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Hoist Training for Safer People Handling
Overview
With increased use of hoists and standaids within hospitals,care homes and domicillary care environments it is essential that every care provider should have up to date knowledge of ceiling and floor hoists,standaids and sling selection inorder to prevent injury and to maintain a high standard of care.
Who is it for?
Proprietors, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, Nurses, Carers, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and anyone that has the responsibility for purchasing equipment, carrying out manual handling risk assessments, managing care plans, supervising/training staff and providing care to service users.
Course Content
- Health & safety legislation
- Hoists & standaids
- Types of slings
- Risk assessments
- Care plans
- Safety procedures
- Policies & procedures
- Infection control
- Tissue viability
- Service user profiles
- Principles of safe moving & handling
- Practical skills
- Record keeping
Learning Outcomes
- Understand duties & responsibilities under current legislation
- Implementing effective manual handling policies
- How to carry out hoist/standaid risk assessments
- Managing care plans
- How to select correct hoist & standaid
- How to select correct type of sling & incorporate infection control and tissue viability procedures into care plan
- Requirements for servicing hoists & standaids
- Sling inspection procedures
- Able to demonstrate effective practical skills
- Able to deal with problem solving issues based on service user profiles
- How to keep effective records
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