Patient Transfer Equipment

Patient Transfer Stretcher for Daily Nursing Home Operations

In a nursing home or long-term care facility, patient transportation is rarely a one-time task. Caregivers may need to move different residents between bedrooms, treatment areas, rehabilitation rooms and other care spaces throughout the day.

For this type of repeated use, a transfer stretcher needs to be easy to reposition, convenient to secure and flexible enough to accommodate different patient positions and caregiver access requirements.

The JH-OCT102 patient transfer stretcher combines 510–850 mm height adjustment, a 0–70° gas-spring assisted backrest, horizontally folding side rails, a central braking system and four 150 mm twin-wheel medical casters. These features provide a practical transport platform for nursing homes and other professional long-term care environments.

Designed for Repeated Resident Transfers throughout the Day

One Transport Platform for Different Care Areas

A resident may need to move from a nursing room to a treatment area in the morning and later to another care or rehabilitation space. For residents with limited mobility, these movements may require a full-length patient support platform rather than a wheelchair or walking aid.

The JH-OCT102 provides a mobile surface for this type of assisted transportation while allowing caregivers to adjust the stretcher as the care situation changes.

From Mobile Transport to Stationary Care

Once the resident reaches the destination, the stretcher can be secured using its central braking system. The platform height and backrest position can then be adjusted according to the next stage of care.

This makes the equipment useful not only during movement but also during short periods of positioning before or after transfer.

510–850 mm Height Adjustment for Different Care Equipment

Adapt the Stretcher to the Transfer Situation

The patient platform can be adjusted between approximately 510 mm and 850 mm. This allows caregivers to change the working height according to the patient transfer procedure and the equipment positioned alongside the stretcher.

Long-term care facilities may use nursing beds and other patient support equipment with different surface heights. A height-adjustable stretcher provides greater flexibility than a fixed-height trolley when working across these different care areas.

Supports a More Practical Caregiver Working Position

Platform height can also be changed when caregivers need closer access for positioning or routine care. Instead of performing every task at one fixed level, staff can adapt the stretcher to the situation.

0–70° Gas-Spring Backrest for Resident Positioning

Flat or Raised Upper-Body Position

The backrest can be adjusted from 0° to approximately 70°. A gas-spring mechanism assists the movement of the back section without requiring an electric backrest actuator.

This allows the resident to remain in a flat lying position during transport or be repositioned into a more upright posture when required.

Useful When Residents Remain on the Stretcher Temporarily

In long-term care environments, a resident may occasionally remain on the transport platform while waiting for another procedure or transfer. An adjustable backrest provides additional positioning flexibility during these periods.

Central Braking System Supports Frequent Stop-and-Go Operation

Convenient Foot-Operated Brake Controls

The stretcher is equipped with a central braking system with foot controls positioned around the chassis. This allows caregivers to switch between movement and stationary positioning without individually operating separate caster brakes.

For equipment used repeatedly by different caregivers throughout the day, straightforward brake operation can make the transport workflow easier to manage.

Secure the Stretcher before Patient Handling

After arriving at the required care area, the braking system can be engaged before transfer, repositioning or other care procedures begin.

This creates a clear operational sequence for staff: move the stretcher, position it correctly, engage the brake and then begin patient handling.

Folding Side Rails Balance Protection and Caregiver Access

Side Support during Resident Transportation

Protective side rails provide lateral support while a resident is positioned on the stretcher. This is particularly relevant when transporting people who cannot independently maintain or adjust their body position.

The rail system incorporates safety locking mechanisms to keep the protective components secured in their working position.

Lower the Rails When Closer Access Is Needed

When caregivers need to perform an assisted transfer or approach the resident from the side, the rails can be lowered horizontally.

This allows staff to create open lateral access without permanently removing the protective rail system.

150 mm Twin-Wheel Casters for Movement around the Facility

Designed for Indoor Care Environments

The JH-OCT102 uses four 150 mm twin-wheel resin medical casters for routine indoor transportation.

