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    Moving and AssistingMoving and Handling Most of the reported accidents are reported under RIDDOR- which is Reporting of Injuries‚ Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations. Accidents that cause injuries to backs‚ including hands‚ arms and feet. These accidents can occur wherever people work‚ in residential establishments‚ day centres‚ in peoples own homes‚ on farms‚ building sites‚ hospitals‚ shops and while making deliveries. The major cause of injuries is poor manual handling of goods. They

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    If a person cannot move themselves independently they should be assisted to move‚ but not lifted. When moving and positioning individuals there might be stress on the spine from: ▶ twisting ▶ stooping ▶ Repetitive movement ▶ handling an unpredictable individual ▶ transferring an individual over a long distance. Different muscles work in coordination on the spine when moving and handling activities are being carried out. In health and social care settings‚ practitioners often lean forward to

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    to the importance of correct moving and positioning of individuals The anatomy which is the physical structure of the body and the physiology which is the normal functions of the body help us to move our limbs.   Muscles work like leavers and this allow the bones at a joint to work like hinges. When moving someone it is important to remember that the muscles can only move the joint as far as the bone will allow them.  When moving an individual you must take into account if they have any conditions

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    Unit 4222 - 232 Moving and Positioning Individuals in Accordance with their Care Outcome 1 1)When you are required to assist people to move or help to reposition people it is important to understand the related anatomy and physiology‚ anatomy being the physical structure of the body and physiology the normal functions of the body. When a muscle contracts it pulls the bones at a joint in the direction that it is designed to move‚ when supporting moving and positioning activities it is important

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    importance of correct moving and positioning of individuals. The anatomy which is the physical structure of the body and the physiology which is the normal functions of the body help us to move our limbs.   Muscles work like leavers and this allow the bones at a joint to work like hinges. When moving someone it is important to remember that the muscles can only move the joint as far as the bone will allow them.   When moving an individual you must take into account if they have any conditions

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    Safety/Fall Prevention Who needs to be concerned about safety? Safety strategies to protect your bones are important for individuals of all ages. It is imperative for everyone to protect their bones and overall health by wearing seatbelts in any moving vehicle and by using appropriate protective equipment when participating in sports. If you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis‚ you may be more likely to break a bone as a result of a fall. In fact‚ most broken bones happen as a result of a fall

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    aid which a risk assessment has been put into place for‚ so Mrs M was able to be transferred. As Mrs M would need a stand aid to help with all transfers myself and another career would have to carry out the task together due to two acts‚ the moving and handling act 1992 and also the Health And Safety At Work Act 1974. The Health and Safety at work Act was put into place to protect myself and the resident from hurting ourselves. I then notified the nurse in charge that myself and another carer where

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    Arega Arutiunian NVQ level 2 - Moving and Handling . How to Transfer a Weak Patient from Bed to Chair/Wheelchair . Lying in bed for a long period of time is generally depressing and boring for most patients. Being transferred on a chair enables the patient to execute some slight movements that is beneficial in improving circulation. As for being transferred on a wheelchair‚ it serves as a way to transport a weak patient on hospital areas ‚ to the bathroom or in the lounge room . First

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    Unit 55 undertake agreed pressure area care 1‚1 - describe the anatomy and physiology of the skin in relation to skin breakdown and the development of pressure sores. The skin is composed of 3 layers. The skin which appears to be so thin is still itself divided into epidermis‚ dermis and subcutaneous layer or hypodermis. each layer has its own function and own importance in maintaining the integrity of skin and thereby the whole body structure. He is each part in detail. 1 - epidermis is the

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    During a morning shift I was asked to go in to the lounge which is our high dependency dementia area. There were two members of staff in there however they needed assistance as Mr A was showing signs of challenging behaviour by shouting at staff members and other residents as well as showing physical behaviour. When I went in to the lounge I Spoke to Mr A to ask how he was‚ however he raised his voice and was very frustrated and upset with how loud the lounge was as he didn’t know why anyone was

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