Moving People Safely - Rolling, Using Slide Sheets
Course Description:
Safe manual handling is an important part of life for everyone, but it’s especially important for those working in the care sector. The types of manual handling tasks that staff might use during their work day include lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling and holding. If these manual handling tasks are performed incorrectly or unsafely, it puts both the staff member and the individual at risk of serious injury.
It is essential that staff can safely move the people they support, following the individual’s care plan and applying best practice manual handling principles. This includes using the appropriate equipment, such as a stand-up or full sling hoist, to minimise risk to the person and the staff member. Staff must always complete the task with the person, not for the person, in order to maintain dignity and independence.
This course demonstrates how to safely use slide sheets to assist a person to roll.
Learning Outcomes:
After completing this course, participants should be able to:
- Demonstrate how to safely use slide sheets to assist a person to roll
Who is this course appropriate for:
This course is appropriate for all Care and Clinical staff
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