Repositioning a bed patient

In the art of repositioning a patient in a hospital bed after he has slid down towards the foot board of the bed, the method comprising the steps of:

• selecting a first elongated relatively flat rigid member having a plurality of longitudinally spaced retaining means on one side thereof;
• positioning said first member lengthwise upon the surface of the bed with one end of said member engaging the foot board and said retaining means being upwardly disposed;
• selecting a second elongated rigid member having a flat longitudinal surface thereon, and having one end adapted to removably engage a selected retaining means on said first member;
• placing said second member in a substantially vertical position spaced away from the foot board, with said flat surface facing away from the foot board, and with said one end removably engaging a selected one of said retaining means;
• and
• then raising one foot of the patient, while the patient's knee is bent, and placing the foot upon said flat surface so that the patient, by straightening his leg, may move himself towards the head of the bed.