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Moving and Handling NHSGGC, Moving and Handling Team NHS GGC, Acute Service Statutory and

Moving and Handling NHSGGC, Moving and Handling Team NHS GGC, Acute Service Statutory and Mandatory Training Program, 2016 (V 4)

Moving & Handling in NHSGGC Overview • Meet the team • Moving & Handling

Moving & Handling in NHSGGC Overview • Meet the team • Moving & Handling Education • Competency & self assessments

The Moving and Handling Team Head of Health & Safety Kenneth Fleming Moving and

The Moving and Handling Team Head of Health & Safety Kenneth Fleming Moving and Handling Service Lead Cameron Raeburn Moving & Handling Lead Practitioner (Acute North) Val Cuthill – 0141 211 4809 (24809) Moving & Handling Practitioners (North) North Selina Rodgers Mandy Reekie 0141 211 4809 (24809) Melanie Grier Alasdair Crook Ciara Aitken Moving and Handling Lead Practitioner (Acute South) Jillian Mc. Donald - 0141 201 0455 (80455) Moving & Handling Practitioners (South) South Christine Hepburn Tom O’Connor 0141 201 0533 (80533) Maureen Nugent Tom O’

Moving & Handling Education • Training – Induction, skills updates and coaching • E-Learning

Moving & Handling Education • Training – Induction, skills updates and coaching • E-Learning – Load and people handling modules – Aimed at new starts in jobs with lower MH risks • HR Connect / Staff. Net – Guidance on MH handling, user guides & safety briefings – Bariatric guidance & equipment – Order details for slings and sliding sheets

Moving & Handling Assessments • Competency assessments – For staff in jobs with higher

Moving & Handling Assessments • Competency assessments – For staff in jobs with higher MH risk – To allow support to be provided where its needed most • Self Assessments – For all staff – Can be used as part of PDP/KSF review • Information on HR Connect

Today – MH Learning Outcomes At the end of this session, delegates will be

Today – MH Learning Outcomes At the end of this session, delegates will be able to : Ø Demonstrate an understanding of legislation relating to manual handling Ø Understand the risks associated with manual handling activities Ø Describe the differences between efficient and inefficient movement patterns Ø Describe a pattern of efficient personal movement Ø Identify efficient and inefficient movement patterns as they are applied to manual handling tasks

Overview • Legislation • Movement • Handling scenarios

Overview • Legislation • Movement • Handling scenarios

What is Moving & Handling? The Manual Handling Operations Regulations(1992) define it as: “any

What is Moving & Handling? The Manual Handling Operations Regulations(1992) define it as: “any transporting or supporting of a load (includes the lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving thereof ) by hand or by bodily force”. In other words: • Lifting up a load or putting it down • Holding or supporting a load • Pushing or pulling a load • Carrying a load

Legal Duties Employers Employees • Avoid • Follow system of work • Assess &

Legal Duties Employers Employees • Avoid • Follow system of work • Assess & plan • Reduce • Use equipment / training • Review • Report any problems

Risk Assessment Considerations Framework – TILEO T ask - does it need to be

Risk Assessment Considerations Framework – TILEO T ask - does it need to be done, do you need equipment to help? - is the task repetitive or sustained? - How far do you have to go, does everyone know what to do? I ndividual - how familiar are you with the equipment / task? - are you fit for the task? L oad - how heavy / stable / awkward is the load, do you need help? E nvironment - is there enough room, what is the lighting / flooring like? - is the weather a factor? O ther - do I have the right clothing? - are there any psychological factors to consider?

Overview • Legislation • Movement • Handling scenarios

Overview • Legislation • Movement • Handling scenarios

Inefficient vs. efficient movement

Inefficient vs. efficient movement

Efficient Movement Pattern Ø Get close Ø Get in on an angle Ø Relax

Efficient Movement Pattern Ø Get close Ø Get in on an angle Ø Relax your knees Ø Off set your feet Ø Elevate, relax and allow movement of your spine Ø Take an indirect hold Ø Lead with the head

Overview • Legislation • Movement • Handling scenario 1

Overview • Legislation • Movement • Handling scenario 1

Identify the problems

Identify the problems

Over stretching Tension Top Heavy Locked Knees

Over stretching Tension Top Heavy Locked Knees

Solutions Raise bed height Get Help Up right Keep Close Soft Knees

Solutions Raise bed height Get Help Up right Keep Close Soft Knees

Overview • Legislation • Movement • Handling scenario 2

Overview • Legislation • Movement • Handling scenario 2

Identify the problems

Identify the problems

Top Heavy Increased Tension Spine Rotated Locked Knees Unbalanced, weight all on heels

Top Heavy Increased Tension Spine Rotated Locked Knees Unbalanced, weight all on heels

Solutions Raise Height Change Angle Weight even over both feet

Solutions Raise Height Change Angle Weight even over both feet

Overview • Legislation • Movement • Handling scenario 3

Overview • Legislation • Movement • Handling scenario 3

Identify the problems

Identify the problems

Excessive effort causing tension Lifting Patient Weight Spine Rotated Sliding sheets do not go

Excessive effort causing tension Lifting Patient Weight Spine Rotated Sliding sheets do not go under patient’s heels causing shearing force.

Solution Less effort through arms Sliding rather than lifting patient weight Angle of approach

Solution Less effort through arms Sliding rather than lifting patient weight Angle of approach to eliminate torsion of spine Increase height of bed Sliding sheets now under patient’s heels reducing shearing forces

Overview • Legislation • Movement • Handling scenario 4

Overview • Legislation • Movement • Handling scenario 4

Identify the problems

Identify the problems

Boxes unsteady Top Heavy posture Excessive effort through arms to push Far away from

Boxes unsteady Top Heavy posture Excessive effort through arms to push Far away from load Cage overfilled Cannot see route ahead

Solution Can see route ahead Reduce weight of cage Closer to load Boxes more

Solution Can see route ahead Reduce weight of cage Closer to load Boxes more stable

Overview • Legislation • Movement • Handling scenario 5

Overview • Legislation • Movement • Handling scenario 5

Identify the problems

Identify the problems

Monitor too high Tension Stretching to keyboard Clutter Rotated Obstruction No support Feet not

Monitor too high Tension Stretching to keyboard Clutter Rotated Obstruction No support Feet not stable

Monitor lowered Tension reduced Back supported Keyboard closer Rotation eliminated Obstruction removed Feet supported

Monitor lowered Tension reduced Back supported Keyboard closer Rotation eliminated Obstruction removed Feet supported

Today – MH Learning Outcomes At the end of this session, delegates will be

Today – MH Learning Outcomes At the end of this session, delegates will be able to : Ø Demonstrate an understanding of legislation relating to manual handling Ø Understand the risks associated with manual handling activities Ø Describe the differences between efficient and inefficient movement patterns Ø Describe a pattern of efficient personal movement Ø Identify efficient and inefficient movement patterns as they are applied to manual handling tasks

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Associated KSF Dimensions C 2 – Personal & people development C 3 – Health,

Associated KSF Dimensions C 2 – Personal & people development C 3 – Health, safety and security C 4 – Service improvement C 5 - Quality C 6 – Equality & diversity HWB 1 – Promotion of health & wellbeing…. HWB 2 – Assessment of care…. HWB 3 – Protection of health and wellbeing