Patient Transfer and Positioning, Part 1: Basic Techniques for Transferring Patients Safely Video Item # MCA2021 - Length 28 minutes - $285.00 Defines key principles for safe transfer, including the need to know the patient, control teamwork environment, and proper body mechanics. Uses actual patients, in real-life healthcare settings, to illustrate specific techniques such as the pivot transfer, two-person transfer, three-person transfer and mechanical lifts.

Patient Transfer and Positioning, Part 2: Principles for Positioning Immobilized Patients Video Item # MCA2022 - Length 28 minutes - $285.00 Demonstrates the four basic positions - supine, prone, side-lying and Fowler's, along with correct methods for moving patients from one position to another. Stress prevention and complications such as pressure sores, loss of muscle tone and decreased circulation. Provides guidelines for documentation.