guidelines in developing a safe patient handling lift document tool speaker: robert guest mspt,...
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Guidelines in Developing a Safe Patient Handling Lift Document
Tool
Speaker:
Robert Guest MSPT, Cert. MDT
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Types of Transfers
• Lateral transfers
• Bed
• Chair
• Commode/toilet
• Car
• Floor
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Repositioning Tasks
• Bed
• Chair
• Gurney
• Diagnostic tables
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Components for safe transfers & repositioning tasks
• Medical, mental & functional status of the patient
• Environment
• Staff
• Equipment
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Patient
• Medical status – history received from the patient, family & other facilities
• Mental status – cooperative, follow directions
• Functional status- strength, balance, coordination & stamina
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Environment
• Room design
• Medical equipment
• Furniture
• Illumination
• Climate/temperature
• Traffic/activity
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Imaging Department
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Staff
• Medical education
• Competency
• Compliancy
• Teamwork
• Communication
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Equipment
• Bed
• Ceiling lift
• Total mechanical lift
• Sit to stand lift
• Transfer belt
• Non-Friction device/Air assistive device
• Assistive devices (cane etc.)
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SPH equipment reduces over exertion for the healthcare staff
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Criteria for each piece of safe patient handling equipment
Contraindications vs. Indications
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Who is responsible for determining the lift type/equipment utilized for safe patient handling and movement
(SPHM) ?
(Three W)
Who When Where
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Licensed Professional
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Decision Tree
• Ceiling lift/Total mechanical lift
• Sit to stand lift
• Transfer/gait belt
• Non-Friction device/Air assistive device
• Independent
** going up the tree the patient requires more assistance**
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Case Study 1
A male 50 years old involved in MVA enters the emergency
department to R/O a right leg fracture. Determine the SPHM for
this individual using the lift document tool.
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Case Study 2
A 30 year old male S/P right TKR day two has an order to get OOB.
Determine the SPHM for the patient.
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Case Study 3
A 70 year old female has fallen in the hallway while existing her husband’s hospital room. Determine the SPHM
for this individual.
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Questions
