Jan 14, 2026 – Safe Patient Vehicle Transfers: Demonstrations and Explanations

Live and recorded on Jan 14, 2026 from 2 PM – 3 PM Eastern
FREE to ALL. Thank you to the sponsorship by Wy’East Medical.

Title: Safe Patient Vehicle Transfers: Demonstrations and Explanations
Presented by Christopher Craigmile, CSPHP and Dennis Markle

Overview:

This webinar provides clear, step-by-step instruction on safely transferring moderate- to fully-dependent patients in and out of vehicles using evidence-based Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) practices. Participants will learn how to assess patient mobility, identify environmental risks, and select and operate appropriate transfer equipment. Demonstrations will cover both emergent and non-emergent scenarios, emphasizing communication, patient dignity, and injury prevention. By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped to perform vehicle transfers confidently, safely, and in alignment with SPHM standards.

 By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Assess patient mobility levels to determine appropriate transfer methods.
2. Position and operate SPHM equipment correctly and safely during vehicle transfers.
3. Uphold patient dignity through effective communication and respectful handling practices.
4. Maintain a safe environment by identifying and mitigating hazards throughout the transfer process, including demonstrations using mechanical lifts and transfer aids across various vehicle types.
5. Perform vehicle transfers confidently and efficiently in alignment with evidence-based SPHM standards that support optimal safety and ergonomic performance.

Meet the Speakers

Chris Craigmile, CSPHP, is a Safe Patient Handling Professional with over 15 years of experience supporting SPHM programs in acute, long-term, and outpatient care settings. As owner of Craigmile Health Solutions, he specializes in risk assessments, program development, and caregiver injury prevention. Chris serves on multiple national SPHM committees, leads the SPHM Certification Executive Committee, and co-founded the annual New York State SPHM Summit.

Dennis Markle is an experienced Safe Patient Handling (SPH) professional with over a decade of work in clinical consulting, education, and product solutions that support caregiver safety and early mobility. As a Senior Product Specialist at Guldmann, he leads SPH training and program support across the U.S. East Coast, building on his early hands-on experience as a Lift Team Technician at Geisinger Medical Center. Inspired by a career-ending back injury in 2011, Dennis is a committed advocate for safe transfer practices and continues to contribute to SPH policy, bariatric care best practices, and national educational initiatives.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 15826, for 1 contact hour.

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