Making Regarding Safe Patient Handling and Mobility to Assist a Patient with Ambulation
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Does patient have upper extremity strength and ability to grasp with at least one hand?

Does patient have upper extremity strength and ability to grasp with at least one hand?

Does patient have upper extremity strength and ability to grasp with at least one hand?

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

Does patient have upper extremity strength and ability to grasp with at least one hand?

Does patient have upper extremity strength and ability to grasp with at least one hand?

Does patient have upper extremity strength and ability to grasp with at least one hand?

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

OPTIONS:

A.Ceiling lift or full body lifting device with ambulation sling.

B.Powered standing assist device with ambulation capacity.

Bariatric patients requires additional caregivers.

OPTIONS:

A.Ceiling lift or full body lifting device with ambulation sling.

B.Powered standing assist device with ambulation capacity.

Bariatric patients requires additional caregivers.

OPTIONS:

A.Ceiling lift or full body lifting device with ambulation sling.

B.Powered standing assist device with ambulation capacity.

Bariatric patients requires additional caregivers.

Using Celing lift or full body lifting device with ambulation sling.

Bariatric patients require additional caregivers.

Using Celing lift or full body lifting device with ambulation sling.

Bariatric patients require additional caregivers.

Using Celing lift or full body lifting device with ambulation sling.

Bariatric patients require additional caregivers.

End

End

End

End

End

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Is patient cooperative?

Is patient cooperative?

Is patient cooperative?

yes

yes

Yes

no

no

No

Never ambulate a combative patient.

Assess patient and reschedule if needed.

Never ambulate a combative patient.

Assess patient and reschedule if needed.

Never ambulate a combative patient.

Assess patient and reschedule if needed.

Can parient bear weight and balance while standing?

Can parient bear weight and balance while standing?

Can parient bear weight and balance while standing?

Fully

Fully

Fully

Partial

Partial

Partial

No

No

No

Partial weight bearing and/or no to other questions

Partial weight bearing and/or no to other questions

Partial weight bearing and/or no to other questions

Use ceiling lift or full body lifting device with ambulation sling.

Bariatric patients require additional caregivers

Use ceiling lift or full body lifting device with ambulation sling.

Bariatric patients require additional caregivers

Use ceiling lift or full body lifting device with ambulation sling.

Bariatric patients require additional caregivers

OPTIONS:

A. Ceiling lift or full body lifting device with ambulation sling.

B.Powered standing assist device with ambulation capacity.

Bariatric patients require additional caregivers.

OPTIONS:

A. Ceiling lift or full body lifting device with ambulation sling.

B.Powered standing assist device with ambulation capacity.

Bariatric patients require additional caregivers.

OPTIONS:

A. Ceiling lift or full body lifting device with ambulation sling.

B.Powered standing assist device with ambulation capacity.

Bariatric patients require additional caregivers.

Does patient have upper extremity strength and ability to grasp with at least one hand?

Does patient have upper extremity strength and ability to grasp with at least one hand?

Does patient have upper extremity strength and ability to grasp with at least one hand?

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

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Coach and cue patient. Use assistive device as prescribed or determined by team.

Fall protection options if needed:

A.Ceiling lift or full body lifting devicewith loose ambulation sling.

B.Powered standing assist devicewith ambulation capacity and loose sling.

C.Non-powered standing aid with ambulation capability.

Coach and cue patient. Use assistive device as prescribed or determined by team.

Fall protection options if needed:

A.Ceiling lift or full body lifting devicewith loose ambulation sling.

B.Powered standing assist devicewith ambulation capacity and loose sling.

C.Non-powered standing aid with ambulation capability.

Coach and cue patient. Use assistive device as prescribed or determined by team.

Fall protection options if needed:

A.Ceiling lift or full body lifting devicewith loose ambulation sling.

B.Powered standing assist devicewith ambulation capacity and loose sling.

C.Non-powered standing aid with ambulation capability.

How high is medical/cognitive fall risk?

How high is medical/cognitive fall risk?

How high is medical/cognitive fall risk?

Low

Low

Low

High

High

High