Proposed Lifting and Transfer Procedures

Anne Grui DCD Coordinator, Anne Mack PT, and Stephanie Labandz PT.

TRANSFERS and LIFTING OF STUDENTS

Transfers for students 39 pounds and
under.

Can be lifted by one person that has been trained by

the district physical therapist.

Transfers for students 40 to 79

pounds.

Will be lifted by two adults trained by the district

physical therapist.

Students 80 pounds and over.

Will be transitioned from a two person lift to using a

mechanical lift (ie. Hoyer) when being transferred.
Training will be provided by the district physical
therapist.
USE OF TRANSFER BELTS

Students who walk primarily for exercise/therapy will wear gait belts for student and staff
safety during transfers.
Students needing assistance with weight bearing transfer will wear a transfer belt when being
assisted.
*Teams will need to have approval from the District PT to deviate from these procedures.