Manual Handling Practice
In this podcast we explore what information is important to include within manual handling risk assessments and handling plans. We will discuss how to record the information to ensure this provides the detail required. We will also look at what the guidance suggests and consider what alterations we may need to make in certain practice situations.
Manual Handling Matters - Risk Assessments and Handling Plans
ISTUMBLE is a falls assessment tool for care homes originally created by the West Midlands Ambulance Service
Prosper Toolkit
Pressure Ulcer- Driver Diagram
Pressure Ulcer Category guidance
LOVE GREAT SKIN Nutrition Factguide
LOVE GREAT SKIN - Skin Inspection Sheet
LOVE GREAT SKIN - keep moving factguide
LOVE GREAT SKIN - Skin improve factguide
Are your Patients Feeling The Pressure
Prosper Compact Mirror & Blanching Keyring guidance
REACT to Red: Pressure Ulcer Prevention for Care Homes
Useful Links:
Safeguarding Adults Protocol - Pressure Ulcers and the interface with a safeguarding enquiry - Updated 23rd July 2024
This document helps practitioners and managers across health and care organisations to provide caring and quick responses to people at risk of developing pressure ulcers.
It also offers a process for the clinical management of harm removal and reduction where ulcers occur, considering if an adult safeguarding response is necessary
This includes a decision guide body map and concern proforma
The winning entries from the Prosper Champion Study Days Hydration Poster competition.
Howard Lodge - Their DRINK poster is informative with information on how to increase nutrition and hydration
Honey Lane - A simple yet striking Traffic Light poster for Nutrition and Hydration
The Oaks, Lexden - An eye-catching reminder to Eat right & Stay Hydrated to Feel Healthy poster a great reminder for both staff and residents!
Lime Court - A great reminder on boosting hydration throughout the morning with their Litre Before Lunch poster
This is a pre recorded training session by Caroline Robinson, Senior Occupational Therapist in the Provider Quality Team.
The session aims to increase understanding of Fatigue caused by viral infection or chronic conditions, enabling care staff to better support someone who is experiencing fatigue.
Long COVID Fatigue can be watched anytime via this link
Good Hydration Videos
Good hydration! - The urinary system - Part One
Good hydration! -Spotting the signs of dehydration - Part Two
Good Hydration! - Improving Hydration - Part Three
Good hydration! - Medicines, kidneys and urine - Part Four
Good hydration! - Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) - Part Five
Good hydration! - Improving hydration through structured drinks rounds - Part Six