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Preparing to use the Scale
The Patient Transfer Scale should be used in line with current moving and handling
policies. Essentially, it should be used in the same way you would use a transfer board,
taking into account of course that you will need to pause during the transfer process.
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The Patient Transfer Weighing Scale should only be used by trained professionals.
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Ensure brakes on castors are applied before you begin the transfer process.
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The distance between the bed and trolley/bed must be no more than 100mm
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The Patient Transfer Scale must have a minimum of 200mm on each bed or
trolley and bed before use.
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When transferring, the two surfaces must be of similar height. A tilt of less than
3% (one side raised by around 25mm) is ok; a tilt greater than this will affect the
scale’s accuracy. To avoid showing an inaccurate reading, the scale will display an
error message if tilt exceeds 3%.
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Guidance for safe use can also be found on the scale itself (see next page).
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