Safe Handling - Patients High Risk

Course Overview
To ensure employees understand the practical applications of moving patients in bed and transfers and the theory and practical applications of hoisting principles
Target Staff Group
All Older People Inpatient Mental Health Nurses and Healthcare Support Workers Specialist Services Community Nursing Teams All AHPs and AHP Assistants working in above inpatient settings
Course Prerequisites
Not Applicable
Objectives
Injuries and their avoidance Legislation & Risk Assessment Principles of safer handling & back care Ergonomics and posture Team handling & Communication Practical applications of moving larger loads Practical pushing, pulling, lifting and lowering Practical applications of moving patients from sitting to standing (from chair or bed), moving forward and back in the chair, walking, assisting falling/fallen patients Turning in bed Getting in and out of bed Moving up the bed Lying to sitting on the edge Supine lateral transfers trolley to bed Hoist Safety, principles & practice Use of passive and stand-aid hoists Fitting of slings Practical hoisting chair to chair, chair to bed, from the floor Practical hoisting chair to chair, chair to bed, from the floor Transfers from chair to chair, chair to toilet
Delivery Method
Face-to-face
Refresher Period
Annually
Duration
One day
How to Book
Initially - This is automatically allocated to those staff who require it Refresher - ESR via E-learning, searching for Safe Handling High Risk Update

Workforce and Development