consist of wheelchairs‚ hoists‚ electrical equipment or even a bed. If something were to happen; for example‚ a carer not using a hoist correctly‚ then the service user could be at risk of developing bruises and minor or major cuts‚ in some extensive cases the patient could even end up being crushed by the hoist. Sometimes‚ it will not always be the carers fault‚ the hoist could be used without a carer knowing it is broken. The possible causes of a service user being hurt by a hoist could be because of
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the Doris incident Curtis and Edgar are searching the tail section for something. The audience doesn’t know what it is yet‚ but now that Curtis is the hero finding this thing is the number one priority. Curtis has this cute interaction with Timmy after he realized that Timmy is the one who has the thing Curtis is looking for. This act tells the audience that Curtis is a relatable caring hero who wants to do what best for the whole group‚ bolstering his hero status. The thing Curtis and friends were
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and discomfort.For Individual’s suffering from fractures‚ the movement should be gentle and careful‚ and correct procedures must be followed‚ so as to reduce any further complications to the fracture. Should the individual be bed-bound‚ the correct hoist and sling must be used. When staff follow appropriate moving and handling techniques‚ it will reduces the risks of back injury‚ pain and discomfort to both service user and staff themselves. 2.1 Describe how current legislation and agreed ways of
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Unit 5 Understand the national and local context of safeguarding and protection from abuse. National policies: Disclosure and Barring service Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) No Secrets (England) In Safe Hands (Wales) 2000 Human Rights Act 1998 Care Quality Commission (CQC) Local Systems: Safeguarding Adults boards- North Wales Area (Current Chair-Chris Pearson) These bring together a number of different local agencies‚ police‚ MIND‚ advocacy groups‚ social workers‚ G.Ps. The Police-
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Summery of Manual Handling Policy I have chosen to summarise a manual handling policy from my workplace. I decided this as whilst at work I use manual handling constantly throughout the day. Many of our service users need hoists‚ handling belts and other equipment to assist with their mobility‚ so this policy is very relevant to be sure I carry out my duties in a safe manner. Manual handling can involve many different tasks‚ including using moving and handling equipment where a service user
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Question 1 A) Radial cam with a knife edge follower In the radial cams‚ the working surface of the cam is designed such that follower moves in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the cam performing a reciprocating motion. The knife-edge followers are simple in construction. The contacting end of the follower with the cam has a sharp knife edged hence it is called so. The motion between the cam and follower is sliding. It is not used in practice because small area of contact surface results
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of life’s struggles dealing with faith‚ love‚ and humor. Three generations living under one house roof. The family has six people living in the house which includes three adults‚ one teen who attends college‚ and two kids. The lead of the family is Curtis Payne and his wife Ella Payne. They have a son who attends college name Calvin Payne. The television show is about C.J. and his family moving into the house with his aunt and uncle. His aunt and uncle have very different ideas about raising kids.
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Move and Position Individuals in Accordance with their Plan of Care 1. In the human body‚ muscles are attached to the bones‚ which when contracted‚ pull and move the bones at particular joints in the direction in which they are designed to move. In the elderly‚ the muscles are not used as regularly and this can make movements slower and more difficult. When putting a sling on a resident in preparation for hoisting‚ it is important to remember that joints have limited movement and trying to
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Dreamettes sing "Move (You’re Steppin’ on My Heart)"‚ a song written by Effie’s brother‚ C.C.‚ who accompanies them to the talent show. Unfortunately‚ they lose the talent show‚ but backstage‚ the girls and C.C. meet Curtis Taylor‚ Jr.‚ a used-car salesman who becomes the Dreamettes’ manager. Curtis convinces James "Thunder" Early‚ a popular R&B star‚ and his manager‚
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renewed on a yearly basis this helps us to make sure that we move and position residents correctly also it allows us to be informed of any new regulations that may be coming into affect and also refreshes us on how to use the equipment correctly ie hoist‚manga‚rotunda etc. 2.2 Describe what health and safety factors need to be taken into account when moving and positioning individuals and any equipment used to do this. There are a number of health and safety factors that we need to consider before
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