Medical mattress evacuation sheet

The Evac Sheet must be placed in between the mattress and the bed. 'Fasten the safety straps around the patient. The safety straps firmly secure the patient during evacuation. 'Grasp the handle at the foot of the bed and turn the mattress around 90. Slide patient down on the floor and pull the patientto the gathering point. Keeps your back straight while pulling the patient to the safety. Throughout the evacuation process patient should be pulled with the feet first both when on floor and going down the stairs to minimize the risk of injury to the patient. The long handles on both end of the mattress allow the personnel to holda healthy posture reducing the risk of back injuries while evacuating the patient. The side handles help the personnel to lift the mattress and move it horizontally. To properly use the Evac Sheet, follow these instructions for placing it between the mattress and the bed: The Evac Sheet must be placed securely in between the mattress and the bed. Fasten the safety straps around the patient to ensure their stability during evacuation. Turning the Mattress and Sliding the Patient During the evacuation process, follow these steps for turning the mattress and sliding the patient: Grasp the handle at the foot of the bed and turn the mattress around 90 degrees. Slide the patient down onto the floor, ensuring their safety. Pull the patient towards the designated gathering point while keeping your back straight. Ensuring Patient Safety during Evacuation To minimize the risk of injury to the patient during evacuation, adhere to the following guidelines: Always pull the patient with their feet first, both when on the floor and descending the stairs