Lateral Transfer - Overview

The fact is this: 90% of all patient transfers are lateral — bed to stretcher, or vice versa. In this context, most health care professionals routinely lift weights that exceed all professional standards. At any given time, 38% of clinical staff members are suffering from occupationally-related back pain. In fact, 18% of caregivers will leave the profession due to back pain. For the most part, these injuries occur for two reasons: Improper lift procedures and inappropriate equipment.

Wy'East can help. Wy'East's unique, patented design provides for a transfer pad that actually moves the patient from bed to stretcher — and back again — with absolutely no lifting on the part of the caregiver. Improper lift procedures are virtually negated by this simple transfer process.

And the equipment is appropriate in almost any care environment, from ICU to cardiac care to orthopedics and burn units, to long-term care, and more. All processes are either hydraulic or mechanical, eliminating the need for a power source. These systems are flexible — they're designed for varying bed heights and tight spaces — and they're ergonomically sound. As a rule, they are manufactured in accordance with the highest manufacturing standards.

Learn more about Lateral Transfer systems from Wy'East:

TotaLift-II Transfer Chair. Stretcher converts to chair for the ultimate in transfer and transport flexibility.
TC-300 Treatment Chair. The all-purpose treatment chair that converts into a stretcher.
Accessories. Optional accessories include trays, upper side rails, free-standing IV poles, comfort pad mattresses, and more.

Our Zero Lift Policy: Wy'East's unique, patented lateral patient transfer chairs are designed to minimize risk and to enable caregivers to move patients safely and comfortably without lifting.