Apparatus and method for positioning a patient

A method for positioning a patient, comprising:

• positioning the patient on a patient support device;
• placing a positioning apparatus between the patient support device and a support surface on which the patient support device rests, the positioning apparatus including:
• a body comprising a front end, a first lateral side, a second lateral side, and a ramped surface between the first lateral side and the second lateral side;
• a tail extending from the front end of the body, the tail comprising an elongated piece of material;
• and
• a directional guide material coupled to or integrated with the ramped surface and configured to interface with the patient support device, wherein the directional guide material inhibits relative movement in a first direction between the patient support device and the positioning apparatus more than relative movement in a second direction between the patient support device and the positioning apparatus;
• moving the tail longitudinally relative to the patient until the tail and the body are aligned with a desired location;
• and
• moving the tail laterally relative to the patient, thereby moving the body underneath the patient to support the patient in a desired position.