Moving and handling theory
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what is manual handling
Manual handling is, by definition in legislation, the transporting or supporting of a load by hand or bodily force. This includes lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling or carrying.
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steps of manual handling
avoid - avoiding hazardous manual handling
assess - make a sufficient assessment of hazard
reduce - reduce risk through things like training
review - risk assessment should be reviewed on regular basis
assess - make a sufficient assessment of hazard
reduce - reduce risk through things like training
review - risk assessment should be reviewed on regular basis
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creating a risk assessment for manual handling
identify how to perform task without endangerment and maintaining residents dignity
the correct safety precautions to use
record potential hazards
plan and implement assessment
the correct safety precautions to use
record potential hazards
plan and implement assessment
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what steps are part of a dynamic risk assessment
task - is it repetitive, what techniques do I need
individual - appropriate clothing
load - sharp slippy areas
environment - is there enough space
equipment - is it suitable for the task
other - is there enough time to complete task
individual - appropriate clothing
load - sharp slippy areas
environment - is there enough space
equipment - is it suitable for the task
other - is there enough time to complete task
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what factors should be part of a risk assessment
the resident - are they nervous or anxious
the environment - is the room poorly lit, is the room too warm
the team - have they received training, is the team member pregnant
the environment - is the room poorly lit, is the room too warm
the team - have they received training, is the team member pregnant
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how can we reduce risk during people handling procedures
Ensure you attend annual moving and handling training sessions, in order to refresh your knowledge of safer techniques and how to avoid high risk manoeuvres where possible
Ensure the correct equipment is available and well maintained
Ensure you are trai
Ensure the correct equipment is available and well maintained
Ensure you are trai
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what equipment can you use as handling aids
Full body or stand aid hoists
Slide sheets
Turntables
Slide sheets
Turntables
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what is the essential tips for moving a resident
a risk assessment is to be made for the patient
each staff member has read and understood the risk assessment before the manoeuvre
remember that some manoeuvre will involve more than one staff member or handling aids
some patients will use equipment to
each staff member has read and understood the risk assessment before the manoeuvre
remember that some manoeuvre will involve more than one staff member or handling aids
some patients will use equipment to
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what is the sit to stand technique (1)
1. Stand at the patient's side
2. Ask them to lean forward and shuffle to the front of the chair
3. Feet apart, one slightly in front
4. Place hand in front of patient's shoulder as appropriate
5. Bend your knees and keep your back in a natural position
2. Ask them to lean forward and shuffle to the front of the chair
3. Feet apart, one slightly in front
4. Place hand in front of patient's shoulder as appropriate
5. Bend your knees and keep your back in a natural position
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what is the sit to stand technique (2)
6. Ask the patient to push up on the arms of the chair
7. With your other hand reach across towards the patient's far hip
8. On an agreed signal, help the patient to stand, using a rocking motion
9. As the patient stands, step forward beside them
10 . Whe
7. With your other hand reach across towards the patient's far hip
8. On an agreed signal, help the patient to stand, using a rocking motion
9. As the patient stands, step forward beside them
10 . Whe
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what is the hoist transfer from wheelchair to bed technique (1)
1. Sit the patient forward in chair and slide the sling down to the base of their back
2. Kneel and lift the patient's foot, slide the sling under the patient's leg and bring straps up between their legs
3. Repeat with the other leg
4. Bring in the hoist
2. Kneel and lift the patient's foot, slide the sling under the patient's leg and bring straps up between their legs
3. Repeat with the other leg
4. Bring in the hoist
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what is the hoist transfer from wheelchair to bed technique (2)
6. Communicate with the patient throughout the whole procedure
7. Raise the patient off the wheelchair
8. One heathcare professional to stay close to the patient offering reassurances and to stop them swinging around
9. Other healthcare professional to ma
7. Raise the patient off the wheelchair
8. One heathcare professional to stay close to the patient offering reassurances and to stop them swinging around
9. Other healthcare professional to ma
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what is the assisting patient to walk technique
1. Stand at patient's weaker side
2. Take hold of patient's hand using palm-to-palm hold
3. With other hand reach across towards patient's far hip
4. When walking stay close to patient's side and slightly behind them
5. This can also be carried out with a
2. Take hold of patient's hand using palm-to-palm hold
3. With other hand reach across towards patient's far hip
4. When walking stay close to patient's side and slightly behind them
5. This can also be carried out with a
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what lifts are considered dangerous
the drag lift - damage to spine, shoulders wrists
the orthodox lift
the through arm lift
the hammock lift
the Australian lift
the bear hug
the orthodox lift
the through arm lift
the hammock lift
the Australian lift
the bear hug
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how to carry out a controlled descent
Take a relaxed hold of the patient around the trunk area.
Move behind the patient, taking one or two steps backwards to maintain stability and a stable foot position.
Allow the patient to slide down the staff-member's body to the floor, whilst maintainin
Move behind the patient, taking one or two steps backwards to maintain stability and a stable foot position.
Allow the patient to slide down the staff-member's body to the floor, whilst maintainin
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Fallen patient: recording the incident
accident forms
care regulator
next of kin
risk assessment and care plan
investigation
care regulator
next of kin
risk assessment and care plan
investigation
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what are the two main types of hoists
Full body hoist
Stand aid hoist
Stand aid hoist
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What does MSDs refer to?
Musculoskeletal disorders
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What are ‘slipped discs' also known as?
Prolapsed discs
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What are the three main functions of the spine?
support of the upper body
protection of the spinal cord
movement
protection of the spinal cord
movement
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How many bones make up the main structure of the spine and give it its strength?
33
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A compression of forces occurs during moving and handling activities, that can cause damage to the invertebral discs. What are some of the names of these forces?
compression
shear
torsion
shear
torsion
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
steps of manual handling
Back
avoid - avoiding hazardous manual handling
assess - make a sufficient assessment of hazard
reduce - reduce risk through things like training
review - risk assessment should be reviewed on regular basis
assess - make a sufficient assessment of hazard
reduce - reduce risk through things like training
review - risk assessment should be reviewed on regular basis
Card 3
Front
creating a risk assessment for manual handling
Back
Card 4
Front
what steps are part of a dynamic risk assessment
Back
Card 5
Front
what factors should be part of a risk assessment
Back
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