MTS - SafetySure® Transfer Board

• Safety bridge gap between transfer points
• Made of flexible plastic for ease of placement and removal
• Anti-slip strips keep board in place durng transfer
• Available in 23" and 30" lenghts
• 400 lb capacity

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The SafetySure® Transfer Board (SST Board) bridges the gap between two transfer points.  Anti-slip tapes on the bottom of the board enable it to remain immobile during the transfer process (fig. 1).  The SST Board is made of flexible plastic.  It is comfortable to sit on and is easily removed after use.  Available in 23" and 30" lengths.  Weight capacity 400 lbs.

The SafetySure® Transfer Board is used primarily for seated transfers:

• Between bed and wheelchair
• Between wheelchair and car
• Between wheelchair and toilet

Product Specifications:

Positioning
Place the SST Board under one hip on the individual to be transferred.  Tilt the individual towards the SST Board, taking the weight of the other hip.  With the individual entire weight now resting on the board,  the individual can easily be transferred.  To remove, bend the board upward toward the individual (fig. 2) so  that the anti-slip tapes are removed from contact with the underlying surface and the board will slide out by itself.

Transfer from bed to wheelchair
During transfer from a bed to a wheelchair, it is often advantageous to position the wheelchair at a slight angle to the bed so that the rear wheel of the wheelchair is not in the way of the transfer.  It is better if the bed is a little higer than the wheelchair to allow for a downward transfer.  The most common procedure is for the individual to be transferred to sit on the edge of the bed and then slide across to the wheelchair on the SST Board (fig. 3-4).

Transfers from the wheelchair to the bed often involve and upward movement if the bed cannot be lowered.  In this instance, the transfer can be made easier by the use of a SST Transfer Belt (fig. 6-7).

Transfers between wheelchair and toilet
When transferring an individual between a wheelchair and a toilet (fig. 8-9), two things should be kept in mind.  Bare and damp skin does not always slide on the SST Board.  A towel or toilet paper under the individual's buttocks will solve this problem.  As an alternative, you can remove the individual's lower garments after the transfer has been completed.

Since there is only a small area of contact between the SST Board and the toilet seat, it is recommended that the caregiver hold onto the board to make sure that it is kept firmly in position.

Transfer between wheelchair and car
During a wheelchair to car transfer, the SST Board functions best if the caregiver works from inside the car pulling the individual carefully towards them (fig. 10).  In the case of a totally passive individual, a SST Transfer Sling (item 3011) and a SST Transfer Belt maybe used in addition to the SST Transfer Board.  These additional items allows for a safe and easy transfer (fig 11).

Directions for use
Please read the istruction sheet before you use the SST Transfer Board.  If you have any questions concerning the proper use, call MTS Medical Supply at our toll free number 888-593-0377.  We will be glad to answer all of your questions.