I think in general the role of orderlies has been to help with these kinds of tasks. There also cranes to help get heavy patients around, but even getting them

I think in general the role of orderlies has been to help with these kinds of tasks. There also cranes to help get heavy patients around, but even getting them strapped in can take quite a bit of work. EDIT: but I agree, getting these for nurses would be a good idea.