move and handling
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1.1 When moving and positioning individuals, it is important to ensre the individual is not moved more than their body is capable of, as muscles can only move bones at the joint as far as the joint allows. It is also important to move and handle correctly to ensure nerve fibres are not damaged as they are delicate, but also important as they send impulses in the body which enable muscles to relax and contract.
1.2 As people with arthritis often have stiff, painful joints, and limited movement of joints, it is important to not move the joints beyond their limits, and be careful when moving and positioning the individual to prevent pain and discomfort.
People with Parkinson's disease can have rigid limbs that affect normal moving, so it is important to not force movement in the affected limb as it can cause pain and damage to the joint. As individuals with Parkinson's also have slower reactions, they will need more time to move and shouldn't be rushed. Carers should also be aware of non-verbal signs of pain and discomfort as the person may not be able to communicate their pain verbally.
2.1 the health and saftey at work act affects working practices of moving and handling because it sets out agreed ways of working and approved manual handling techniques and lifts. It states that the employee has a duty of care to look after their own and others safety at work , saftey factors need to be considered when using equipment such as hoist or stand aid and when providing personal care to where gloves and aprons should be worn.
2.2 we would need to check care plan to see check the individuals needs and to ensure we have enough staff to carry out the task, to also see what equpiment and check its all in working order so we may need to move the individual safetly, is the area were in clear so we have enough space to carry out the task
3.4 it is important to always check to identify risks straight away and try to correct it weather it is the wires are
1.1 When moving and positioning individuals, it is important to ensre the individual is not moved more than their body is capable of, as muscles can only move bones at the joint as far as the joint allows. It is also important to move and handle correctly to ensure nerve fibres are not damaged as they are delicate, but also important as they send impulses in the body which enable muscles to relax and contract.
1.2 As people with arthritis often have stiff, painful joints, and limited movement of joints, it is important to not move the joints beyond their limits, and be careful when moving and positioning the individual to prevent pain and discomfort.
People with Parkinson's disease can have rigid limbs that affect normal moving, so it is important to not force movement in the affected limb as it can cause pain and damage to the joint. As individuals with Parkinson's also have slower reactions, they will need more time to move and shouldn't be rushed. Carers should also be aware of non-verbal signs of pain and discomfort as the person may not be able to communicate their pain verbally.
2.1 the health and saftey at work act affects working practices of moving and handling because it sets out agreed ways of working and approved manual handling techniques and lifts. It states that the employee has a duty of care to look after their own and others safety at work , saftey factors need to be considered when using equipment such as hoist or stand aid and when providing personal care to where gloves and aprons should be worn.
2.2 we would need to check care plan to see check the individuals needs and to ensure we have enough staff to carry out the task, to also see what equpiment and check its all in working order so we may need to move the individual safetly, is the area were in clear so we have enough space to carry out the task
3.4 it is important to always check to identify risks straight away and try to correct it weather it is the wires are