The caster configuration supports movement through corridors and between different care areas, while the central braking system provides control when the stretcher reaches its destination.

Consider the Complete Transport Route before Purchasing

For nursing home projects, buyers should evaluate more than the stretcher itself. Door widths, corridor dimensions, turning areas, elevator access and room layouts can all influence whether patient transport equipment works efficiently in daily operation.

The JH-OCT102 has an overall size of approximately 1925 × 663 mm, allowing project buyers to compare the equipment dimensions with the intended facility layout before ordering.

Molded PP Components for Routine Cleaning

Practical Surfaces for Shared Care Equipment

The patient platform and protective components use molded PP construction with smooth surfaces suitable for routine cleaning.

This is an important practical consideration for transport equipment that may be used for multiple residents within the same care facility.

The main stretcher structure uses a welded carbon steel frame with an electrostatic powder-coated finish, providing the structural base for the patient platform and mobility system.

Integrated IV Pole for Residents Requiring Infusion Support

An IV pole is included in the stretcher configuration. When a resident requires infusion support during transportation, the IV pole can move together with the patient and stretcher.

This provides a practical solution for transfers where ongoing infusion support is required between different care areas.

How the JH-OCT102 Fits into a Nursing Home Transfer Workflow

Before Transfer

Caregivers can position the stretcher beside the resident's nursing bed, adjust the platform height and lower the side rail to provide closer access for assisted transfer.

During Transportation

After the resident is positioned correctly, the side rail can be returned to its protective position. The 150 mm twin-wheel casters then support movement through the facility.

At the Destination

The central braking system can be engaged once the stretcher reaches the required location. Caregivers can then adjust the backrest or platform height according to the next care procedure.

Preparing for the Next Resident

After use, the molded PP patient platform and protective components provide accessible surfaces for routine cleaning before the stretcher returns to service.

This complete cycle is particularly relevant in nursing homes where one piece of transfer equipment may be used repeatedly during daily care operations.

What Should Nursing Home Buyers Consider before Ordering?

Resident Mobility Levels

Consider whether residents require full-length support during transportation or whether other transfer equipment may be more appropriate for residents who can remain seated or partially mobilize independently.

Compatibility with Existing Nursing Beds

Compare the 510–850 mm stretcher height range with the sleeping and care surfaces already used in the facility.

Facility Layout

Check the 1925 × 663 mm overall dimensions against doorways, corridors, elevators and turning spaces along the intended transfer routes.

Daily Frequency of Use

For facilities performing repeated transfers, braking operation, side rail access, caster configuration and cleaning workflow should all be considered alongside the basic product dimensions.

Key Technical Specifications

Model: JH-OCT102.

Product Type: Patient Transfer Stretcher / Patient Transport Trolley.

Overall Size: 1925 × 663 × 510/850 mm.

Size Tolerance: ±2**.

Height Adjustment: 510–850 mm.

Backrest Adjustment: 0–70°.

Backrest Mechanism: Gas-spring assisted adjustment.

Main Frame: Welded carbon steel frame with electrostatic powder-coated finish.

Patient Platform: Molded PP construction.

Side Rails: Molded PP side rails with horizontal lowering function.

Side Rail Safety: Integrated safety locking mechanism.

Caster Diameter: 150 mm.

Caster Type: Twin-wheel resin medical casters.

Brake System: Central braking system with foot-operated controls.

Rated Load Capacity: 300 kg.

IV Pole: Included.

Patient Transfer Equipment for Nursing Home Projects

For nursing home and long-term care projects, transfer equipment should be planned together with the beds and other patient-care products used throughout the facility. Equipment dimensions, working height, resident mobility level and daily caregiver workflow all influence the final configuration.

Explore our Patient Transfer Equipment range for additional patient transport solutions.

You can also explore our Nursing Bed range when planning resident rooms and long-term care projects.

For specifications, available configurations, project quantities, OEM/ODM requirements or quotations, contact us with your purchasing requirements.