AIDET Body Mechanics Hand Hygiene AIDET Acknowledge Introduce

AIDET Body Mechanics Hand Hygiene

AIDET Acknowledge Introduce Duration Explain Thank AIDET is an acronym that will help us use the five fundamentals of excellent communications when interacting with our patients and customers. It is a useful guide to communicating with patients and their families in a way that helps them manage their own nervousness and anxiety, which in turn helps them accept their treatment plans. Ultimately, AIDET will lead to improved clinical outcomes and the best healthcare experience for our patients.

AIDET stands for:

Example of AIDET “Good Morning, Mrs. Smith. My name is ____. I am a nursing student and will be caring for you this morning from 7: 00 to ______. I am in my second semester of nursing school. I have been educated to provide personal care and to administer medications. My goal is for you to be very satisfied with you care…. ”

Concept: Personal Safety Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries Ch. 47 pg 1145

Body Mechanics Body mechanics refers to the way we move our body. Using good body mechanics at work can prevent many of the cause of back pain and injury.

Back Injury The most common back injury is strain on the lumbar muscle group, which includes the muscles around the lumbar vertebrae.

Causes of Back Injuries Increase force/stress Repetitive Motion/twisting Forward bending Poor or improper lifting techniques Poor posture Poor job design Deconditioned/poor physical fitness

Causes of Back Injuries Forward bending can over-stretch the low back muscles to the point where they can lose strength to protect the spine from injury. Poor posture means that the spine’s normal curves are exaggerated or decreased creating stresses and strains in the tissues.

Causes of Back Injuries Poor or improper lifting techniques Repetitive Motion/twisting

Causes of Back Injuries Poor job design Increased force/stress

Deconditioned/Poor Physical Fitness Obesity creates extra work for the spine Leads to excess fatigue and wear/tear in the body Nicotine damages connective tissue decreasing circulation and oxygen in the blood which affects muscle strength.

Prevent Back Injury Know your individual capabilities for activities When you cannot safely complete a task, assess the number of people you will need to help you

Handwashing

Hand washing

Clean Gloving

Applying Clean Gloves

Removing Clean Gloves

Removing Clean Gloves