Session 2 REVIEW OF FORMS INLCUDED IN THE PACKAGE - How to use the competency form included in train the trainer direct care staff package
- How to use the session outline form
- How to run transfer workshops
HOW TO ASSESS A COMPUTER WORKSTATION - Why you need somebody else to observe you at your workstation to setup correctly
- Understanding natural spinal curves and comparing between standing and sitting postures
- The best landmark for workstation assessments
- Most common errors in workstation setup
- How to correct a chin poking posture
- Correct way to use an ergonomic chair
- Why footstools enhance comfort and spinal support in most people
- Mouse pad or not?
- Alternative equipment to consider
SAFE MANUAL HANDLING POSTURES - Practical application and demonstration
- Lunge
- Side lunge
- Semi squat
- Kneeling and support to return to stand
- Posture assessments
SIT TO STAND TRANSFER - Consideration of natural human movement patterns
- Essential starting positions
- The fold and unfold method of standing up
- The importance of feet position
- Where to position the frame in sit to stand
- Why current habits often oppose natural human movement
- Ideal seat height
- Criteria for one resident/patient/client stand transfer
- Look down, lean forward
- Look up, stand up
- Hand positions
- Foot position and weight transferences
- Avoiding twisting
- How much space do you need to do a sit to stand transfer safely?
- Placement of carers hands for guidance in sit to stand
- Practical tips for carers in relation to clients height
- Criteria for two resident/patient/client stand transfer
- Injury prevention strategies during a stand transfer
- Lowering people back into the chair, if needed, safely
- How close is too close to assist?
- Assisted sitting for the rigid client
- Teaching method tips for sit to stand
- How to assess staff to ensure they are performing the sit to stand transfer safely
Session 3 ROLLING A) Pulling - Natural human movements
- Bracing to increase base of support
- Ideal bed height
- Knee on the bed or not?
- Quick test to determine whether or not to put knee on the bed for rolling to protect carers back
- How to prevent shoulder injuries when rolling
B) Pushing - How to avoid lifting when pushing in rolling
- Using bodyweight to push during rolling
- Elbow and hand positions to prevent shoulder strain
- Using bodyweight versus using arms
SLIDE SHEET TRANSFERS UP THE BED - The benefits of slide sheets
- Correct size of slide sheet in relation to patient
- How to assess if slide sheet is effective
- Different options in folding the slide sheet when transferring up the bed
- How to assess the safety of the ideal posture before the manoeuvre is commenced
IN PLACE TURNS USING SLIDE SHEET - Allow slide sheet to achieve turn
- Why you shouldn’t hold the fold
- How to remove the slide sheet safely and keep the resident/patient/client in the position
- Positioning slide sheet under the resident/patient/client with minimal rolling
Session 4 LIE TO SIT A) One Resident/patient/client Assist - Natural human movement patterns
- Criteria for lie to sit
B) Two Resident/patient/client Assist - Positioning of second resident/patient/client to assist
- Side lying versus supine technique
- Using the electric bed to assist lie to sit
- Awareness of resident/patient/client’s comfort in long sitting
STAND LIFTERS - Criteria for resident/patient/client to use stand lifter
- How to avoid potential risks associated with using the stand lifter
- Quick checklist to determine if the stand lifter is the appropriate equipment
- Preparation prior to stand lifter transfer
- Applying safe manual handling principles to manoeuvring the lifter
- How and when to use the brakes on the lifter
- Ideal positioning of lifter legs
THE MANUAL HANDLING ASSOCIATED WITH USING A HOIST LIFTER - Rolling the patient/resident/client versus pulling them forward to position the sling
- Using the correct size sling
- Positioning the sling underneath the patient/resident/client
- Crossing straps between the legs
- Reducing the resident’s/patient’s/client’s fear associated with bringing the lifter in towards the bed
- Guiding a resident/patient/client in a hoist lifter into a chair
- Using the lifter to remove the sling once resident/patient/client is seated to avoid pulling them forward manually
- Getting a sling into position when a patient/resident/client is in a chair and can’t lean forward
- Tips for getting straps under legs in the chair
TRAINING SESSION PLAN OUTLINE - Why principle based manual handling training is most effective
- Example of assisting patient/client/resident with eating and drinking who is in bed using safe principles
- using the competency assessment form and homework
Session 5 BED MAKING MOPPING - Best types of mops and buckets
- Applying safe manual handling principles to squeezing out a mop in a traditional mop bucket
- Mopping technique
- Let the mop do the work
- The way to figure 8 mop without twisting
- Ideal length of mop handle
VACUUMING - Backpack vacuum cleaner versus upright versus pull along
HANGING OUT WASHING - The importance of the lunge posture
- Appropriate basket position
Session 6 ASSISTING SOMEONE UP OFF THE FLOOR USING CHAIRS - Criteria for this technique
LIFTING PATIENT/CLIENT/RESIDENT OFF THE FLOOR USING A LIFTER - Preparation before lifting
- Moving the patient/resident/client into an open space before using the lifter
- Using bodyweight and slide sheets to move resident/patient/client
- Positioning the sling under the resident/patient/client
- Best position of lifter
- Choosing strap lengths to avoid lifting
- Secret to reducing resident/patient/client’s length on floor if need (cooperative patients only)
- To use or not to use the handles on the back of the lifter sling?
TED STOCKING APPLICATIOR - Risks associated with application of TED stocking without Ezy As Applicator
- Applying safe manual handling principles to applying TED stockings
- Application to the resident/patient/client in sitting and lying on bed
ASSISTING CLIENT IN AND OUT OF A CAR - Easiest way to get in and out of a car seat independently
- Available aids to assist with clients in and out of cars
- How to apply the seatbelt extender
PUTTING A WHEELCHAIR IN AND OUT OF THE BOOT OF A CAR - Reduce the size of the wheelchair where possible
- Using a slide sheet to reduce friction
- Appropriate ratio of size of wheelchair to carer
- One assist and two assist techniques
ASSISTED WALKING - Allowing for natural human movements of resident/patient/client when walking
- Ratio of frame height to client
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