This training session is for clinical staff working in direct contact with patients. This is a trust mandatory requirement and has to be updated every three years.
COVID-19 ADVICE
Please do not attend if you or any family member has any COVID-19 symptoms
Masks, hand sanitiser and hand washing facilities will be provided
Please bring your own refreshments
Please maintain 2m distancing at all times other than whilst participating in practical training maintain a minimum of 1m distancing, wear a mask and regular hand cleansing.
Please report to the Manual Handling Advisor on arrival so you can be entered on the register
All equipment will be cleaned prior and during use
Learning outcomes
Awareness of the principles of safe patient handling and use of equipment
Awareness of controversial techniques
Awareness of the importance of safety checks for all equipment including sling inspection
Confident and competent using patient handling equipment including sling inspection
Importance of patient risk assessment/patient ability
Awareness of bariatric patient referral and equipment process
Awareness of good back care and posture
Notes
Please attend wearing suitable clothing and footwear as you will be practicing patient handling tasks.
Please inform the manual handling advisor of any reasons you cannot participate in the practice sessions.