Rubric

Keep in mind that 6 students have already been assessed using this rubric. Changing it will affect their evaluations.
RCP 26 - Transfer to Wheelchair - Video
RCP 26 - Transfer to Wheelchair - Video
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome RCP - Transfer to Wheelchair
Student is able to perform the resident care procedure with no critical errors and no more than two non-critical errors to meet expectations. All steps must be performed in order per the manual.  
threshold: 3.0 pts
5 pts Exceeds Expectations
3 pts Meets Expectations
0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations
pts
5 pts
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1. Do initial steps.
threshold: pts
1 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
1 pts
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2. Place wheelchair on resident's unaffected side. Brace firmly against side of bed with wheels locked and foot rests out of way.
threshold: pts
2 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
2 pts
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3. Assist resident to sit on edge of bed. Encourage resident to sit for a few seconds to become steady. Check for dizziness (10-15 seconds). Assist resident to put on non-skid socks/footwear.
threshold: pts
2 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
2 pts
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4. Stand in front of resident and apply gait belt around the resident's abdomen.
threshold: pts
2 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
2 pts
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5. Grasp the gait belt securely on both sides of the resident.
threshold: pts
2 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
2 pts
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6. Ask the resident to place their hands on your upper arms.
threshold: pts
2 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
2 pts
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7. On the count of three, help resident into standing position by straightening your knees. Stand toe to toe with resident.
threshold: pts
2 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
2 pts
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8. Allow resident to gain balance, check for dizziness.
threshold: pts
2 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
2 pts
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9. Move your feet to shoulder width apart and slowly turn resident.
threshold: pts
2 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
2 pts
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10. Lower resident into wheelchair by bending your knees and leaning forward.
threshold: pts
2 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
2 pts
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11. Align resident's body and position foot rest. Remove gait belt.
threshold: pts
2 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
2 pts
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12. Unlock wheels. Transport resident FORWARD through open doorway after checking for traffic.
threshold: pts
2 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
2 pts
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13. Transport resident up to closed door, open door and BACK wheelchair through doorway.
threshold: pts
2 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
2 pts
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14. Take resident to destination and lock wheelchair.
threshold: pts
2 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
2 pts
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15. Do final steps.
threshold: pts
1 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
1 pts
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