Understanding and Enabling Assisting and Moving Individuals

Learning outcomes

1 Understand the key concepts of manual handling in relation to assisting and moving individuals

1.1 Define the term manual handling

1.2 Describe the following terms in relation to moving and assisting individuals:

Risk

Hazards

Risk assessment

Care plan

Ergonomic approach

1.3 Describe how current legislation relates to assisting and moving individuals

1.4 Identify agreed ways of working that relate to assisting and moving individuals

2 Understand the impact of assisting and moving for workers and individuals

2.1 Describe the basic anatomy of the human body affected by assisting and moving

2.2 Describe a range of aids and equipment that is available for assisting and moving individuals

2.3 Describe the potential injuries to the worker which may arise by failing to follow approved assisting and moving techniques

2.4 Describe the potential injuries to the individual which may arise by failing to follow approved assisting and moving techniques

2.5 Describe the potential legal consequences of injuries to the individual

3 Understand the role of workers and others in relation to assisting and moving

3.1 Describe responsibilities of worker's own role in relation to assisting and moving individuals

3.2 Identify limitations of worker's own role in relation to assisting and moving individuals

3.3 Describe the role of others in relation to assisting and moving

3.4 Describe when advice and/or assistance should be sought to assist or move an individual safely

4 Be able to prepare an environment before assisting and moving an individual

4.1 Describe why necessary preparatory checks are completed including:

The individual’s care plan

Moving and handling risk assessment

Legal requirements for the safety of equipment

4.2 Demonstrate that standard precautions for infection prevention and control are applied to:

The worker

The individual

Equipment

4.3 Identify any immediate risks to the individual and how these should be assessed both formally (documented) and informally (on the spot)

4.4 Describe the use of written risk assessment tools in relation to identified risks

4.5 Describe the steps that should be taken to ensure the environment supports an individual’s dignity during assisting and moving activities

4.6 Describe the additional risk factors that need to be considered when working with one or more colleagues to provide mobility assistance

4.7 Demonstrate how to prepare the immediate environment, ensuring:

Adequate space for the move in agreement with all concerned

That potential hazards are removed

That any equipment has been checked as safe to use

5 Be able to support the individual to prepare before assisting and moving

5.1 Communicate to ensure that, where applicable, the individual:

Can provide valid consent where appropriate

Can participate in the procedure

Can communicate how much they wish to do for themselves

Can agree the level of support required

Understands why and how an action/activity is being undertaken

5.2 Describe what actions should be taken when the individual’s wishes conflict with their plan of care in relation to health and safety and their risk assessment

5.3 Describe where to seek advice and assistance if the individual’s wishes conflict with their care plan

6 Be able to assist and move an individual in accordance with the individual’s risk assessment and care plan

6.1 Demonstrate that the care plan is followed in a way that is satisfactory to the individual

6.2 Communicate with the individual throughout, in order to provide support and reassurance

6.3 Communicate with the individual to ensure that assisting and moving techniques are not causing any undue pain or discomfort

6.4 Demonstrate the appropriate use of equipment in order to maintain the individual in the appropriate position

6.5 Observe the individual throughout the activity so that movement can be stopped if there is an adverse reaction

6.6 Communicate with any co-workers throughout the manoeuvre where appropriate

6.7 Identify when to seek advice or assistance in order to prevent harm or danger to the individual or self

7 Be able to report and record changes that may affect the individual’s care and support plan for assisting and moving

7.1 Describe what changes may occur in relation to:

The individual

Environment

Equipment and how this may impact on the care and support plan of an individual

7.2 Describe how changes should be reported and recorded