VAN-TURN Skills Observation Assessment
Staff Member Observed
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Date
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PROCEDURE - DID THE EMPLOYEE:
Determine if the Van-Turn is appropriate for the resident?
Physical and cognitive guidelines:
• Patient able to weightbear to actively participate in standing position
• Patient is aware of surroundings and able to follow directions
• Patient is not combative or agitated
Have the required number of staff members present?
(2)
Select the correct size belt?
Inspect the belt and Van-Turn
and proper operation?
Perform environment assessment
and move objects that would impede operation of the Van-
Turn? (floor cleared of wiring/cords, clothing, avoidance of elevated door sills, sloped surfaces)
Correctly position the belt
around the lower abdomen and secure with the Velcro strap?
Adjust the Van-Turn Shin Pads
up/down to be just below the knee(s), wider/narrower, and
pivoting to support a leg that should not be involved in the transfer?
Move the lift into position
in front of the resident, feet in the proper place?
Properly using the wheel brakes
before lifting.
Tell the resident what you are doing.
Utilize proper 2-person lift assist of the resident
using the two padded handles on the belt,
followed by securing the safety strap around the center post and buckling to the belt, and
adjusting the tension of the safety strap to maintain the desired posture of the resident?
Release the wheel brakes
while moving the Van-Turn?
Move to the next seated position,
reapplying the wheel brakes and telling the resident what is
going to happen?
Release the safety strap buckle
while using the two padded handles of the belt to maintain
stability of the resident?
Lower the resident
to the desired seated position
while wheel brakes are engaged
?
Release the wheel brakes
to remove the Van-Turn, assisting the resident’s feet off the foot
plate?
Remove the Van-Turn belt, thanking the resident for his/her help and cooperation
?
Examine the belt
to determine if it is clean and ready for next use?
Make certain the resident is safe and comfortable
before leaving?
Refer to Operator’s Manual for more detailed description of transfer technique.
Pass
Fail
Observations __________________________________________________________________
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Observer’s Name _______________________________________________________________
Observer’s Signature ____________________________________________________________
