How to use a bath transfer bench

Click here for more information on Bath Transfer Benches: How to use a bath transfer bench. Hello, today I am going to teach you how to properly set up and use a bath transfer bench. Some people also call this a tub transfer bench. First of all I d like to introduce myself, my name is Dawn. I m a nurse as well as a safe patient handling specialist. I have been teaching safe patient handling for over 20 years. I have taught safe bath transfers to thousands of people in hospitals, nursing homes and home care settings across north america. Today we are going to compare 2 types of bath transfer benches, an older style and a newer style. Alright, lets get started. The first transfer bench I have here is the older style. You want to make sure you have it set up so that the bench is perfectly level. To use the bath transfer bench properly, simply back up to the edge of the bench until your knees touch the edge. Then sit down. Next, rotate your body while lifting your legs over the