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Post by Admin on Feb 27, 2014 0:50:23 GMT
Another care worker asks you to help lift a patient up the bed who is unable to assist without using the appropriate manual handling aid. What would be the potential physical and professional consequences of this action?
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Post by Melissa Puncher on May 5, 2014 1:55:50 GMT
2 caregivers would use the SMART sheet slide as patient is unable to assist in moving
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Post by Melissa Puncher on May 5, 2014 1:57:00 GMT
2 caregivers would use the SMART sheet slide as patient is unable to assist in moving
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Post by Lindy Taylor on May 5, 2014 2:05:36 GMT
Possible consequences would be the patient could be dropped compounding current issues. Back injuries possible for staff if correct procedure is not followed
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Post by Mandy Wilson on May 5, 2014 5:14:49 GMT
Use of the proper manual handling aid would prevent a potential injury to caregivers and patient with the risk of injury eliminated.
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Post by Renee Wilesmith on May 5, 2014 5:41:27 GMT
The patient could be hurt and you could also receive an injury because the correct manual handling aid was not used. That could also mean you may not be able to do your job with an injury.
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Post by Kathleen Nicke on May 6, 2014 6:51:39 GMT
you could possible hurt the patience and yourself
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Post by Nicole Beattie on May 6, 2014 9:19:04 GMT
Possible injury to your patient, sprains and strains to you and your co-worker. Not following the appropriate procedures could lead to an injury where you may not be able to perform your duties.
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Post by Lynelle Jenkinson on May 10, 2014 11:30:54 GMT
Excellant answers so far guys. Great to see participation in the forum starting discussion. Mel you offer a great strategy to move the patient safely instead of violating manual handling policies. What could a be a potential consequence for the staff if they do not use the correct techniques?
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