Patient-positioning device

A device for use with a plurality of associated beds having associated bed sheets, the device operable for longitudinally translating an associated individual along the associated bed, the device comprising:

• a selectively positionable frame member;
• at least a first strap member having first and second ends, wherein the first end of the strap member is fixedly attached to the associated bed sheet;
• at least a first pulley rotatably attached with respect to the frame member;
• wherein the second end of the at least a first strap member is windably communicated with the at least a first pulley;
• and
• a prime mover having at least a first output, wherein the at least a first output is operatively coupled to the at least a first pulley, wherein when the prime mover is engaged said first output is rotated in a first output direction and the at least a first pulley is rotated in a first pulley direction windably drawing the at least a first strap member around the at least a first pulley.