I have worked pych wards and med wards and have transferred patients in both and I have never been injured-primarily because of a tip that a older nurse aide gave me when I first began as a CNA.She told me to always wear a firm but comfortable girdle while working.It protects the back as you transfer(using the right technique, of course) and it protected me on a psych ward when a very hyperactive and angry patient kicked me in the side.I received a very superficial blow, with slight brusing. I think what made the difference was the girdle.
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