AIMS
To be able to manoeuvre bariatric people safely
LESSONS AND TOPICS
By the end of this course, you will:
- Be aware of the considerations to make when supporting bariatric people
- Understand ways you may need to adapt your care planning to support bariatric people
- Understand how bariatric people may need support when moving
- Be aware of the legislation underpinning bariatric safer people handling
- Recognise your responsibilities regarding the care of bariatric people
- Know how BMI is calculated
- Know of non-mechanical ways to support the mobility of bariatric people
- Recognise the importance of bariatric specific furniture
- Know how to organise a room to support the mobility of a bariatric person
- Be aware of the equipment used to help manoeuvre bariatric people
- Demonstrate your ability through the Safer People Handling practical tasks
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Bariatric Care
- Who is Bariatric?
- Considerations to make
- Body Types
- Bariatric Medical Conditions
- Being Bariatric
- Maintaining Dignity
Bariatric Safer People Handling
- Why do People Need Assistance with Moving?
- Care Plans
- Planning for Bariatric Residents
- Communication
- Toilets
BMI
- What is BMI?
- The BMI Graph
- The BMI Calculation
Falling Person
- Recognise the signs
- Dealing with a falling person
- First response
- Helping back to a chair
Practical Assessment Hoisting
- Check hoist for fault
- Check service date
- Reassure patient
- Good communication
- Check brakes
- Correct width of legs
- Use correct sling
- Apply sling
- Height of lift
- Hoist rescue
- Transfer to bed and chair
- Removing slings
- Clean and correct storage
Low Assisted Techniques
- Assisted Walking
- Sitting to Standing
Manual Aids
- Types of Manual Aids
- Procedure for Hoists
Bed Turns and Slide Sheets
- Reasons for Bed Turns
- Bed Height
- Turning
- Applying a Slide Sheet
Moving and Handling
- Moving in chair
- Hand holding
- Handling belt
- Sitting to standing
- Sitting to sitting through standing
- Lying to sitting
- Moving on bed
- Sliding board
- Rolling and turning
- Lower falling person
- Chair to floor
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