Abstract: A computer program product for specifying the patient handling equipment necessary to physically move a patient in a healthcare facility includes a computer program with a computer readable storage medium having specification commands stored thereon. A patient profile entry device is connected to the storage medium for entering data regarding the patient into the storage medium. The computer readable storage medium commands are executable by a processor to generate an output for showing the equipment that should be used in physically moving the patient. The method of specifying patient handling equipment utilizes the patient's weight and level of independent mobility skills to specify the kind of patient handling device necessary to move the patient. The system includes equipment specification, user training, data tracking, and output modules Patient commands within the equipment specification module evaluate input patient data and assess the patient safety protocol required to move the patient.