Abstract: A portable patient moving device which is detachably connected to a bed frame. A first and a second detachable bearing support is connected to the bed frame, and supports near the head end thereof a shaft for rotation. A plurality of straps have one end connected to the shaft, and extend along the length of the bed to a patient support. By rotating the shaft, it is possible to move a patient which has been placed on the patient support longitudinally the bed frame. The entire device may be conveniently detached from the bed frame and moved to another bed frame as necessary.