Moving and handling
Moving and handling
but also fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement and innovation .
By design , the health and care system is composed of multiple organisations , care settings and services . As the person journeys the health and care system they are essentially cared for only within the scope of each individual team or service .
If culture , policy , training , level of knowledge and skills , range of devices etc , differ across services , this rollercoaster journey will be met with inequity , dissatisfaction and likely missed opportunities for reablement , enablement and independence .
To achieve long-term success , we have embedded the approach into policies , procedures , and pathways . We have developed pathways between services , particularly from hospital to community to support the transition of care .
Facilitating a smooth transition on discharge , ensures the person receives the right assessment at the right time .
As part of our comprehensive approach to supporting moving and handling practices , our service offer extends beyond council-run initiatives and includes independent care providers and in-reach into our local hospitals .
Our strategy ensures that best practices are adopted across the entire social care sector , creating a consistent approach to moving and handling management and practice .
We prioritise our training offer to managers , supervisors , assessors , and key trainers . By targeting these leaders , we ensure that knowledge
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After initial training , we offer continuous support through online resources , and consultation services to reinforce learning and address any emerging challenges .
Our commitment to extending training and risk assessment services to all care provider services is a critical aspect of our mission to improve moving and handling practices . This combination of formal training and workplace assessment , ensures that knowledge and skills are translated into real world practice .
Through practical demonstrations and ongoing support , we help organisations to implement effective risk assessment strategies , enhancing safety and efficiency .
The secret to our success is having a specialist moving and handling ergonomics team that offers a holistic moving and handling service . All aspects of our moving and handling system – assessment , training , advice and policy – is led by our team . This ensures consistency and , importantly , the potential that moving and handling has to offer is realised .
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Words SARAH THORNTON , Moving and Handling Ergonomics Team Manager , Ergonomist , Kirklees Council
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