UNIT HSC 2028

| Describe how to obtain information relating to using and storing lifting aids and equipment.

Ensuring there is enough space to do the agreed activity, and able to move around safely.

This assignment seeks to discuss three key themes in relation to Manual handling in the health care sector and will describe the literature which supports this. This topic has been chosen as the handling of patients plays an important role in Health and Social care. NHS, (2010, p. 3) states that 'Manual handling is a core competency for staff caring for patients'. This assignment will look at the importance of training that is required to ensure competent and safe use of equipment and the moving and handling of patients. Secondly this assignment will go on to describe how poor manual handling can affect Patients. There are many problems that can arise from incorrect manual handling, therefore this assignment will focus on the risk of

Factors that need to be taken into account when moving and positioning individuals include ensuring the area you are using is hazard free, for example making sure there is nothing in your way that will affect you moving safely eg rugs to trip over, wet floors, other individuals moving around. You must make sure the equipment is fully working and safe to use, for example if using a hoist ensuring the sling is in date, making sure there are no pulls on the sling and loops, ensuring the battery is charged and the hoist is clean and fully working. Making sure the individual is correctly positioned and safely positioned in vital and if they aren’t 100% correct then you must start again to ensure this.

Again I would not use any equipment I have not been fully trained on. I would ensure I am wearing correct clothing and footwear when moving and positioning an individual, to avoid risk of being harmed, for example I would not wear open shoes or sandals while using a hoist. I would need to check my surroundings (enough room, loose rugs, furniture in the way) and the equipment being used (enough charge, no loose wires, and sling clean and intact). Infection control also plays a part in this too, correct PPE (personal protective equipment) should be worn and hands washed. NEVER rush when moving and/or positioning an individual.

• Use of hoist or other specialist equipment to be undertaken after appropriate training and within health and safety guidelines

All outcomes in red are observations to be carried out by assessor. The information given indicates the types of things assessor will be looking for

| Describe how the health and safety control equipment relevant to the work should be used in accordance with the given instructions.

Describe possible multiple conditions and/or disabilities that individuals may have. Individuals may have multiple disabilities/conditions such as mental health issues, physical problems, learning difficulties and sensory loss. Extra support may be required for individuals that may have these multiple disabilities.

We need to know the normal range of movement of the muscles and joints so when moving, handling and positioning a person we know the limits of each limb. We need to take into consideration other factors that may inhibit a person’s movements as:

2) Under what conditions and in what ways would you ever move a patient? Would you be moving this one?

The equipment serves a dual role in assisting the nurse, while it also helps in retaining the dignity and privacy for patients compromised due to excess weight or extreme health condition circumstances.

be collected. Then perform hand hygiene, apply gloves, gown, and protective barriers. Assss body’s general appearance and note any dressings, tubes, and medical equipment.

A physical therapist has many responsibilities; these responsibilities correspond to which type of patient they have. They diagnose and, manage movement dysfunction and improve physical and functional disabilities. They also restore, maintain, and promote the best physical function. Another responsibility of theirs would be to prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of disabilities. I would like to diagnose and manage the movement dysfunction that the patient would have because after that I would be able to help or reduce the problem it causes. I wouldn’t like the planning or assessing the way I would treat the problem. There would be a variety of machinery in physical therapy; this would include crutches, canes, wheelchairs, power devices, long-handled reachers and static and dynamic splints. Therapists would of course instruct the patient how to use it and fit it to them. There’s Traction, Ultrasound, Electric Muscle Stimulation,

Increased flexibility allows the body to reach full ranges of motion and a body operating in the full range of motion is potentially less likely to be injured. Approximately 98 percent of injuries are avoidable, caused by lack of range of motion and improper movements. The two